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2010
When There Is No School Nurse – Are Teachers Prepared for Students with Peanut Allergies?— 1/10
What Content Is Still Missing From Health Class?— 1/10
Year-Round School And The School Nurse— 1/10
2009
 Influenza 101: Reliable School Nurse References — 11/09
Continuing Education for Youth Obesity Prevention: Lessons Learned — 11/09
Bell’s Palsy: Not Just For Adults — 11/09
Blood Pressure: For These Kids, It’s Vital — 09/09
The All-School Health & Wellness Advocate: School Nurses Establish Innovative Programs to Benefit Greater School Community — 09/09
Show Your Children How to Live a Healthy Life — 05/09
Helping Children Adjust to School After Cancer Treatment — 05/09
Do Your Children Need a School Nurse? — 05/09
Giving VOICE To Our Stories: Whatever It Takes — 05/09
Students Help Lyndon School Nurse Donate Hair to “Locks of Love” — 05/09
Updates on Stroke — 05/09
Improving Adolescents’ Awareness of Mononucleosis — 03/09
‘Pharm’ Parties — 03/09
Holistic Nursing in the School Health Room — 03/09
Leadership in School Nursing — 03/09
Little Known Facts About Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) Nurses — 03/09
Ranks of School Nurses Dwindling Despite Need — 03/09
Cultural Considerations & School Nursing — 01/09
Skin Infections in Athletes: Things You May Not Know — 01/09
2008
The School Nurse As Prevention Specialist — 11/08
Healthier Coverage The Learning Curve — 11/08
Teen Pregnancy and the Role of the School Nurse — 11/08
Giving Voice To Our Stories — 09/08
Living With Food Allergies — 09/08
Germ Proof Your School — 09/08
Celebrate School Nursing in May 2008 — 05/08
Refections for School Nurse Day — 05/08
School Nurses’ Perceived Barriers to Diabetes Knowledge, Communication and Management in Children with Type 1 Diabetes — 05/08
Obesity Wars Continue Home-Based Pediatric Weight Management — 03/08
A Glimpse at the Holistic Approach to Wellness 18 — 03/08
The Proper Use of Ice. How to Use Cold for Comfort — 01/08
BMI…A Weighty Issue — 01/08
Preparing for Anaphylactic Reactions in Severely Allergic Children — 01/08
2007
Identifying and Treating Anaphylaxis in the School Setting — 11/07
Weighing in on Disordered Eating — 11/07
On Being a School Nurse: The Value of Reflection and Humor — 11/07
Asthma Care at Its Peak — 09/07
Healing Magic Words — 09/07
Health + Fitness-Based Curriculum for Schools: Are We Ready? — 09/07
Be Recognized: National School Nurse Day is May 9, 2007 — 05/07
National Certification for School Nurses: Is It Time For You to Consider? — 05/07
Rare and Real Illnesses that Affect our Students — 03/07
Head Lice - What Seems to Change and What Seems to Stay the Same — 01/07
Caring for the Student After Spinal Cord Injury — 01/07
2006
The American School Nurse — Expanding Multicultural Knowledge Part 3 — 11/06
Interactive Web Technology Provides Significant Advantages in Oral Health Education — 11/06
Talking About STDs/STIs…Today and Everyday — 09/07
Schools and Suicide — 09/07
The American School Nurse - Expanding Multicultural Knowledge Part 2 — 05/06
Reflections of a School Nurse — 05/06
Living My Life - A Young Woman's Story of the Challenges of Spina Bifida — 03/06
Transition Points - Helping Students Start, Change, and Move Through the Grades — 03/06
The Hardest Job You'll Ever Love — 01/06
The American School Nurse - Expanding Multicultural Knowledge Part 1 — 01/06
2005
Standing Orders for Allergy Symptoms and Anaphylaxis in the K through 12 School Setting — 11/05
The Perils of Peanuts - Creating a Safe Environment for the Student Who is Allergic to Peanuts and Peanut Products — 09/05
School Health Report Card — 09/05
"That Doesn't Belong in Your Nose (or Ears)": Foreign Bodies Discovered in Children at School — 05/05
Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction Among Teens: Support Available for Your Students — 05/05
Helping Children Develop Healthy Sexual Behavior and Attitudes — 05/05
Culturally Competent Care for School Nurses — 03/05
Self Mutilation: Inward Pain Turned Inside Out — 03/05
Identifying Ways School Nurses Can Support Grieving Children and Adolescents — 01/05
The Face of Diversity. Challenges in School Health — 01/05
Exploring the Role of the School Nurse in Promoting Student Achievement — 01/05
2004
Gastrostomy Tube Feeding in the School Setting: Skills for the School Nurse — 11/04
Designed to Expedite: Immunization Registry Information Systems — 11/04
Treating ADHD in Schools — 11/04
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 — 09/04
Which One is Me? — 09/04
Treating Sudden Cardiac Arrest in a School Setting — 09/04
A Poisoning can Happen to You at Any Age — 09/04
Safe Play Takes Planning: What Role Will You Have? — 05/04
Bullying Behavior and Injuries in the Elementary School Setting — 05/04
Stop Everything. Your Help is Needed. Stay Calm. Someone is Having a Seizure — 03/04
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) — A Genie Released From the Lamp — 03/04
Asthma Screening: A Research Utilization Project — 03/04
Body Piercing — Risk of Fashion Implications for the School Nurse — 01/04
Making Chicken Pox Prevention a Priority — 01/04
Telemedicine at Huntertown Elementary, Versailles, Kentucky — 01/04
2003
An Opportunity for School Nurses and Pediatricians to Collaborate — 11/03
Keys to Helping Socially Anxious Teenagers — 11/03
School Refusal Behavior — 11/03
HIPAA and FERPA — 09/03
PANDAS Syndrome in the School Setting — 09/03
Informed Consent — 09/03
Danger: Mercury is Hazardous to Our Health — 09/03
Poison Ivy — 05/03
The Complex Role of the School Nurse — Promoting Who We Are & What We Do — 05/03
Trichotillomania — 05/03
“You Hit Your Head?” After mild traumatic brain injury: Helping school staff meet the needs of students and families. — 05/03
Resources: Always More to Learn — 03/03
Celiac Disease — 03/03
Childhood Cancer in the Classroom — Information for the School Nurse — 03/03
Health Insurance for All — 01/03
Childhood Obesity–A Public Health Problem — 01/03
Obesity: The Widening Issue We Can’t Ignore — 01/03
2002
Volunteerism — A Role for School Nurses — 11/02
Precepting Nursing Students in a School Setting — a Win Win Situation — 11/02
Tobacco + Teens = Trouble — 11/02
The IHP – Tool or Toil? — 09/02
Immunization Update — 09/02
Helping Teenage Girls Avoid the Female Athlete Triad — 09/02
Adolescence and Body Image — 05/02
The Practice of School Nursing in the 21st Century — 05/02
Interventions for Violence in Children & Adolescents — 05/02
Blood Glucose Testing in the Classroom — 05/02
When Two Heads Are Better Than One — 03/02
Treating ADHD in School Settings — 03/02
Student Health – The More or Less of It — 03/02
Character Building — Character Education: The Foundation Upon Which to Build — 01/02
Helping Children and Teens Cope with Traumatic Events and Death — The Role of School Health Professionals — 01/02
2001
Childhood Depression — How Do You Know and How Can You Help? – From the New York University Child Study Center – 11/01
Insulin Pumps in the Classroom — School Nurses Can Make the Difference Between Success and Failure – 11/01
September 11, 2001 — Reflections and Support – 11/01
What Does A Kid With Tourette Syndrome Look Like? Just Like Any Other Kid! – 11/01
Immunization Update for Fall 2001 – 09/01
The Impact of Violence on Children and Adolescents – CE Article – 09/01
Understanding School Refusal – From the New York University Child Study Center – 09/01
ADHD Drug Therapy – From the New York University Child Study Center – 05/01
Sudden Cardiac Death in Children and Adolescents — Can We Prevent It? – 05/01
What School Nurses Need to Know About … Students Living With a Parent Who Drinks – 05/01
Diagnosing ADHD – From the New York University Child Study Center – 03/01
Healing Touch — An Energy-Based Approach to Student Health – 03/01
Preventing Kids From Using and Abusing Drugs — How Are We Doing? – 03/01
Treating Pediatric CFS – 03/01
Dental Trauma – CE Article – 01/01
How Camp Nursing Made Me a Better Nurse – 01/01
When Abdominal Pain is More Than Just a Tummy Ache – 01/01
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For unknown reasons, asthma and allergy are affecting more children than ever before. Schooltime is no “time-out” for these conditions, and school nurses need this up-to-date information on two disorders that can vary from troublesome annoyances to the most critical emergencies a nurse may ever face.
