School Nurse Resources
AAP School Health Resources a list of resources compiled by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Coughing etiquette check out the free video clip. It's hysterically funny, yet an effective teaching tool to help keep germs at bay. Definitely worth a click!
DNR in schools AAP statement.
EthnoMed website contains information about cultural beliefs, medical issues and other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants to the
FERPA this guide was written to help school and local education agency staff to better understand and apply FERPA, a federal law that protects privacy interests of parents and students in student education records.
Immunization Translation (PDF)* valuable resource that provides the translation of vaccine related terms into English.
Interactive heart and lung website from the Science Museum of Minnesota. Includes lessons for grades 4-8 and videos of coronary artery bypass surgery, valve replacement, and angiocardiography.
Latex Allergy Links is a comprehensive, up-to-date listing of latex allergy-related sites and documents.
MRSA patient info sheet from the CDC.
National Certification National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) learn more about becoming a certified school nurse.
Playground Safety Handbook (PDF-3.73MB)* 47-page guide written by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Please note: it is a large file (3.72 MB) and may take awhile to download if using a dial-up connection.
School Emergency Supplies recommended by the American Red Cross.
Rare Disorders
Rare Disorders Database for unlimited access to reports on more than 1,150 diseases.
Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) was established in 1993 within the Office of the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Contains information on research, clinical trials, genetic testing, support groups and other resources for patients with rare disorders.
Specific Diagnoses Card Catalog provided by Family Village Project. Website provides information on over 300 diagnoses and information on assistive technology, legal rights and legislation, special education, leisure activities and much more.
Tobacco Information
Tobacco Facts created by Dr. Kevin T. Kavanagh, MD, Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology, Dept. of Surgery at the University of Kentucky. Discusses the epidemiology, cost, and risks of smoking. Includes detailed photos and videos of laryngeal cancer, lung cancer, and oral cancer. Great reference source for health curriculum.
Tobacco Information Fact Sheets (available in English and Spanish) from the CDC.
Seven Deadly Myths (of smoking), hosted by cover model, entrepreneur and smoking cessation advocate Christy Turlington, is a 17 minute video that explores some of the common myths about smoking and empowers women to become or stay smoke-free. Available at no charge (RealPlayer® required to view video).
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