"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...
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...
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 All "rules" become outdated and out of sync with best practices.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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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)....