2010
January 10
Changes in Weather May Trigger Child’s Asthma
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) Offers Tips and a Free Guide to Ridding Your Home of Respiratory Irritants
2009
November 09
When Should Asthma Go To School?
Food Allergy Knowledge Found Lacking in General Public
September 09
American Association for Respiratory Care Initiates School Asthma Management/Awareness Program
Caregivers of Asthmatic Children Often Fail to Use Albuterol Properly
Visible Mold Puts Infants at Risk of Developing Asthma
Preventable Injuries from Epinephrine Auto-Injectors on the Rise
May 09
Nationwide Asthma Screening Program Finds People at Risk and Helps Them Take Control
March 09
IFIC-SNA 2008 School Food Allergy Survey: Having a Food Allergy Plan Is Key to Prevention
January 09
No Excuses: Asthma and Food Allergies at School
Joint Statement on FDA Investigation of Singulair from the ACAAI and AAAAI
What’s In Your Asthma Inhaler?
2008
November 08
Survey of Physicians’ Approach to Food Allergy “Part 2” Allergens, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Striking a Balance: Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
EpiPen® and Twinject® — What Is the Difference?
Energy Drinks: The Fads and the Facts
An Aspirin a Day May Keep Asthma Away
September 08
National Council on Patient Information and Education Advises Consumers “Wait, Educate, Before You Self-Medicate”
Asthma-related Medication Use Among Children in the United States
May 08
Breathe: It's the law
How a Child Might Describe a Reaction
March 08
Nationwide Asthma Screening Program Finds People at Risk and Helps Those Diagnosed Take Control
The asthma & allergy friendlyTM Certification Program
Three Quick Safety Tips
January 08
New Allergy Medications
Medication Updates
Blasting Allergens with Bleach
Restaurants Fall Short on Food Allergies
Pneumonia Vaccine Success
2007
November 07
School Guidelines for Managing Students with Food Allergies
New Asthma Guidelines Emphasize Chidlren
September 07
Soy and Corn Allergies – Rising in Incidence and Linked with Other Allergies
May 07
Strategies for Managing Students with Food Allergies
March 07
Allergists and Emergency Physicians Launch Anaphylaxis Education Campaign
School-Based Asthma Programs - An Update
January 07
Identifying Food Allergic Children in Schools: Practical Advice for School Nurses
2006
November 06
Avoiding Food Allergens is a Formidable Task
Delayed Care a Major Factor in Asthma ED Visits
Asthma Uncontrolled in 85 percent of Inner-city Students
September 06
New Guidelines Reveal the Complexity of Food Allergy Management
Significant Behavioral Problems in Immunodeficiant Children
May 06
School Guidelines for Managing Students with Food Allergies
Peak Flow Meters
March 06
New Therapies on the Horizon for Allergic Rhinitis
New Strategies May Halt the Atopic March
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis Can Be Controlled with Immunotherapy
Patient-Reported Symptoms Often Differ From Skin Test Results
Home Visits Increase Retention Rates Among Children in a Mobile Asthma Clinic
Concern Over Peanut Allergies Grows
Bill Would Set Federal Policy for Food Allergy in Schools
January 06
School House: Keeping Healthy at School - Ask the School Nurse
2005
November 05
Self-Reported Asthma Among High School Students
Managing Students with Food Allergy During a Shelter-in-Place Emergency
September 05
Preparing Your Student for Success
Study Validates Asthma, Allergy Screening Questionnaires for School Children
Perceptions and Preferences are Factors in Teen's Asthma
Life-Saving Allergy Drug Out of Reach for Many in Need
Report Highlights Dangers of Inhalant Use by 12- and 13-Year-Olds
Building Confidence: Eating in the Cafeteria
May 05
New Guidelines Conclude All Aerosol Therapy Devices Equally Effective
Going to School With Food Allergies
March 05
Are There Fakes and Frauds in Your Nebulizer?
January 05
Congress Encourages States to Allow Students to Self-Medicate for Asthma, Anaphylaxis
Kids, Sports & Inhalers
Federal Laws May Give Students Right to Carry Asthma Medication
Immunotherapy for Allergy to Insect Stings in Children
Asthma and Women's Hormones
Medications Approved for Use by Children
Aspirin-Induced Asthma
Antioxidants and Childhood Asthma
2004
November 04
Development and Validation of School-based Asthma and Allergy Screening Questionnaires in a 4-City Study
September 04
The Use of Food by Teachers
May 04
Specialty Medical Societies Offer Evidence-Based Conclusions on Inhaled Steroid Treatment for Asthma.
Study Confirms What Doctors and Parents Have Suspected: Peanut Allergies in Children have Doubled in Last Five Years.
January 04
"Tooning" in to Food Safety Icons
Effects of Ozone Levels on Asthmatic Children
Asthma Most Disruptive Chronic Condition
2003
November 03
Food Allergy in the Classroom: Finding a Balance
September 03
Hard information on food allergies and their effect on schools: “It’s Not Just Peanuts.”
May 03
ACAAI Conducts Seventh Annual Nationwide Asthma Screening Program
March 03
IL-4 Receptor is Effective in Persistent Asthma
Mouse Allergen Identified as an Inner-City Asthma Risk
Research Sheds Light on a New Asthma Therapy
New Research on Asthma and Sleep Disturbances
Allergy to Potatoes Responsible for Severe Allergic Disease in Some Infants and Young Children
Allergy Shots Reduce Risk of Developing Asthma
January 03
U.S. Panel Updates Asthma Management Guidelines
2002
November 02
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, Resolution on Asthma Management at School.
