Sunday, December 6, 2020
Write With Me- The School Nurse Anthology
Sunday, October 18, 2020
FREEBIES for The School Nurse
Where can The School Nurse find FREE SAMPLES?
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Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip: I am lucky to have a decent budget that covers needed items and a few wants. However, I still search out FREE SAMPLES to make my budget stretch even further. PS I do not have free samples to send to other school nurses :(
How many school nurses do you know with an unlimited budget available for any and all nurse's office purchases?
Please share this blog post with other school nurse's so they can view the list too.
Many thanks and I hope you find this freebie list helpful!
Sunday, September 27, 2020
FREE- Medication Administration in the School Setting Training
School Nurse Training : Medication In Schools
Medication Administration in the School Setting: What You Need to Know
Administering medication at school involves more than just handing out pills. It requires strict adherence to state nurse practice acts, school policies and procedures, and careful documentation to ensure student safety and legal compliance.
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Necessary Forms: Most districts require signed physician orders, parent/guardian consent forms, and medication administration logs. These forms serve as official authorization and track each dose given.
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State Nurse Practice Act: Your state’s Nurse Practice Act guides what tasks can be delegated and how to safely oversee medication administration by unlicensed personnel. Be sure you are familiar with these laws to stay compliant.
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School Policies & Procedures: Each school or district has detailed protocols regarding medication storage, administration times, emergency plans, and communication with families. Following these policies protects students and staff.
By maintaining solid policies, clear documentation, and proper training, schools can reduce medication errors and keep students safe.
Medication Training for School Staff Made Simple
As a school nurse, one of your critical roles is training unlicensed staff—whether they’re office personnel, teachers, or aides—to safely administer medications. When staff feel confident and prepared, student safety improves dramatically. That’s why having clear, straightforward, and customizable training resources is essential.
Do you have a medication training for staff?
Not long ago, someone asked if I had a school nurse resource designed specifically for medical training in the school setting. Surprisingly, I didn’t—but that didn’t last long! Now, I have not just one, but two options for you to choose from! Here’s the first...
Option One: Comprehensive Medication Training PDF
Since every school and district has its own guidelines, this PDF is designed to be customizable—so you can add personalized notes and details to fit your specific needs. While I am a district school nurse, I’m not your district’s nurse—but I hope this resource gets you started in the right direction!
Inside, you’ll find sections covering:
✅ Policy & Procedures
✅ Forms
✅ Medications
✅ Inventory
✅ Storage
✅ Administration
✅ Documentation
✅ Resources & References
Download it, make it your own, and let me know if you find it helpful!
Option Two: Editable Google Slides Training Series
This FREE Google Slides training is perfect if you prefer an interactive presentation format. Ideal for school nurses who travel between buildings or districts, these slides can be tailored to your unique school policies.
The slide deck includes 15 ready-to-use slides covering:
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Medication statistics & background
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How to read prescription and OTC medication labels (with video!)
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Safe storage and documentation practices
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The “5 R’s” of medication administration
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Printable certificates of completion for staff
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Poison Control info and printable practice labels
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Clickable links to additional resources
This option makes training sessions engaging and ensures staff can review the material as needed.
This Google slide training is available for FREE via Teachers Pay Teachers.
✅ Statistics from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
✅ Sample wording for medication guidelines in the school setting
✅ Prescription & Over-The-Counter Medications
✅ How to read a prescription medication label
✅ Linked video teaching how to read a prescription bottle label
✅ Storing medications in the school setting
✅ Documentation for medications in the school setting
✅ The 5 R’s for safely administering medication in the school setting
✅ Review
✅ Printable certificate of completion
✅ Available resources
✅ Poison Control information
✅ Printable practice prescription labels
✅ Clickable resource pages
To Sum Up
Training yourself and your staff on medication administration doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With these free, flexible tools, you can deliver consistent, clear education that protects your students and empowers your team.
Additional Resources for School Nurse Medication Training
Medication Administration & Inventory Log $3!
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Moms Who Care
It Takes A Village
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Moms Who Care Mission
Their mission is simple- Their impact is huge!
Helping students achieve success by meeting essential needs such as:
clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, and after school snacks.
Are you a school nurse who:
- collects stacks of clothes in your office cabinet "just in case"?
- keeps a hidden stash of school supplies for students who need them?
- keeps snacks for certain students you know will be hungry later in the day?
- desperately wants to help more students meet their essential needs, but feel like you don't have enough time in the day?
Those statements described me, The School Nurse, years & years ago!
Now (2020), after offering services for over a decade to thousands of students,my school family has a committed group of volunteers with the MWC organization who have a large room in the school (with windows) full of clothing displayed on department store style fixtures with custom shelving units lined with shoes, hygiene products, snacks and school supplies!
They also have a separate storage room for off season supplies with an area to sort through donations and organize items. All donations are graciously given by generous community members! To say my students are blessed is an understatement.
Although the logistics of the program have changed over the years, the Moms Who Care mission has remained the same.
To help students achieve success by meeting essential needs such as:
clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, and after school snacks.
Moms Who Care focuses on serving the student as a whole person.
For More Information Visit the MWC Website here
To Purchase Items & Send Directly to MWC click here (not an affiliate link)
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Saturday, August 1, 2020
Sample School Nurse Interview Questions
I'm interviewing for a school nurse job!
Now What?
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations! Out of all the applicants, you received a call to schedule an interview! After the butterflies settle, you might be asking yourself—Now what?
If you've never worked as a school nurse before, you might be wondering how to prepare for your interview. Being well-prepared can help you stand out from the other applicants. Hopefully, you'll get a call back for a second interview, or better yet—receive a job offer!
Since so many of you have reached out via email and Facebook messages asking for interview tips and sample questions. To help you navigate this process, I decided to create a comprehensive PDF guide!
Good luck with your interview preparation! I’m confident that with the right preparation, you’ll make a great impression and land the job you want.