SCHOOL NURSING
Number one way to prevent the spread of germs?
What is washing your hands?
Required for any student to attend any grade (PK-12).
What are Immunizations?
Two of the most common chronic childhood illnesses cause the most missed days from school.
What is Asthma and Diabetes
Ratio of approximately 1 : 2,410
(1 for every 2,410)
According to the Public Policy Institute of California, what are California's average School Nurse to the Student Ratio
This is common in schools today and affects every grade level.
What is bullying?
Drainage from one or both eyes, accompanied by itching, tearing and redness?
What is pink eye or conjunctivitis?
Required for children with disabilities in a school setting.
What is an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or 504?
Two of the most common health screenings performed in a school setting for students.
What are vision and hearing?
These two medications are most commonly given by school nurses.
What are acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Methylphenidate (Ritalin)?
All schools should be alert to this potential in the school setting.
What is Violence?
Most school injuries occur here every year.
What is playground equipment?
Is a specialized practice of professional nursing to the well‐being, academic success, achievement and health of students.
What is School Nursing
The most common cause of a student complaining of a stomach ache.
What is hunger?
This woman founded the nursing profession.
Who is Florence Nightingale?
All schools are mandated to have this in the event of a terrorist threat, or natural/man-made disaster.
What is an Emergency Management Plan?
Three bad behaviors that often begin during youth and increase the risk for serious health problems.
What is the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs?
These two Federal rules protect the release of a student's medical records.
What are HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act & FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)?
A student carrying an inhaler and administering his/her own medication requires these 2 items.
What are a written statement from the Physician or authorized health care provider
and a signed parental consent form.
Cot, Blanket, Sheets, Covered Waste Receptacle, bandages, Soap, Cold Packs, Q-Tips, Sanitary Napkins, Splints, Ace Bandages....
WHAT ARE RECOMMENDED FIRST AID EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS
This involvement and support leads to successful, healthy, and more actively engaged learning students.
What is parental involvement?
The Workers Compensation "Company Nurse" Phone Number located on the Risk Management Web Site, under Forms.
What you should give to an Injured District Employee with a non-emergent injury
Crisis intervention, Immunizations, Communicable disease control, Scoliosis screening, Dental disease ID & education, Attendance counseling of students and parents regarding health related absences, Follow-up on all identified problems including those identified in the CHDP examinations & Life process and other health education activities
What are California Mandated School Nursing Activities ( California Education Code, Title 5 or Health and Safety Code)
The following grades: Kinder, 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 8th.
What are the California Mandated grades for vision screening
These three risk factors for physical abuse every nurse should know.
What are poverty, social isolation, and substance abuse?
This was a top concern for students and parents according to the 2019 National School Safety Report.
What is an Active Shooter?