September 02
School Guidelines for Managing Students with Food Allergies
May 02
May - A Month of Awareness: AANMA and FAAN Campaigns Bring Asthma and Anaphylaxis to the Forefront
March 02
Spring Screening for Asthma; Staying Alert to Allergic Reactions.
January 02
Anaphylaxis Update
2001
November 01
Providing an Asthma Education Program for Elementary School Children
September 01
When Law and Duty Collide
May 01
Taking a Proactive Role in the Fight Against Asthma & Allergy
March 01
ACAAI 2001 Nationwide Asthma Screening Program — Don’t Let Asthma Take Your Breath Away
Asthma — the Psychological Effects on Children and Their Families
January 01
Asthma Safety of Inhaled Steroids Used by Asthmatic Children
Screening for Asthma at School
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Our annual survey is included in the May issue each year. We review findings in each issue over the school year — in September, an overview is presented and in the next four issues, detailed analyses of parts that call for more notice as indicating a change in our readers’ situations in terms of career security, career satisfaction, and salary compensation.
2009
2009 Career and Salary Survey Results — 09/09
2008
Analyzing Your Numbers: 2008 — 09/08
2007
Nitty Gritty Numbers: Career and Salary Survey 2007 — 09/07
2006
The results from the May 2006 survey are in. — 09/06
Breaking Down the Categories — 03/06
Salaries Rise, But at a Slower Rate — 01/06
2005
Similarities Stronger than Differences — 09/05
A Closer Look at Salary Variations — 03/05
Continued Emphasis on Certification — 01/05
2004
Shifting Times — 11/04
Experienced School Nurse Population Speaks Up — 09/04
As the Pendulum Swings — 03/04
Certification Recognized in Salary Rate — 01/04
2003
Retirements May be Reflected in Salary Report — 11/03
Stand Up and Be Counted... — 09/03
Only SNTs Earn a Salary Comparable to Teachers. — 03/03
Want a Bigger Paycheck? It Pays to be Certified. — 01/03
2002
School Nurses Report Double-Digit Salary Increase for First Time Since 1997! — 11/02
Here’s What’s Happening Around the Nation — 09/02
The "Typical" School Nurse: A Final Look at the Results of the 2001 Career & Salary Survey — 05/02
Inch by Inch...Step by Step! — 03/02
Key Elements to a Bigger Paycheck. — 01/02
2001
Compensation — The Eternal Problem – 11/01
Negotiating Tools and Food for Thought – 09/01
A Glimmer of Hope – 05/01
Still a Long Way to Go! – 03/01
Want to Maximize Your Pay? Go West! Get Certified! Put in the Time! – 01/01
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Articles selected are of special interest to provide school personnel, parents, and students with a framework for managing diabetes effectively in the school setting. The information dispensed here will help school nurses to educate others about this important topic.
2010
The Role of Physical Activity in Diabetes Management and Risk Factor Reduction for Type 2 Diabetes in Youth — 01/10
2009
Diabetes Resources for Schools:Update on National Diabetes Education Program Resources — 11/09
Diabetes Study Findings: What Do They Mean? — 09/09
What it Means to be an Adolescent with Diabetes — 05/09
Understanding Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Sensors — 03/09
Diabetes Care in the Very Young at School and Day Care Centers — 01/09
2008
Diabetes Care in School: Prepare for the Unexpected — 11/08
Carbohydrate Counting for Children with Diabetes: Why, What and How? — 09/08
Identifying Students at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes — 05/08
Volunteering at Diabetes Camp: A Professional Experience with Personal Benefits — 03/08
Transition of Diabetes Care from Pediatrics to Adulthood — 01/08
2007
When your Child is Diagnosed with Diabetes: Parents' Questions for the Healthcare Team — 11/07
The Need to Prevent Nicotine Addiction and Diabetes in Our Youth: The Role of School Health Programs — 09/07
Current Clinical Research on Type 2 Diabetes and Its Prevention in Youth — 05/07
Guidelines for Insulin Management of Diabetes in School — 03/07
Update on Insulin Pump Therapy — 01/07
2006
Real World Meal Planning Strategies for Children and Adolescents with Diabetes — 11/06
Comorbidities Associated with Type 1 Diabetes — 09/06
Diabetes, Cognitive Function, and School Performance — 05/06
Diabetes Research Concerning Children — 03/06
Hyperglycemia and Sick Day Management in Students with Diabetes — 01/06
2005
Managing Hypoglycemia in the School Setting — 11/05
Dealing with Diabetes in the School Setting - Update on Diabetes Resources — 09/05
Understanding Emotional and Psychological Considerations of Children with Diabetes: Tips for School Nurses — 05/05
Managing Insulin Requirements at School — 03/05
Nutrition Management Tools and Techniques for Working with Students with Diabetes — 01/05
2004
Federal Laws and Diabetes Management at School — 11/04
Developing Diabetes Training Programs for School Personnel — 09/04
Diabetes and Physical Activity at School — 05/04
Update on Insulin Pump Therapy — 03/04
Update on Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents — 01/04
2003
Medical Management Needs of Children with Diabetes at School — 11/03
Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A New Resource for Effective Diabetes Management in School. — 09/03
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Articles selected from The Prevention Researcher are of special interest to school nurses who may be working with high-risk youth. Topics have included “Reaching Youth Out of the Mainstream,” “Harm Reduction: Policy and Practice,” “Adolescent Gambling and Substance Use: The View from Texas”.
2009
Recognizing and Preventing Adolescent Eating Disorders and Muscularity Problems — 01/09
2008
Practical Strategies for Preventing Adolescent Suicide — 03/08
2007
Male Involvement: Implications for Reproductive and Sexual Health Programs — 03/07
2006
Teens Having Babies: The Unexplored Role of Domestic Violence — 05/06
Teen Fathers: An Introduction — 01/06
2005
Bullying at School Among Older Adolescents — 05/05
"If You Want To Win, You Have To Learn To Get Along:" Youth talk about their participation in extracurricular activities — 03/05
2004
Adolescent Maltreatment: An Overview of the Research — 11/04
Understanding Teenage Mothering: Conventional and Unconventional Wisdom — 05/04
Resiliency-based Research and Adolescent Health Behaviors — 01/04
2003
Recognizing Teen Depression — 09/03
Family Mentors and Educational Resilience Among Native Students — 05/03
Understanding Street Culture: A Prevention Perspective. — 03/03
2002
Helping Homeless Youth Help Themselves: Exploring the Roles of Professionals — 11/02
Lesbian and Gay Adolescents: Identity Development — 05/02
Helping Those Who Hurt Themselves — 01/02
2001
Adolescent Gambling and Substance Use: The View from Texas – 05/01
Harm Reduction: Policy and Practice – 03/01
Reaching Youth Out of the Mainstream – 01/01
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Short summaries of topics of interest.
