Common Health Issues In a High School?

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Specializes in School Nursing, Home Health.

Hi all,

For you high school (and anybody really!) nurses out there, what are common topics/health issues you encounter. I'm a new nurse, and have some down time, so I want to study topics/situations that are fairly common so I can be prepared when they come up.

I have a few on my list already

1. Seizures, types of seizures ect

2. Asthma

3. Drug abuse

Any others?

Thanks everybody!

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Specializes in Med-surg, school nursing..

Diabetes

ADHD

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Specializes in School Nurse.

Stress

Anxiety

Depression

Bullying

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Specializes in kids.

Concussions

Eating disorders

orthopedic injuries r/t PE or athletics

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Self Harm

Suicidal ideation

STIs

pregnancy

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Self Harm

Suicidal ideation

STIs

pregnancy

Aww... You stole my thunder! :sniff:

Prepare for drama.

Dany

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Specializes in School Nurse, past Med Surge.

Just read up on everything.

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Specializes in School nurse.

Latest street drugs

Narcan rules in your state

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Asthma

ADHD

Depression/Anxiety

Concussion

Sexual health

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Rashes - you guys seem to get hit with them freq.

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Rashes - you guys seem to get hit with them freq.

Nooooot too often, unless the kids are hanging out in the woods behind the school. Then it is POISON IVY TIME!

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Headaches

Period cramps

Faking illness to go home

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