School Health supports the continuing education of health professionals serving our nation's children and sponsors radio shows broadcast by organizations such as the National Association of School Nurses, the National Head Start Association, and the National Association of School Based Health Centers that enable the communication of important information to these audiences.
School Nurses Day: New Opportunities and Challenges
NASN Radio Show Sponsored by School Health
"Every single school nurse has a story to tell about advocacy and I encourage every nurse this school year to share their stories with key decision makers." - Linda Davis-Alldritt, MA, BSN, RN , FNASN, FASHA, President, National Association of School Nurses and School Nurse Consultant California Department of Education.
Host Donna J. Mazyck, RN, MS, NCSN talks with Linda Davis-Alldritt, MA, BSN, RN, FNASN, FASHA and Nicole Fauteux, senior researcher and writer on health policy about how and why school nurses should become advocates for school health and how to overcome challenges when budgets are tight. Listen to the Radio Show >>
Emergencies: Preparing for the Unthinkable
NASN Radio Show Sponsored by School Health and LifeSecure
"There is a level of chaos that is going to ensue, and so allowing a nurse not to have to worry about her emergency supplies because they are strapped to her back really allowed her to be focused on the children who really were the most important part of any kind of emergency." - Cynthia Devore, MD
Host Donna J. Mazyck, RN, MS, NCSN talks with Cynthia Devore, MD and Gail Wold, Coordinator for New York State School Health Services Center, about effectively preparing for school emergency situations. Topics include common first aid emergencies school nurses should be prepared for, what nurses are currently using for emergency preparedness supplies, a list of supplies that should be included in emergency backpacks, and more.
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Are You Fully Ready to Manage Student Concussions?
NASN Radio Show Sponsored by School Health and Concussion Vital Signs
What do school nurses need to know about managing student concussions? Who needs to be involved in deciding whether a student is ready to return to normal school activities? What tools are available to you? What specific role should the school nurse play in the process?
Listen to this interview with Donna Mazyck, RN, MS, NCSN, and NASN Executive Director and learn about her vision for NASN and the future of school nursing.
NASN Radio Show Sponsored by School Health and Nonin
"The first time we really saw the benefit was during an episode of aspiration; the student LOOKED fine, but when we put the pulse ox on her, she was only at 90...we knew right away to call for help." - Marie DeSisto RN, MSN, NCSN
School nurses report that pulse oximeters can be a valuable tool in their practice. But there is much to know about how and when to use them properly. This segment provides the basics.
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The Basics You Need to Know About Hearing Screening
NASN and NHSA Radio Show Sponsored by School Health and Maico
"Make it a game...their eyes get big and smiles come on their faces, and they become a participant then. They let you know what they're hearing or not hearing. And it's not frightening anymore. I would also encourage screeners to go into the rooms frequently so that they're not a stranger." - Corinne Nelson, R.N.
Hosts Amy Garcia and Yasmina Vinci talk with Jennifer Dakers, M.A., CCC-A and Corinne Nelson, R.N. about effectively screening young children for hearing. The discussion includes common challenges in hearing screening programs and how to overcome them.
Listen to the Radio Show >>.
Cardiac Emergency in Schools
Are You Prepared to Save a Life?
NASN Radio Show Sponsored by School Health and Cardiac Science
"For every 1 minute delay in defibrillation, the chances of survival decrease by 10%.
We never know when an arrest is going to occur or when a response is necessary, so be prepared."
Mary "Beth" Mancini, RN, Ph.D., CAN, FAAN, Longstanding American Heart Association (AHA)
volunteer and member of the AHA's BLS subcommittee Associate Dean - School of Nursing,
University of Texas at Arlington.
Cardiac Emergency in Schools
School Nurses Saving Lives
NASN Radio Show Sponsored by School Health and Cardiac Science
"It was so quick; we didn't even have time for the respiratory part of CPR. We placed the pad, the shock was deployed
after prompting us, and then she was awake and moving."
Marianne Schalk-Glassman has been a registered nurse for over 20 years. She is currently working as one of the School Nurses at Bedford High School,
in Bedford New Hampshire.
Preschool Vision Screening:
Avoiding the Big Mistakes
NASN and NHSA Radio Show Sponsored by School Health and Good-Lite®
"The most important age group to really be looking at are the very young children. The earlier we can pick up problems...the better we are going to be able to help them, not only their learning but their quality of life." Susan E. Proctor, DNS, RN, FNASN, California Professor Emerita
Preschool vision screening experts discuss how screening children's vision is much more complicated than most of us may realize and there is more at stake than we may think.
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View Vision Screening Resources
3 Things Every School Nurse Needs
To Know About SBHCs
NASN and NASBHC Radio Show Sponsored by School Health and Welch Allyn®
"The school nurse and the school based health center together should have discussions across their funding sources about what it is that they accomplish as collaborative relationships as opposed to separating and thinking one will replace the other." - Linda Juszczak, DNSc, MPH, CPNP and Executive Director for the National Assembly on School-Based Health Care (NASBHC)
Linda Juszczak, Executive Director for the National Assembly on School-Based Health Care, and Amy Garcia, National Association of School Nurses Executive Director, discuss common questions surrounding the School Nurse/School-Based Health Center relationship, including referrals, communication tips, funding justification, and more.
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School Leaders Thank School Nurses
NASN Radio Show Sponsored by School Health
To celebrate School Nurses Day, three of the nation's education leaders came together to share their stories about times in their careers when school nurses made a big difference. Tune in, feel the appreciation, and be inspired!
"For every 1 minute delay in defibrillation, the chances of survival decrease by 10%.
We never know when an arrest is going to occur or when a response is necessary, so be prepared."
"It was so quick; we didn't even have time for the respiratory part of CPR. We placed the pad, the shock was deployed
after prompting us, and then she was awake and moving."
"The most important age group to really be looking at are the very young children. The earlier we can pick up problems...the better we are going to be able to help them, not only their learning but their quality of life."
"The school nurse and the school based health center together should have discussions across their funding sources about what it is that they accomplish as collaborative relationships as opposed to separating and thinking one will replace the other."
To celebrate School Nurses Day, three of the nation's education leaders came together to share their stories about times in their careers when school nurses made a big difference. Tune in, feel the appreciation, and be inspired!
