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I get them to state their name because I have seven schools and sadly don't get to know them very well. Even when I do know them, I like that double check system. It's just a good habit I want to keep of checking the written order, the pill bottle and then have the student confirm the name. I haven't thought about educating about not sharing meds, but I do have them look at the pill and ask them if it looks the same. Just kind of teaching them to be aware of what they take.
ERRNDeans
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Hi,
I have only been a school nurse for this year. My background is in ER. I wanted to pick some of your brains about a topic that I want to bring up to my 5th graders who take ADD/ADHD medications here in my office.
Do you make your students state their name every time before you give their med? I haven't since I only have 2 children on ADHD meds and know them well. I think I should have started this at the beginning of the year. I will next year for sure.
I also want to have a conversation with them about taking ONLY medication that is for them. (this isn't in the school setting, just a life-lesson) I just don't want it to sound "preachy." Prescription med abuse is a huge problem with pre-teens and teens right now (I also work in an ER and see this often). I am not their parent but I want to instill in them to never take anyone else's medication.
Has anyone done any education on this topic to this age group? 4th and 5th grade seems like a good age to have the conversation.