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  1. Where is everyone ?!

    bergren replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    Save the dates for next year's NASN annual conference - don't forget preconference the day or 2 days before, and that Taste of Chicago is over the 4th of July - plan to stay. 2010 - Chicago (June...

  2. Where is everyone ?!

    bergren replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    A lot of us were at the National Association of School Nurses Conference last week weds - Sunday in Boston. It was a blast!!! Great information, great fun, good networking. Next year - Chicago at...

  3. given meds

    bergren replied to smartnurse1982's topic in School

    There are states where Halls / cough drops are specifically barred without an order. There are also school districts that require parent permission also. "the regular nurse does is give tylenol or...

  4. what experience is most helpful for school nursing

    bergren replied to ilovekids's topic in School

    Your experience is ideal. The ablility to conduct pediatric assessment and experience enough to be comfortable with the independence are needed. Camp nursing is a good prep, public health,...

  5. New 504 eligibility regulations-anyone overwhelmed?

    bergren replied to Maine17's topic in School

    Frequently asked questions about 504: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html As of January 1, 2009, with the exception of "ordinary eyeglasses and contact lenses," schools can no...

  6. Did I do something wrong?

    bergren replied to lilbiskit78's topic in School

    I would be concerned that the child's out of the ordinary quietness was an early sign of an developing asthma attack because I have seen it in other kids. They will tell you they are fine and...

  7. Stumped by an interview question....."Tell me about an "Ah-ha!" moment

    bergren replied to valeriecathleen's topic in School

    My aha moments: I had a student that everyone else on the team was convinced was neglected. Underweight, listless, inattentive. My gut told me right away something else was going on. I made a...

  8. Illinois School Nurses...I need your help!!!

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    I am catching up on my journals on this cloudy Saturday, and the April 2009 issue of the Journal of School Nursing has an article on dysfunctional elimination behaviors. Kistner, M. (2009)....

  9. National Certification for School Nurses

    bergren replied to CRITTERQUEEN's topic in School

    National Certification for School Nurses The May 31st due date for registering for the NBCSN national certification exam is fast approaching: http://www.nbcsn.com/ The national exam for school nurses...

  10. Illinois School Nurses...I need your help!!!

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    To be honest, if it gets to the point of a home visit, the approach is going to be individualized based on what you find. Much of the point of making the home visit is to get a better handle on the...

  11. Illinois School Nurses...I need your help!!!

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    Get someone (Walgreens, PTA, hospital auxillary?) to donate hygeine supllies and teach the whole class. Perhaps others can suggest soem hygeine lesson plans. But that is why a home visit helps (do...

  12. Breaking info from CDC

    bergren replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    The Department of HHS 3 pm briefing said that it is even more important that parents and the nurses in schools keep children who are ill out of the

  13. Illinois School Nurses...I need your help!!!

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    If you have no counselor or social worker in the entire district. I then would get the school pscychologist involved. Has she / he ever been consulted for this child? I have worked in districts...

  14. (tomorrow) School Nurse's Day !

    bergren replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    There were some great suggestions last year about holding your own celebration of school nursing, inviting everyone to stop in the health suite during the day for a healthy treat. Hand out...

  15. Illinois School Nurses...I need your help!!!

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    Have you phoned the physician? Done a home visit? Involved the social worker? Is he on a toileting schedule? Has be been evaluated for a delay? What steps have been taken

  16. Cali School nurse credential?

    bergren replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    I am sure you can get the information you need from the California School Nurse Organization: http://www.csno.org/ Many masters programs are now online or have many components

  17. presentation for sixth grade students

    bergren replied to sh9782's topic in School

    Go to the J & J website: http://www.discovernursing.com/ Free materials & Videos: http://www.discovernursing.com/free-materials-brochures Be sure to tell them that they need to take 4 of...

  18. Nasn?

    bergren replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    There is information on the home page re the swine flu:

  19. Teachers with Pink Eye?

    bergren replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    The American Academy of Pediatrics Red Book says any child old enough to wash hands and not touch eyes can stay in school if they feel well enough. So the same would apply to an

  20. Field Trip Dilema ! What should have been done ?

    bergren replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    Given these circumstances, I don't know what else you could have done - you were not there - could they have called you? I am curious why the teacher was not comfortable calling prinicpal or...

  21. Nasn?

    bergren replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    I WAS WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!! The early bird deadline for reduced NASN conference registration is TODAY. Must be postmarked or online today for $25 discount.

  22. Nasn?

    bergren replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    There are 3 conference scholarships being given away if you fill out a member survey. When I was in grad school, the Graduate Student Association had funding to go to conferences. I used it twice for...

  23. Nasn?

    bergren replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    Anyone going to NASN Conference in Boston this June? May 1 is the end of early bird registration. http://www.nasn.org Unfortunately the Red Sox not in town that week. 2010 conference is in...

  24. Frequent Daytime Urination Syndrome

    bergren replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

    Never have seen this. Did a bit of research and it is due to stress and tension. Are all of these kids in the same classroom? Same teacher? Same bus? I'd look for what is causing all of the...

  25. Just Curious....

    bergren replied to skoolnurse's topic in School

    FYI This document gives criteria for school health offices: http://www.healthyschoolscampaign.org/publications/hhpsg/ Be sure to check out their school nurse page too:...