2010
January 10
CDC Report Shows Obesity Among Low-Income, Preschool-Aged Children Has Stabilized
CDC Report Indicates Teen Sexual Health Trends Have Stalled
Discovery of New Transmission Patterns May Help Prevent Rotavirus Epidemics
Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use
2009
November 09
CDC Report Shows Obesity Among Low-Income, Preschool-Aged Children Has Stabilized
CDC Report Indicates Teen Sexual Health Trends Have Stalled
Discovery of New Transmission Patterns May Help Prevent Rotavirus Epidemics
Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use
September 09
Brain Imaging Study Provides New Understanding of How People With Anorexia Nervosa Are Able to Restrict Their Eating
Study Finds School-Supervised Asthma Medication Treatment Effective
Study by Texas Children’s Physician Underscores Strong Need for Multiple Immunization Strategies for Adolescents
Evidence-Based Child and Teen Mental Health Conference: The Second National Institute for Primary Care Providers School Nurses Targeted As Participants
May 09
‘Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Side-by-Side’
Compendium of State HIV Testing Laws
Drug Abuse by Teens: Parents Are Both Part of the Problem and Part of the Solution
Social Cohesiveness of Neighborhood Can Influence Children’s Physical Activity
State of America’s Children 2008 Report
Study Examines Neurological Development of Children Receiving Vaccines that Contained Thimerosal
March 09
Teen Pregnancy Linked to Watching Sexual Content on Television
Energy Drink Consumption in College Students and Problem Behaviors
California Supreme Court Rules Only Licensed Nurses Can Give Insulin Shots
Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Use of Medication for Chronic Illnesses Among Children
January 09
FDA and CDC Continue to Classify Gardasil a Safe and Effective Vaccine
American Academy of Pediatrics Increases Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamin D
Children’s Needs for Mental Health Care Reported by National Survey; Significant Differences Between US Boys and Girls in Use of Services Identified
Annual Increases in Diagnosed ADHD Cases From 1997-2006
FDA Rejects Move to Ban the Sale of Cold and Cough Medicines for Young Children
New Study Finds No Link between Measles Mumps and Rubella Vaccine and Autism
Vaccination is the Best Way to Prevent Meningitis
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Reports Increased Vaccination Rates Among 13-17 Year Olds
Teen Birth Rate Increases in 2006
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse Report Finds Parents Play a Role in Teens’ Access to Prescription Drugs and Marijuana
Prevention Task Force Recommends Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections for Sexually-Active Adolescents
Prescription Drugs Find Place in Teen Culture
2008
November 08
CDC Reports Trend Toward Reduced Sexual Risk Behaviors Among High School Students Has Leveled Off
CDC Reviews School Laws, Policies on Child/Adolescent Health
FDA Issues Warning on Cough Medicine Used for Children
Increase in Obesity Among American Young is Leveling Off
Institute of Medicine Committee Meets to Review National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs
Minor Consent Laws Are Imperative for Adolescents But Accidental Breaches in Privacy Still Occur
National Institutes of Health Study Reveals Activity Levels of Children Decline from Age 9 to 15
NIH Lists Psychotherapies Known to Work With Children and Adolescents
Prescription for Danger—Trends in Teen Drug Abuse
Preventing Influenza—The Case for Immunizing Children at School
School Nutrition Program Reduces Incidence of Overweight in Students
Teenage Girls Who Exercise May Get Protection from Premenopausal Breast Cancer
September 08
CDC Reviews School Laws, Policies on Child/Adolescent Health
FDA Issues Warning on Cough Medicine Used for Children
NIDA Explains ‘Science of Addiction’
NIH and Pediatrics Publish Supplement on the Developmental Nature of Underage Drinking
NIH Lists Psychotherapies Known to Work with Children and Adolescents
Prescription for Danger—Trends in Teen Drug Abuse
Preventing Influenza—The Case for Immunizing Children at School
School Nutrition Program Reduces Incidence of Overweight in Students
Teenage Girls Who Exercise May Get Protection from Premenopausal Breast Cancer
May 08
FDA Requires HIV Warning on Popular Contraceptives
FDA Launches New E-Mail Alerts
First Recommendations on Genetic Testing
Stomach Flu Spread By Contaminated Computer Keyboards
Teen Birth Rate Rose in 2006
Study Finds Youth Psychosis Predictable
Survey Finds Declines in Smoking, Drugs at Eighth Grade
Senate Drops School Food from Farm Bill
March 08
Being Specific About Being Special
Meningitis Vaccine Approved for Children
Where Schools Stand on Health and Wellness — A Comprehensive Report
School Health Issues: Contraceptives and Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
January 08
Drug-Resistant Staph Infections Reported in Schools
Study to Look for Heart Risks from ADHD Medications
Medicaid Proposes to End Reimbursements to Schools
Tobacco Still Biggest Health Threat for Students
Teens Report on Teen Driving - Speed, Passengers, Seat Belts, Cell Phones
2007
November 07
New Guidelines for Chicken Pox Vaccination
CDC Reports 'Significant' Increase in Youth Suicides
Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Food and Water Safety
Journal Reports on ADHD Follow-up Studies
IOM Recommends Tightening the Belt on Foods in Schools
School Breakfast Seen Reducing Nurse Visits
Beverage Makers Promise Progress on School Drinks
Extreme Irritability: Is it Childhood Bipolar Disorder?
Study Finds One-Third of Young Women Have HPV
September 07
ADHD Drugs Must Warn of Possible Adverse Effects
A Review of School-Based Interventions to Reduce Bullying
CDC Releases New Data on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Legislation Would Provide Federal Funds for SBHCs
Bill Would Assure Medicaid Reimbursement for School-Based Health Services to Children with Disabilities
New Emergency Guideline
The School as Drug Mart
Emergency Preparedness: A Quick Guide for School Staff
May 07
HPV Vaccination: Should States Make it Compulsory?
Immunization Registries Help Schools Verify Vaccination
Report Says 9 Percent of Children Have Asthma
NYCLU Calls on State Regents to Reject Regulations Permitting Schools to Use Noxious Stimuli to Manage Students with Disabilities
Recommended 2007 Immunization Schedules for Children and Adolescents
Three Looks at Teen Mental Health and Suicide
March 07
Family Ties: Major Research Findings Show Strong Familial Link to ADHD
Report Cites Progress, Problems in Preventing Childhood Obesity
CDC REcomments Routine HIV Screenings in Healthcare Settings
School Nutrition Standards Due Next Year
A Status Report on Electronic Health Records
Drug Approved to Treat Irritability in Children with Autism
One More Flu Vaccine is Approved
School Bus Injuries Underestimated, Researchers Say
January 07
SAMHSA Cites ADHD Medication Misuse
CDC Updates STD Treatment Guidelines
One More Flu Vaccine is Approved
Study Looks at Delaying Use of Antibiotics for Otitis Media
Sentate Passes Bill to Encourage Autism Screening, Intervention
Childhood Immunizations at Racord High, with Fewer Racial Disparities
Study Finds Schools Expose Children to 'Junk' Food Advertising
2006
November 06
Bills Would Tighten Ban on 'Junk Food' in Schools
Survey Finds Increaase in Drug Use Before Age 13
Senate Passes Bill to Encourage Autism Screening, Intervention
Updated Recommendations of the ACIP for the Control and Elimination of Mumps
Survey Finds High Schoolers Use Seat Belts More, Drink Less
The State of Electronic Health Records
Nutrition, Physical Exercise, and Obesity: What's Happening in Your School? - 2005/2006 Survey Results
September 06
FDA Approves Inhaled Insulin for Treating Diabetes
FDA Advised to Add 'Black Box' Warnings to Ritalin, Other Stimulants
Teens Report Using Prescription Drugs
Calories In, Calories Out: A Report on Food and Exercise in Public Elementart Schools
Gadgets and Ergonomics - Tips on How Children and Adults Alike Can Avoid Ailments While Using New 'Tech' Items
Latest Estimates on U.S. Obesity and Overweight
Marketing to the Young: The Tobacco Industry and Flavored Cigarettes
Foundations, Heart Association Offer Schools Help with Overweight, Obesity
MTF Survey Finds Overall Decline in Teen Substance Abuse
Report Cites Improvement in Children's Dental Health
Survey Finds Increase in Drug Use Before Age 13
Studies See Link Between Sleep Loss and Obesity
The Maryland Story: How One State is Ending Scoliosis Screening
Safety on the Road: How Has Your School Planned for Safe Events Off-Campus
Skin Patch Approved for ADHD
May 06
Lawsuits to Target Beverages in Schools
Nurses' Research Proves Mother Knows Best When Taking Temp
Experts Cite Physical Activity as Key in Preventing Childhood Obesity
Survey Finds Parents Clueless about New School Wellness Policies
New Cough Guideline Urge Adult Whooping Cough Vaccine
Stopping the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
March 06
Survey Reports ADHD, LD Prevalence in 2003
Study Confirms That Teens Drive More Riskily with Passengers
Whooping Cough Vaccination Recommended for Adolescents
Beverage Makers Offer Schools Vending Machine Options
Monitoring the Future Survey Finds Mixed Trends on Student Drug Use
House Passes Bill to Prevent Schools from Requiring Medication
FDA Warns About the ADHD Drug Strattera and Meningococcal Vaccine
Hand Hygiene Seen as Major Health Care Challenge
Every Child By Two
Lawsuits to Target Beverages in Schools
January 06
Health of Minors is Issue in Supreme Court Abortion Case
Teen Drug Abuse Continues Its Three-Year Decline
First-Grade Intervention Reduces Smoking Initiation in Middle School
'Doping' - It's Not Just In the Olympics
Depression Elevates Suicide Risk in Substance-Abusing Adolescents
Many Parents Use Cranberry Juice to Treat Kids' Urinary Trouble
Promoting Eating Disorders on the Internet
What Teenagers Think
2005
November 05
Society for Adolescent Medicine Takes Position on Bullying
AAP Warns on Performance Enhancers for Youth
New Meningococcal Vaccine Recommended for Young Adolescents
Missing Vaccinations Blamed for Varicella Outbreak
CDC Sets New Safety Goals for Childhood Vaccines
September 05
School Nutritionists Urge End to Reduced-Price Lunches
The Role of School Breakfast in the Federal Safety Net
Journal Says 'Small Behavioral Changes' Could Prevent Obesity
School Programs Seen Effective in Preventing Obesity
Statistis Show Teen Pregnancy, Birth, Abortion Rates Decline
Planned Parenthood Challenges Texas Law on Abortion Funding
Supreme Court Agrees State Parental Consent Law is Unconstitutional
Child Abuse Prevention Blue Band Campaign
Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments in IDEA Case
Report Finds 500 Percent Rise in School-Age Autism
May 05
Teen Years Tough on Teeth
School Vaccination Coverage, 2003-2004
Innovative Orange County Program Honored for Addressing Growing Shortage of School Nurses
CDC, HRSA Publish Guide for Improving Health of Adolescents, Young Adults
March 05
New Index Measures Self-Control, Predicts Drug Abuse Vulnerability in Adolescent Boys
Are Schools a Factor When Parents Refuse Immunization?
President Signs Youth Suicide Prevention Law
January 05
When Schools Conduct Surveys - What's the Law?
Teens' Drug Use Declines Dramatically, According to MTF Survey Results
School-Based Program Promotes Positive Behavior, Reduces Risk Factors for Drug Use, Other Problems
Preventing Childhood Obesity
How Good are the Best Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatments?
Examining the Tragedy of Youth Suicide
Congress Gives Schools Two Years to Improve Nutrition/Wellness
2004
November 04
An Update on Health Insurance for Adolescents
CDC Reports Record High Immunization Rates
Court Ruling Ends Funding of Rochester, NY School Nurses
Government to Stockpile Flu Shots for Children
HHS Pushes Health Information Technology
House Bill Makes Only Minor Changes in School Food
Index Shows Declines in Child Health Because of Obesity
National Athletic Trainers' Association Cites Urgent Need for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Secondary Schools
National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results Released
New Data Show Increased Inhalant Abuse by Children
New Guidelines for Diagnosing, Managing Ear Infections in Children
NIH Announces Expanded Health Information on Web
NIH Offers Middle School Curriculum on Alcohol
Overweight is Becoming Leading Cause of Preventable Death
Parents Said to Lack Accurate Information on Condoms, Contraceptives
Pediatrics Academy Urges School-Based Mental Health Services
Psychotropic Drugs for Children Outpace Medications for Asthma
Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule, July-December 2004
Study Finds Cardiovascular Risk in Youth Overweight
Survey Sees Limited Progress in Preventing Smoking by Teenagers
September 04
Why Did a Highly Vaccinated School Population Come Down with Chickenpox?
Sex, Drugs, and Deliquency in Urban and Suburban Public Schools
Doctors Often Don't Ask, Don't Tell Young Patients about Tobacco Cessation
The State of Sex Education in American Schools
House Opens Debate on Child Nutrition
Childhood Obesity - What the research tells us
HHS Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign
Worth Noting
May 04
Nutrition and Obesity - What's Ahead for School Food?
Nutrition, Physical Exercise, and Obesity: What's Happening in Your School
Bush Proposes School-Based Drug Testing Plan
School Prevention Program Effective With Youths at High Risk for Substance Abuse
Surgeon General Urges Attention to Childhood Obesity
Web Site Aims to Educate Kids about Calcium
Fast Food and Obesity - Is There a Connection?
Monograph Summarizes State Minor Consent Laws
FDA to Require Bar Codes on Drugs
March 04
Bill Would Expand Free School Meals, Eliminate Reduced-Price Meals.
New Study Adds to Growing Evidence Supporting Vaccine Safety.
School-Based Telehealth Care: Is it an Option?
Survey Finds Smoking Down in High School but Not in Middle School.
Students who Bully, and Their Victims.
Polls Schow Teachers and Parents Agree on Reducing Childhood Obesity.
Senate Approves nutrition/Physical Activity Bill
Pediatricians Take Position on Soft Drinks in Schools.
Panel Approves OTC Emergency Contraception.
NIDA Launches New Drug Education Program for Teens.
Flu in Children Calls Attention to Reye's Syndrom.
January 04
Report Cites Role of School Food in Obesity.
Revised Sandards for Child and Adolescent Immunization Practices.
Medical Reimbursement after October 16 - HIPPA Compliance for Schools.
Parents and Cildren Can Benefit from Refresher Course on Hand Hygiene.
Exercise: How Much is Too Much?
Children Aged 9-13 Report Little After-School Physical Activity.
Head Lice and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Methicillin-Resistant Skin Infections Reported in Athletic Teams.
2003
November 03
Congress Acts to Encourage Defibrillation in Schools.
New Reports on Violence and Binge Drinking.
FDA Approves Growth Hormone for Children.
HHS Pushes for Electronic Health Care System.
New Website Aims for Regular Physical Activity.
Senate Approves Pediatric Drug Testing.
Childhood Immunization Update.
Pediatrics Academy Calls for Action on Epidemic of Child Overweight.
September 03
Study Finds Children Get Little Moderate to Vigorous Activity in School PE.
Researchers Look at Relationship of Condom Availability to Sexual Behavior.
HHS Publishes Rules for Electronic Health Transactions.
Report Cites Role of School Food in Obesity.
Report on Future of Children Emphasizes Health Insurance.
House Passes Bill to Bar School from Requiring Medication of Students.
Strattera: A New Medication for Treatment of ADHD.
Teen Smoking Dropped Dramatically in 2002.
The Other Health Privacy Law: What FERPA Requires of Schools.
May 03
Teen Ecstasy Use Down, But More Education and Awareness Needed.
Adolescent Overweight Still on the Rise, JAMA Reports.
Study Reports on Brain Characteristics of ADHD Children.
Spina Bifida Association Launches New Website.
Dying From Violent Acts at School: What Are the Risks for Young People?
New Rules for Electronic Transactions.
March 03
2003 Immunization Schedule Recommends Catch-ups to Age 18.
Survey Reveals Parents' Reactions to Children who Stutter.
Guidance for the Clinician Rendering Pediatric Care: A Clinical Report on Head Lice.
Getting Hurt by a Backpack — It May Not be What you Think.
Identifying and Treating Eating Disorders.
Survey Shows Some Drug Use by Students Down in 2002.
Trial Shows Vaccine May Prevent HPV Infection.
January 03
Methylphenidate and Height/Weight and Tics for ADHD.
Ear Temperature Poorly Correlated with Rectal Temperature.
Trends in Youth Sexual Risk Behaviors.
Study Questions Quality of School Drug Programs.
Study Finds Adolescent Girls Have Little Physical Activities.
GAO cites Reduced School Immunization Requirements.
Support for Safe Medication Guidelines.
2002
November 02
Mental Health Agenda Now Set for U.S. Children.
Will Congress Have a Better Idea?
NCI Reports on Youth Smoking.
School Nurse Drought.
Supreme Court Takes on Issue of School Drug Testing.
NIDA's Drug Abuse Education Information.
HHS Backs Continued Testing of Drugs Used to Treat Children.
Dying from Violent Acts at School: What are the Risks for Young People.
September 02
Growing Evidence of Risk to Children From Toxic Chemicals Compels Scientists' Campaign.
Biochemical Brain Abnormality Found in School-Age Children Prenatally Exposed to Cocaine.
Using a Digital Camera in the School Nurses Office.
Proposed Medical Privacy Regulations Grant Parents New Rights.
NIDA's Drug Abuse Education Information.
May 02
U.S. Earn Disappointing "C" on Oral Health Report Card
One in Four Children Affected by Parental Substance Abuse.
March 02
School Curriculum Developed to Fight the Image of Mental Illness in the Classroom.
Hungry Youngsters = Insufficient Learning.
Preventing Teen Pregnancy - A Report on What Works.
Strategies Announced Prompting Responsible Sexual Behavior and Health.
January 02
How's Your Vocabulary?
Remedies to Help the Nursing Shortage — Intercepting the Cycles of Predicted Nursing Shortages.
Safeguarding the Rights and Privacy of Children.
Spread the EDAP Message - "Listen to Your Body"
'That Time of the Month' for School Nurses
2001
November 01
An Alliance in Tobacco-Free Education — Tar Wars and School Nurses.
The Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals — An Organization You May Have Overlooked.
September 01
A Louse-y Perspective — No-Nit Policies — Good or Bad?
Scoliosis — The Importance of Screening in the School Setting.
SOS: Signs of Suicide Prevention Program — Helping Teens in High School.
Readership Survey.
May 01
Coming Soon — Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitors.
Key Facts on Child Abuse and Neglect from Prevent Child Abuse America.
School Nurses Key in Preventing Playground Injuries.
Scoliosis — A Lateral Curve of the Spine, Most Often Detected in Adolescent Female Students.
Looking for Reliable Nutrition Resources on the Net?
March 01
The Latest Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations.
Lesson One — Self-Control.
January 01
Join EDAP Prevention Effort – “Every Body is Beautiful!” — Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
Nursing 101 — Timeless Tools of the Trade.
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With all that is now known about nutrition, especially the ease with which a healthful diet can be established, it is appalling to see how most students eat — including at school. The information dispensed here will help — and sometimes inspire — school nurses to educate others about this important aspect of schooling.
2009
Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods — 01/09
2006
Body Image, Disorderd Eating and the School Environment — 11/06
Diabetes Management: Pumping – A Viable Alternative — 05/06
Soft Drinks: The Liquid Candy — 03/06
MyPyramid: A Review — 01/06
2005
What's the Latest Buzz on Caffeine? — 11/05
Pediatric Weight Issues: What are Healthcare Providers and Parents to Do? — 09/05
Low Carb: Is it the way to quick healthy long-term weight loss, or not? — 05/05
Eating Disorders: Early Detection Can Lead to Improved Outcomes — 03/05
Label Reading 101-Can Reading Labels Help Children Make Healthier Food Choices? — 01/05
2004
Breakfast: Is it Worth it? — 11/04
Vending Machines in Schools: What are we to do? — 09/04
Prevention: The Best Way to Help Our Kids Avoid the Obesity Epodemic — 05/04
Obesity: Possible Solutions — 03/04
Obesity: A Word that Needs Further Discussion — 01/04
2003
Diabetes - A Review — 09/03
The Mediterranean Food Guide Pyramid — 05/03
Nutrition Corner — “Diet and ADHD” — 03/03
Nutrition Corner — “The Nutritional Challenges of Genetic Enzyme-Deficiency Syndromes” — 01/03
2002
Eating Local Foods — 11/02
The Truth About FAT — 09/02
Food Allergies & Label Reading — 05/02
"Maintaining a Healthy…" by Jennifer Bendelius, MS, RD, CDN — 03/02
The Obesity Epidemic — What Are We to Do? — 01/02
2001
Thin! At What Price? – 11/01
School Food: A Nurse’s Beginning Efforts for Change — 05/01
So How Is Your School’s Food? — 03/01
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General health and happiness and school performance are intimately connected to oral health. And oral health is something that the school nurse can almost assume is compromised in a majority of students from K-12.
2010
Include Oral Health in Your Ongoing Health Curriculum—February is National Children’s Dental Health Month— 01/10
2009
P.A.N.D.A.: Helping Professionals Identify Suspected Child Abuse for 15 Years — 11/09
Start the School Year Off Right with Proper Oral Health Care — 09/09
Summertime Oral Hygiene: Tips to Return in the Fall with Healthy, Happy Smiles — 05/09
Mouth Guards: Protecting Healthy Smiles — 03/09
Give Kids A Smile Day Offers Dental Exams to Children in Need—February 6th — 01/09
2008
What Teens Should Know About Oral Piercings — 11/08
Why Is My Tooth Loose? Teaching First-graders About the Journey from Primary to Permanent Teeth — 09/08
School’s Out for Summer: Preparing for Next year — 05/08
Dental Care for Underserved Children: What Can Be Done? — 03/08
Getting Students Excited About Dental Health — 01/08
2007
Braces: Treatments to Ensure a Healthy Smile — 11/07
Oral Health Education: Innovative Approaches Across the Nation Help Safeguard Students' Teeth — 09/07
Through Education and Awareness, School Nurses can Play an Integral Role in the Identification and Prevention of Child Abuse — 05/07
Special Needs Children Need Special Dental Care — 03/07
New Focus on Nutrition in Schools Combined with Oral Health Education Can Work Toward Combating Childhood Dental Illness All Year — 01/07
2006
'Tis the Season for Cavity Prevention — 11/06
Making Oral Health Fun for Little Ones — 09/06
Oral Signs and Symptoms Help Dentists Detect Disease and Disorders in Children — 05/06
Oral Health Consequences of Experimenting with Tobacco and Oral Piercings — 03/06
Start the New Year with Proper Oral Health Care — 01/06
2005
Dental Emergencies at School - How to treat and Prevent Oral Emergencies — 11/05
Combating Childhood Tooth Decay: Avoiding the Sugar that Lurks in Cafeteria Lines and Lunchbox Favorites — 09/05
The Role of School Nurses in Recognizing, Reporting, and Preventing Childhood Abuse — 05/05
Reducing Risk Liability for Dental Injuries in School Children — 03/05
2004
Treatment of Avulsed Teeth by School Nurses — 03/04
Sugar Shock: Limiting Sugar Intake for the Sake of Oral Health is Tougher That it Sounds — 01/04
2003
Community Approaches to a National Problem: Oral Health (Part 2) — 11/03
Community Approaches to a National Problem: Oral Health (Part 1) — 09/03
Should Schools Provide On-site Oral Care? — 05/03
2002
Basic Oral Health Concerns — 09/02
Advocating for the Oral Health of Children — 01/02
2001
Protecting the Dental Health of the Special-Needs Child – 11/01
Protecting Healthy Smiles: What the School Nurse Can Do – 09/01
Call for Dysphagia Management Teams in the Schools – From the Perspective of a Speech–Language Pathologist – 05/01
Laying the Foundation for Good Oral Health – Getting Children Motivated About Dental Health – 03/01
The Eruption Pattern of the Teeth – 01/01
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Out of the mass of new products competing for the attention of healthcare providers, our staff selects those we feel to be directly applicable to school nursing practice. Each listing features a picture of the product, accompanied by the supplier’s description, including directions for obtaining additional information and ordering.
2010
January 10
The Boy’s and Girl’s Body Books
New Cough and Cold Children’s Medicines - To print your free brochure "Cover Your Cough" please click here.
Stuttering Causes School Woes: Free Brochure Offers 8 Tips for Teachers
2009
November 09
The Boy’s and Girl’s Body Books
New Cough and Cold Children’s Medicines
Stuttering Causes School Woes: Free Brochure Offers 8 Tips for Teachers
September 09
New Book Highlights Relationship Between Foods and Allergies
New Workbook Enhances Daily Routines for Children with AD/HD
Stuttering: Myths, Beliefs and Straight Talk
May 09
Connect With Kids: Resource for the Latest Research-Based Parenting Tips, Teacher Information and News About Kids
New Basic First Aid Release from American Safety & Health Institute
MedTerms is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com
March 09
Connect with Kids - TV Series
Free Poster from AANMA
Helping to Navigate the Teen Years
Immunization for Healthcare Providers
Nix Adds Pesticide-Free Lice Treatment
January 09
2009 National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) Campaign
Encourage Kids with the Express Your Health!™ Activity Book
2008
November 08
EpiPen® Auto-Injector Trainer Available Free from Dey
Nine Stars USA Introduces New Technically Advanced Infrared Trashcans
September 08
Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel
2008 Pocket Guide for Diabetes Care Now Available
May 08
Allergy and Asthma Tool Kit
School Food Allergy Program
March 08
Hemophilia—School Toolkit
Talking First Aid Kit
NIDA Explains ‘Science of Addiction’
January 08
Healthy Schools Network, Inc
Environmentalism for Kids of All Ages
2007
November 07
Free Youth Smoking Prevention (YSP) Materials Available
Reference Guide for Smoking Cessation
Where are the Germs Hiding This Back-to-School Season?
September 07
New Clinical Practice Guideline Helps Nurse Practitioners Identify, Reduce and Prevent Childhood Overweight
Guide from the National Diabetes Education Program to Help Schools Manage Diabetes in Students
May 07
New First Aid System Meets 2006 National First Aid Science Advisory Board Guidelines
EPA Helps Schools and Child Care Facilities Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
Gendron's New Bariatric Products Catalog Offers Full Line of Beds, Personal Mobility Equipment and Other Bariatric Patient Care Solutions
March 07
Website Promotes Shared Responsibility for Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
Autism Speaks Launches New Website
Yoga for Kids Breathes Life into Learning
January 07
SNAP - School Network for Absenteeism Prevention
National Athletic Trainers' Association
American Diabetes Association Makes it Easy to Kepp Kids Healthy and Active
2006
November 06
Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel
Sani-Hands® For Kids
Fairy Tales Hair Care Offers Free Head Lice Prevention Package
September 06
ADHD Resources for Teens from AAP
NIDA and Scholastic Offer Teens and Teachers: New Heads Up
The ABCs of Stuttering
May 06
Visual Technology Applications, Inc. Announces Major Upgrade
Your Pyramid Connections™ Slide Guide
March 06
MRSA
Delta Dental of New Jersey Free Online Newsletter
January 06
SOS - Signs of Suicide Prevention Program for Secondary Schools
Alpet D2 Ready-to-Use Disinfectant Receives EPA Efficacy Claim Against Norovirus (aka Norwalk Virus)
2005
November 05
National Association of School Nurses
The ABCs of Stuttering: New DVD for Parents and Teachers
The Healthy Snack
September 05
Minnesota's Addiction Intervention Resources introduces steroid intervention program to deal with performance-enhancing drugs
Medical Illustrator Invents Life-Saving Aid for Defibrillator Users
The Everydaykidz Program
March 05
Be Koool Cooling Gel Sheets Relieve Discomfort of Fever
Philips Announces Comprehensive HeartStart Essentials Toolkit to Help Establish Effective School-based Early Defibrillation Programs
January 05
In their Own Words-Kids Who Stutter Star in New Video
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics Breathes Life Into the Change of Season With Free Allergic Asthma for Dummies Book
Free Nutrition and Weight Control Information
2004
November 04
Nurses Fight Chronically Dry, Sensitive Hands with New Shielding Lotions
Prepare for Tinea Capitis Season
ReCAPP Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
September 04
Non-prescription Gebauer's Instant Ice Provides Relief for Minor Sports Injuries
Save-A-Tooth
CHHCS Health Site for Kids and Teens
May 04
Extending Patient Care and Education, Type 1 Tools Simplify Type 1 Diabetes Management with a Kid-Friendly, Can-Do Attitude
FREE Ovide Cares Kit
Teens. Talk. Cancer. Online. Get in the Loop at www.GroupLoop.org
March 04
Free Nutrition and Weight Control Information.
