Camp Nursing Resources

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

association of camp nurses

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the association of camp nurses (acn) is a professional nursing organization working toward healthier camp communities by supporting the practice of camp nursing

developed the standards & scope of camp nursing practice 2017 -3rd edition

approved by acn membership in 2005, copies of this guide for nursing practice in the camp setting is a "must have" for all camp nurses

website lists reference info, workshops and conferences, books, job openings and quarterly newsletter: compasspoint

"the publication features articles related to camp nursing and camp health along with acn member information"

aca:american camping association, inc.

from accreditation, how to run a successful camp to educational resources and job postings, site has tons info.

staff training tool sheets

camp hot topics

health care staff resources

from camping magazine:

• Rethinking the Health Center: Assessing Your Health Center and Setting Goals 3/01
• essentials of homesickness prevention 5/06

• Coping with Homesickness: Preventative medicine and tried-and-true remedies

• What More Can We Do to Help Homesick Campers? Homesickness, Anxious Withdrawal, and Motivations to Avoid New Experiences

• privacy and health information: new regs, who "needs to know" at camp? 10/01
• risk analysis and evaluation 7/00
• camp safety basics
• Staff Training Activities to Promote Camp Health and Safety

the food allergy & anaphylaxis network

source of epipen® trainers, recipes for special diets, answers to frequently asked questions, information about anaphylaxis etc.

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan added 1/2019

[Salemer]

Hi! I've been a camp nurse for 3 years and this year I'm running the show. Can anyone out there give me some guidance on what to touch upon during counselor orientation before the campers get here? I have the obvious stuff (ticks, hygiene, hydration, washing hands, med admin, health center hours) but is there anything else I should touch upon?

Thanks in advance!

[TheSquire, DNP, APRN, NP]

Are you tasked with doing Bloodborne Pathogens training for your staff?

[vampiregirl, BSN, RN]

I can't say enough positive about the Association of Camp Nurses! I purchased a membership after accepting a position as volunteer nurse for a week this summer. The newsletters had lots of helpful info and back issues were available online. The forum wasn't super busy but I also gleaned some helpful tips and tricks.

The Scope and Standards of Camp Nursing was updated this year. This really helped me understand the role from a professional prospective. I also purchased a "Camp Nursing Basics" textbook from the ACN.

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

2019 Staff Training Issue of Camping Magazine

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Each year, the May/June issue of Camping Magazine is devoted to staff training — perfect ... for Staff Orientation! The 2019 issue has brand new staff training content from the experts created ... 2019 Staff Training Issue $1 per copy in multiples of 10.

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Concussions at Camp – Resources from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Research Institute

Concussion Care For Kids Program

When Concussions Occur at Summer Camp: A Guide for Summer Camp Staff

BrainSTEPS

Concussion Research from CHOP’s Center for Injury Research and Prevention

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Summer Camp for All: Serving the Need of Trans Campers

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Basics of Camp Nursing (2nd Ed) by Erceg and Pravda