School Nurse Training : Medication In Schools

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Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip: As a school nurse, you know that training unlicensed staff to safely administer medications is a big part of the job. Making sure they feel confident and prepared is key to keeping students safe. These free, customizable options break down the essentials—medication administration, storage, documentation, and emergency protocols—in a way that’s easy to understand. Whether you’re working with office staff, teachers, or aides, this resource helps you deliver clear, simple guidance so everyone feels ready to step in when needed!

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...

OPTIONS ONE

Understanding medications in the school setting can feel overwhelming, but this FREE PDF is here to help! Whether you’re a new school nurse or just looking for a solid reference, this resource breaks down key topics like policies, procedures, documentation, and more.

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

And, here is the second option... This FREE Google slides option is perfect for school nurses, especially those who travel between buildings and rely on unlicensed personnel to administer medications. The best part? It’s 100% editable, so you can tailor the slides to fit your school’s unique needs. Whether you're covering medication administration, emergency protocols, or daily health procedures, this resource is designed to make your job easier!

This Google slide training is available for FREE via Teachers Pay Teachers.

There are 15 available Google slides ready for any school nurse to edit & use.

Personalize this digital school nurse product to use with school personnel who need to be trained
Include school district specific information regarding medication policies & procedures.
Remember to discuss information on medication storage cabinets and med documentation

MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS : STAFF TRAINING SLIDE OVERVIEW

✅ 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

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School Nurse Digital Medication Forms

In addition to the free medication training, there are numerous other digital medication related items available for school nurses on Teachers Pay Teachers! Check out the entire collection here: