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School Nurses Resource Guide

Nurses

These resources can assist school nurses as they play a vital role in managing emergencies and disasters within the school setting.

Search PPN’s Resource Central with the term "school nursing" or "school nurse" for more resources.

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Book

The Crucial Role of the School Nurse in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

This document emphasizes the importance of the school nurse in planning for and responding to emergencies or disasters.

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Journal Article

National Association of School Nurses Position Statement: Emergency Preparedness for Schools

This article provides guidance on how to prepare for emergencies, providing important resources and guidelines to ensure safety during unexpected situations.

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Job Aid

CDC Heads Up: A Fact Sheet for School Nurses

This fact sheet explains how school nurses can recognize, respond to, and prevent concussions in students, helping keep kids safe and supporting their recovery at school.

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Job Aid

Emergency Resources, Equipment and Supplies List for Schools

This document provides an emergency supply list for school nurses, based on a standard related to creating and implementing disaster preparedness plans.

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Job Aid

Communicable Disease School Nurse Guidance

This chart, also available in Spanish, provides guidance on how to prevent, recognize, and manage common contagious diseases in schools to keep students and staff healthy and stop the spread of illness.

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Lecture

Understanding the Role of School Nurses in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency

This webinar discusses how school nurses help keep students safe before, during, and after emergencies, showing why their role is important for school safety.