Health Information - Digital Teacher Tips Cards

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Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip: As a school nurse, knowing how to communicate with teachers is just as important as knowing what to communicate. Use these digital Teacher Tips to keep school staff informed about a variety of health needs in the school setting. Get organized today—you’ll thank yourself tomorrow!

Digital Teacher Tips for School Nurses: Simplify Communication and Educate Staff

But first, let me introduce Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT)- one of the most popular online marketplaces with educational resources for teachers and other school staff. 

What is Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT)?

Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) is one of the most popular online marketplaces for educational resources. While it was initially created for teachers, it has become a valuable resource for anyone working in a school. TpT offers thousands of affordable, thoughtful, and useful resources available with just a few clicks.

Most items are priced less than a cup of coffee, making it an accessible tool for school staff. Learn more about TpT Most are available for less than a cup of your favorite coffee. Learn more about the Teachers Pay Teachers marketplace HERE.

Products created and used by an actual school nurse!

The School Nurse has been part of the TpT marketplace since May 2014. My goal has always been to share digital products with other school nurses to make their day-to-day routines easier and more consistent across students. Initially, my products were PDF-based, but now most items are available as Google Drive files since my school—like many others—uses Google for almost everything.

The products in The School Nurse TpT store are the same ones I use in my own practice. Of course, I’ve edited out specific school or student details, but the concepts are transferable between schools and states. Even better, the items are editable, so you can adapt them to meet your specific needs. What works for me might be the jumping-off point you need to tackle your next task!

Overview of Teacher Tips Digital Health Information Cards

Digital health information cards were one of the very first products created and posted for sale within The School Nurse TpT Store! Today there are many updated versions of the originals AND many now have editable portions too!

Why Use Teacher Tips Digital Health Information Cards?

One of the roles of a school nurse is to educate teachers and staff about medical conditions they may encounter in the classroom. As the medical expert in the school setting, you have knowledge that others may not, and Teacher Tips cards help bridge that gap.

Teacher Tips cards provide:

• Broad health information about a specific condition.
• An invitation for staff to ask follow-up questions if they need more details.
• A consistent communication tool to educate multiple teachers quickly and effectively.

Teacher Tips cards empower teachers with the knowledge they need to better support their students while freeing up your time for other responsibilities. 

How To Use Teacher Tips Digital Health Information Cards

Way back when, I used to print information sheets and hand deliver them to teachers or put them inside their teacher mailbox; I’m dating myself, right?!  Now, I include these digital Teacher Tips Health Information Cards within the body of an email message to teachers and/or add them as an IHP attachment in Skyward for a specific student.

Email Communication

The easiest way to share Teacher Tips cards is through email. Since the cards offer broad health information, you can:

• Include student-specific details directly in the email body.

• Attach the student’s 504 Plan or reference it for more specific information.

Skyward Integration

If your school uses Skyward Student Management, take advantage of its Health module to upload Teacher Tips cards:

1. Open the student’s profile in Skyward.

2. Navigate to the Health tab.

3. Select the IHP (Individualized Healthcare Plan) section and click “Add File.”

4. Download the Teacher Tips card as a PDF and attach it.

5. Use the comment box to include additional student-specific details or information you want teachers to know.

This is an excellent tool for grade levels where schedules change frequently, such as middle or high school. Don’t forget to utilize the Health Condition tab in Skyward, too (sign up here for more info on the topic of Skyward!).

Benefits of Teacher Tips Cards

Digital Teacher Tips cards:

• Save time by streamlining communication.

• Ensure consistency in how health information is shared with staff.

• Empower teachers to better understand and support students with chronic health conditions.

• Provide editable templates so you can customize the information to your school’s needs.

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Closing Thoughts

The items in my TpT store are designed to make life as a school nurse a little easier. They help ensure consistency, save time, and provide valuable tools for educating staff. If there’s a specific health concern or school nursing task you’d like to see turned into a digital resource, drop a comment! Your feedback helps me create products that truly meet the needs of school nurses everywhere.

Ready to simplify communication and enhance staff education? Explore the Teacher Tips Digital Health Information Cards today!

The School Nurse LLC has many free items posted HERE.

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Medical Terminology Classroom Organization

How many school nurses also teach in the classroom?

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In addition to being a school nurse, I've been teaching in the classroom setting since 2015 and love it! If you're ever given the chance, I hope you take it and love it too.

Lesson Plans for the Classroom Setting

Ever since COVID hit, my teaching world—like many others—shifted completely online. I still teach Medical Terminology, just not in person anymore. This online option has actually worked out really well for my high school students, especially those who are also involved in Work-Based Learning (WBL) or dual credit programs like CNA or Fire Science. It's flexible, accessible, and still allows them to explore healthcare pathways in a meaningful way.

Are there any other school nurses out there reading this post who also teach in the classroom? If so, I’d love to connect!

Originally (back in 2019), I was teaching in-person classes at both the local community college and at the high school where I’m the school nurse. I taught a college-level Medical Terminology course for students interested in future careers in healthcare. And honestly, I’ve loved every minute of it.

"I was awed by what school nurses knew, the fact that they teach AND practice medicine to hundreds of students, staff, and visitors." (Sarah Matacale BSN, RN, 2018)

That quote really stuck with me. It’s true—we do a lot in our role. And being able to bring that knowledge into a classroom just feels like a natural extension of what we already do every day.

What I Use to Stay Organized

These are the products that help me stay sane and organized while planning out each 16-week course:

🗓️ House of Doolittle Lesson Plan Book
I’ve used this for three years and still love it. It's simple, inexpensive, and easy to customize with markers (Crayola, of course!). The M–F vertical layout is perfect since I’m planning just one course. I pencil in dates and daily plans one week at a time so I can easily update as things shift. More detailed outlines and resources go into a Google Drive folder organized by book chapter.

🖍️ Crayola Markers – Because planning is just more fun in color!

✏️ Pencils – Gotta be able to erase and adjust, right?

💛 Yellow Highlighters – My go-to for highlighting key chapters or major due dates.

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Teaching has added so much to my nursing career. Whether it's face-to-face or through a screen, the opportunity to guide students toward healthcare careers is incredibly rewarding. So if you're a school nurse who's ever considered stepping into a classroom, my advice? Go for it. You have so much knowledge and heart to offer—and students will absolutely benefit from your real-world experience.

Let me know if you’re also teaching! I’d love to hear what courses you’re involved in or swap tips for juggling both roles.

I also use the free version of Quizlet for my students.

Check it out HERE.