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.
BONUS SEGMENT: 15 Things the Best Special Educators Do Differently
BAM Radio Network Sponsored by School Health
Sharon Plante with Mike Marotta, Karen Janowski, Brian Friedlander, Chris Bugaj, Beth Poss
Welcome to this special edition of Learning Differently Radio. In this segment, we asked five experienced and accomplished special education practitioners to help us determine what the best special educators do differently.
BONUS SEGMENT: Zika Virus: Misconceptions, Big Takeaways and To Do's
NASN Radio Show Sponsored by School Health
Donna Mazyck with Dr. William Schaffner
The new Zika virus is spreading and posing a threat that school nurses need to understand to help keep students safe. Learn the basics you need to know.
School Nurses Day: New Opportunities and Challenges
NASN Radio Show Sponsored by School Health
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.
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.
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
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.
The Basics You Need to Know About Hearing Screening
NASN Radio Show Sponsored by School Health and Maico
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.
Preschool Vision Screening: Avoiding the Big Mistakes
NASN and NHSA Radio Show Sponsored by School Health and Good-Lite®
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.
NASN and NASBHC 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!