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  1. Health room log examples

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    "should I chart the actual complaint and treatment on an individual paper and put that into their chart? Does that include every c/o stomachache, headache and cut that comes in the office? " The...

  2. CNA working as the "school nurse"

    bergren replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    First, thank you for correcting everyone. Please continue to do so. In most states, not to correct them is to risk "impersonating" a registered nurse. Arizona has cited several school health...

  3. Health room log examples

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    If it is electronic, then there is no problem. " don't make the rules I just get paid to follow them." All "rules" become outdated and out of sync with best practices. My favorite aspect of school...

  4. Health room log examples

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    You can have a log that includes first name, last name, grade, parent contact ? teacher contact? home ? return to class - that is directory information perr both FERPA and HIPAA. Complaint and...

  5. Certification...What's the difference?

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    I would check the websites of those unversities for their programs. I used to teach in the UIC online program which is 10 graduate credits. I think it is excellent, but if you prefer face to face...

  6. Certification...What's the difference?

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    National certification is through the National Board for the Certification of School Nurses: http://www.nbcsn.org You must be bachelors prepared and pass a 250 question test. School Nurse experience...

  7. Seriously, does my office look like a wal-mart???

    bergren replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Even if your PTA is not well attended, do take advantage of the mini-grants they offer in many

  8. Seriously, does my office look like a wal-mart???

    bergren replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Water, food and clothing are health needs. If you don't have a school social worker, where do you send the child? Water is Cool in School website:...

  9. Seriously, does my office look like a wal-mart???

    bergren replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Many PTAs will provide the following for the health office to make sure the kids who need it. 5. needle / thread 6. bottled water 7. food 10.

  10. Individual Health Plans

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    I did a worKshop on this last summer and tried to attach the power point, but the file was too big. So the outline: Purpose of Care Plans: Administrative Focus Validate Accountability Quality...

  11. The Otoscope

    bergren replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Ear conditions can change drastically in an hour. A clear ear with just minor discomfort in the morning, can be a full blown otitis media after lunch. Otoscope skills are part of a basic assessment...

  12. Health room log examples

    bergren replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    A one page daily log is illegal unless it is electronic and can be separated into individual records. So I am assuming you are talking about an individual student log / clinic visit form that...

  13. National Certification for School Nurses

    bergren replied to CRITTERQUEEN's topic in School

    There is an examination handbook on the certification website: http://www.nbcsn.com/examdefault.htm#preparation NASN published a prep book: Selekman, J. & Wolfe, L. (2007). School Nursing...

  14. Teachers and Ice

    bergren replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    Can you go back and account for the number of "ice packs" you gave out or were asked to give out since the beginning of the year? Can you tell which were legit and which were not? Can you make a...

  15. Nurse against Nurse false accusation

    bergren replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Great advice above, and this post is probably too late. Chances are there won't be a meeting, and mom was just blowing off steam. If there is a meeting, the child may be very upset that mom is...

  16. I keep getting sick!

    bergren replied to kimbernurse's topic in School

    I agree with everyone else, getting sick repeatedly your first few months in a kid population cannot be avoided. You should be past the worst of it. I also wonder though how much sick time are the...

  17. No parental involvement

    bergren replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Are you familiar with the promotora model? http://www.csufresno.edu/ccchhs/documents/CVHPI/APHA%20Poster.pdf http://hpp.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/7/1/68 Can you partner with a health clinic...

  18. What do you do with your BMI results?

    bergren replied to PattyB RN's topic in School

    Patty Unfortunately, the research out of Arkansas has shown that telling parents their child's BMI level does not result in any changes in nutrition or physical activity. Why don't you approach...

  19. School Nurse description of duties

    bergren replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    The American Academy of Pediatrics Position Statement on the Role of the School Nurse:

  20. Having trouble finding posts for school nurse positions in NC

    bergren replied to opcgirl0505's topic in School

    The NC state association posts job openings: http://www.snanc.org/resources/resourcesdefault.htm Other state web sites:

  21. The Flu

    bergren replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    The CDC provides a weekly update of flu across the country:

  22. Cutters

    bergren replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    Some articles: The Journal of School Nursing had an article on this last year: http://jsn.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/24/3/124 Shapiro, S. (2008). Addressing self-injury in the school setting,...

  23. What kind of work do you do in the summer??

    bergren replied to tleigh7097's topic in School

    Think about going to some conferences over the summer. Many of the state organizations have 2 or 3 day conferences, often in resort areas where you can bring family. Check to see if your state or a...

  24. Latex allergy

    bergren replied to Wishinonastar's topic in School

    You say severe, so I assume the student has had an anapylactic reaction. So you will need to collect a thorough assessment. There are 2 issues: 1. You will likely need a Section 504 plan that...

  25. Special Education

    bergren replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Children in special education program increased from 8% to 14% from 1977 – 2006 (NCES, 2007). Within special ed, rates of children with health conditions doubled since 2001 (NCES, 2007)....