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Addressing anxiety and stress

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Social and Emotional Health > Addressing anxiety and stress The pandemic has been a source of stress, anxiety, and grief for many students, staff and families. Stressors such as economic loss, illness, death and grief can cause mental health challenges for anyone ...
Created By: Tiffany Strong 03-31-2021
Last Updated By: Tiffany Strong 07-02-2021

Advocacy and leadership for inclusion in the planning process

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Preparing for School Reopening/Closing > Advocacy and leadership for inclusion in the planning process NASN Resources The Valuable Roles of School Nurses During COVID-19
Created By: Sharon Conley, BA 01-26-2021
Last Updated By: Sharon Conley, BA 01-04-2023

Approved N95, KN95, and surgical masks

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Personal Protective Equipment > Approved N95, KN95, and surgical masks It is essential for school nurses, health personnel, and school staff to have appropriate PPE available when caring for students or staff who report COVID-19 like symptoms while at school. ...
Created By: Sharon Conley, BA 09-29-2020
Last Updated By: Tiffany Strong 05-26-2021

Cleaning and Disinfection in the Nurse’s Office Space

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Maintaining Healthy Environments > Cleaning and Disinfection in the Nurse’s Office Space The virus that causes COVID-19 can land on surfaces. The risk of becoming infected by touching a surface is low. It is possible for individuals to become infected if they ...
Created By: Tiffany Strong 05-07-2021
Last Updated By: Tiffany Adams, RN, BBA, CLC 09-09-2021

Cohorts

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Promoting Healthy Hygiene Practices/Behaviors that Reduce Spread > Cohorts It is important for schools to implement practices to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, by limiting cross-over of students, teachers, and staff to the ...
Created By: Tiffany Strong 04-27-2021
Last Updated By: Sharon Conley, BA 05-18-2021

Communicating about COVID-19

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Preparing for School Reopening/Closing > Communicating about COVID-19 NASN Resources COVID-19 & Students: Frequently Asked Questions Interactive activity Can I Send My Student to School? Interactive activity How to Manage Difficult Conversations ...
Created By: Sharon Conley, BA 01-26-2021
Last Updated By: Sharon Conley, BA 01-04-2023

COVID-19 testing in schools

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Testing and Vaccinations > COVID-19 testing in schools In order to facilitate the safe reopening of schools, effective measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission must be at the forefront (e.g. universal mask wearing, physical distancing, cleaning and disinfection, ...
Created By: Tiffany Strong 05-10-2021
Last Updated By: Sharon Conley, BA 03-01-2022

COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Schools

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Testing and Vaccinations > COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Schools According to the CDC, the ultimate public health goal of the US COVID-19 vaccination program is to make COVID-19 vaccine available to all who want to be vaccinated. School-located vaccine ...
Created By: Tiffany Strong 06-01-2021
Last Updated By: Sharon Conley, BA 04-25-2022

Decision making process

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Preparing for School Reopening/Closing > Decision making process NASN Resources Activating the Planning for the Next Normal at School Playbook How to Manage Difficult Conversations Interactive activity Prioritizing School Nursing Practice Activities ...
Created By: Sharon Conley, BA 01-26-2021
Last Updated By: Sharon Conley, BA 01-04-2023

Dental screenings

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Health Screenings and Immunizations > Dental screenings Dental programs (e.g. school oral health education, fluoride, sealant programs, dental screenings) are very effective ways to provide preventive oral health services to children and to help reduce oral ...
Created By: Sharon Conley, BA 01-28-2021
Last Updated By: Tiffany Strong 05-28-2021