School Nurses

Eighteen percent of children age 18 and younger in the United States have a chronic medical condition; a well-trained school nurse can help these children manage their health and stay in school. After all, healthy students are more prepared to learn and more likely to attend school.

As a pediatric health resource for Georgia, Children’s works closely with school nurses throughout the state to provide them with educational materials, training and support.

Operation: Prevent Flu

H1N1 School Guidance

 
School nurses are on the front line of fight against the flu. We have provided some tools to help school nurses to protect themselves and the children they see every day. Find tips and frequently asked questions on flu prevention and care.

• Consider wearing a protective mask when caring for children with flu.
• Move students, teachers and staff to a separate room while awaiting pick-up if they are sick.
• Clean surfaces regularly.
• Educate and encourage students and staff to cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezes.
• Remind teachers, staff and students about good hand hygiene practices.

Visit the flu toolkit from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more information about communicating flu preparedness to your school. Also, visit Building Bridges for more information on keeping children healthy and safe at school.

Programs

• Asthma Management Education
  Promotes the health of school-age children with asthma.
• Building Bridges
  Guides school nurses and staff in promoting health awareness and disease prevention.
• Continuing Education Opportunities
  Calendar listing of continuing education opportunities throughout the year.
• Immunize Georgia
  Offers healthcare providers up-to-date information and recommendations about immunizations.
• Project S.A.V.E.
  Provides consultation to prevent sudden cardiac death in Georgia schools.
• School Nurse Liaison/Consultant
  Assists schools with student reentry by teaching school staff how to care for each child's medical condition.
• Scoliosis Screening
  Provides annual screening for students, as well as annual training for school nurses about screening for scoliosis.
   

Resources for School Nurses

Immediate Care Center locations School nurse liaison referral consent form School nurse liaison referral consent form (en Español)

Medication training module Georgia Association of School Nurses School health tip sheets