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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School Nurse Notebook / Calendar / Journal

The School Nurse Notebook

also known as a calendar and/or journal

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Helpful School Nurse Tip: Staying organized and remembering what worked from one school year to the next is a challenge for any school nurse. I have found that taking good notes helps the transition from one year to the next. What works for you?

Introducing The School Nurse Notebook—Your Ultimate Planner, Organizer, and Calendar!

Designed with the unique needs of school nurses in mind, especially those new to the field, The School Nurse Notebook is more than just a planner. It’s a versatile tool to help you organize, document, and streamline your day-to-day responsibilities as a school nurse. After months of careful development, I’m thrilled to present my first project with Kindle Direct Publishing on Amazon!

Check out this product review by my school nurse friend My Nursing Journey, 101!

The School Nurse Notebook
Manage Your School Days, Months, and Years!

Why You’ll Love The School Nurse Notebook

Stay on top of the chaos of the school year by using this all-in-one planner tailored for the school nurse role. Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find inside:

• Common Monthly Tasks Pages – Keep track of tasks that need your attention each month.
• Pages for School Nurse Duties – Designed for essential daily routines, so nothing slips through the cracks.
• Monthly Health Education Pages – Organize lessons, reminders, and health education content for your students.
• Professional Goals Pages – Reflect on personal development, set actionable goals, and track progress.
• Daily Routine Pages (Monday - Friday) – Plan your day-to-day with space for notes and daily highlights.
• One-Page Undated Yearly Calendar – Customize your year and get a quick overview of important dates.
• Lined Pages for Notes – Document crucial information and jot down brainstorming ideas that come up along the way.

Your Memory Aid for the School Year

You may think you’ll remember every little detail from year to year—but trust me, it's easy to forget! That’s why this planner encourages you to log what worked and what didn’t, record contact details, and note those invaluable ideas you’ll want to revisit.

While I also rely on a digital calendar, there’s something about handwriting notes that really helps retain important information. Anyone else relate?

Why This Notebook?

The School Nurse Notebook combines functionality with a sleek design, making it the perfect 8x10 size for easy carrying. Whether you're looking to keep track of daily tasks or organize long-term projects, this notebook has it all.

Are you ready to transform the way you plan your school year? Grab your copy of The School Nurse Notebook and take a step towards a more organized, less stressful work life!

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Timeline of The School Nurse and Diary Of A School Nurse Blog

 Timeline of The School Nurse

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Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip: I started this blog way back in 2011. I wasn't sure what I was doing (and sometimes I still wonder if I do). But I am sure that I enjoy keeping this blog going and I hope you do too!

About The School Nurse

This is the perfect "tab" to start with because it explains who The School Nurse is and how & why the blog, Diary Of A School Nurse, began!

Diary Of A School Nurse

2011... The beginning of this blog! I remember creating this blog site while sitting on the deck in my backyard with one of my teacher friends. I had no idea that ten years later it would still be "a thing"! Yes, I think it's still a thing, but it is also so much more- Thanks to all of you :)

Pinterest

2011... I joined Pinterest sitting on a couch with the same teacher friend mentioned above! We both had a love for scrapbooking and Pinterest boards were right up our alley!  Over the years, my Pinterest account focusing  mainly around all things school nursing, health education, and teaching medical terminology.

Zazzle

2012... I created my first Zazzle storefront sitting by myself at a small round kitchen table. I still have that table, but no longer use it in the kitchen. Thankfully, I also still have my original Zazzle storefront and a couple more too!  The School Nurse Zazzle store offers items created with the school nurse in mind!

Teachers Pay Teachers

2014... I remember reading about Teachers Pay Teachers and thinking it was an amazing idea. I joined and starting creating items back in 2014. At the time I had a purple striped laptop and was sitting at a black wooden sofa table- I still have both! This store received a mini-makeover throughout the 2020 calendar year. Items offered include digital designs to save your mind! All products are electronic downloads (or is it uploads). The majority of the items are Google Drive docs, slides, sheets, and editable. Most cost a small fee, but many are free!

Instagram

2016... I joined Instagram in 2016 on my cellphone because I thought it was a way to edit pictures! It wasn't until a swim mom friend told me my account was public and that she was "following me". I made a few settings changes then and have been posting fun photos and quotes for other school nurses ever since!

Facebook Page

2017... I was late to the Facebook party. Originally I joined to keep up-to-speed with my children's sports teams, then I decided to create The School Nurse page! Here, I share links to various articles, webinars, and other school nurse social media accounts.

Facebook Private Group

2020... This private group was created by The School Nurse for other school nurses as a hopefully helpful resource. Affiliate links are shared as well as hopefully helpful resources & practical tips. Members can also post questions, quotes, pictures etc for other members to see and comment on. Information in this group is available for members only and cannot be shared with others through Fb.

Facebook Public Group

later in 2020... This public group was created by The School Nurse as another (hopefully) helpful resource for other school nurses. A variety of school nurse related products are promoted via affiliate links. Posts are available to group members, but can be shared AND you can tag your favorite school nurse friend and coworker too. Members can also most questions, school nurse randomness, pictures, etc. for other members to see and comment on.

Amazon Storefront with Shoppable Photos

just a little later in 2020... The School Nurse was accepted into the #amazoninfluencer program! This means I can share entire idea lists full of great products with other school nurses. I can also post shoppable photos! A percentage of funds is made only when a purchase is made from on of these links. Money is not made for clicks, views, or comments etc.  

Kindle Direct Publishing

just a little bit later in 2020... I've always dreamed of writing a school nurse book one day! Using KDP was a great way to start this journey with school nurse specific journals, notebooks, and idea planners! Certainly my book will be published in the future too!

If you're still reading this, THANK YOU!

It was fun for me (and hopefully for you too) to look back over the last ten years.

Here's hoping The School Nurse is around for at least another ten too!

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