Woodridge Labs, Inc. Launches a New Pesticide-Free Head Lice Product with a Focus on Patient Education.
IFIC Launches Redesigned Website.
January 04
SDA and CDC Offer Hand Hygiene Program for Middle School Students to Combat Sickness and School Absenteeism.
Recognizing and Managing ADHD in the Classroom.
New Resource Available - Health Education Materials for Elementary and Middle School Children.
New Site for Health Information for Kids and Teens.
Healthy K.I.D.S. - A New Resource on Exercise and Nutrition for Middle School Children.
2003
November 03
The Child Who Stutters at School.
New PDA Version of SNAP for 2003.
New Sexual Responsibility & Sexual Health Pamphlets.
Helping Children Live with Death and Loss.
September 03
The Food Guide Pyramid...Basic Maintenance For Your Body — A New Partnership.
New Flavored Milk With No Sugar Added.
Help Prevent Childhood Choking.
State of Healthcare Workforce 2003.
Tinea Capitis Patient Education.
May 03
New OPTEC 500 Vision Tester.
School Health Issues - Keeping Kids Healthy: Obesity, Nutrition & Physical Exercise.
March 03
Leading Medical Experts Join Forces to Advance Understanding of ADHD.
Managing Life-Threatening Allergies in Schools.
Parents: The Anti-Drug.
January 03
Food Insight Taps into the Energy of Kidnetic.com.
Handwashing Education.
Oral Health Education.
SunWise — New School Program from the EPA.
2002
November 02
Blueberry Helps Parents, School Defend Against Child Abductors.
NAPNAP Launches Pertussis.com.
New Poison Control Centers Phone Number.
SOS Suicide Prevention Program.
September 02
S.T.A.R.T. Now — Straight Talk About Responsible Treatment Now.
Puberty's Wild Ride — A Publication of the Family Planning Council, Philadelphia, PA.
The ABCs of Back to School With Food Allergies — Advice from FAAN.
The State of the Healthcare Workforce 2001 — Decline in RNs Predicted.
May 02
Kids Informed, Kids Aware — Shriners Hospitals for Children Presents Burn Prevention Informaiton to Help Educators Teach Critical Skills.
Camp Guide to Managing Severe Allergic Reactions.
Recovering From Depression: A Workbook for Teens.
Good News for Diabetic Children - NovoPen Junior.
March 02
Understanding ADHD: Information for Parents.
Journeyworks Publishing- Helping You Promote Health.
Risk Watch — Make Time for Safety.
Ask a Nurse: From Home Remedies to Hospital Care.
January 02
Free Programs from the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.
Just Around the Corner for Girls and Boys.
Medical Issues in the Classroom.
Addressing the Needs of Type 1 Diabetics.
2001
November 01
Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul — 101 Stories to Celebrate, Honor and Inspire the Nursing Profession.
The Many Colors of ADHD — Calendar Contest Celebrating the Artistic Gifts of Children with ADHD.
Partners for Healthy Growth — Growth Disorders Addressed by National Program.
What to Do For Teen Health — New Book for Parents Offers Practical Teen Health Advice.
September 01
How Do Your Genes Fit? An Educational Video Using Marfan Syndrome as a Case Study.
"IMPACT” Asthma Kids CD — Clinically Tested Approach Available for School Asthma.
Legal Issues in School Health Services — A Resource for School Administrators, School Attorneys, and School Nurses.
SureClean Gerumen Removal Kit — Features Lighted Ear Loops.
May 01
Can’t Fool Me! Personal Safety Made Fun — Yello Dyo’s Teacher-Friendly Lesson Plans.
Heroin Kids: Dying for Help — Video Seeks to Educate Young People About the Dangers of Heroin.
Opening and Closing Pandora’s Box — Discussing Sensitive Topics with Children and Their Families.
Qwikstrip Products — A New Bandage Designed to Protect You and the People You Care For.
March 01
Care of the Young Athlete — All New Guide to Sports Participation and Injury Treatment for Children.
Linking Families to Sources of Help — Resource Guide for Rare Diseases.
Living With Juvenile Diabetes — A Practical Guide for Raising Children with Juvenile Diabetes.
What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick — Nurses Publish “How To” on Childhood Illness.
January 01
Back to School: Teens Prepare for Re-entry — Videos With Attitude.
The Clinician’s Practical Guide to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
The Got-It! Eye Inspection Kit Helps See and Remove Foreign Objects.
Superhero Captain Bio — Web site helps youngsters learn about Hepatitis B.
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Not all school nurses can attend the Annual Conference, and there is no substitute for such an experience. However, in each issue of SNN, we provide a thorough abstract of an outstanding session, plus a personal reaction to the information presented, authored by a school nurse.
2007
Making an "A" in Playground Injury Prevention — 09/07
Clinical Challenges in Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Treating Anaphylaxis — 05/07
Drug-endangered Children and the Manufacture of Methamphetamine — 03/07
Helping Hands: Collaborating for Coordinated School Health Programs — 01/07
2006
Get S.M.A.R.T. About Meningitis — 11/06
Disaster Preparedness in Schools for Chemical and Radiological Weapons and Agents of Opportunity — 09/06
The Abdomen: The Complete Examination — 05/06
More Than Just a Cough: Pertussis, and the Nurse's Role in School and Community Health — 03/06
Understanding Sudden Loss and Traumatic Grief at School — 01/06
2005
The Musculoskeletal Examination: How and When to Evaluate — 11/05
Making Our Lives Count: Youth in Partnership with Health Professionals — 09/05
Kid's Environmental Health — 05/05
What's New in the Treatment and Management of Food Allergy — 03/05
2004
Why Parents Claim Immunization Exemptions, and the Role of School Nurses — 11/04
Activate: A Childhood Overweight Prevention Initiative — 05/04
Nursing Assessment and Treatment of Headaches in Children — 03/04
Anaphylaxis/Acute Allergic Emergecies — 01/04
2003
Schools: The Hub of the Wheel for CPR/AED Programs in the School and the Community — 11/03
The Impact of Culture on Health and Wellness: Culture Counts — 09/03
Healers in Our Schools: The Call for Partnership — 05/03
Advocating for School Health Programs. — 03/03
Beneath the Surface of Eating Disorders. — 01/03
2002
It Takes a Partnership: Coping with Chronic Medical Conditions. — 11/02
Obesity Epidemic in School Age Children: Is School Part of the Problem or a Partner in the Remedy? — 09/02
Threat Assessment and Management — 05/02
Development of a School Crisis Team — 03/02
Mental Health Approaches to Violence Prevention in Schools — 01/02
2001
Preventing Sexual Assault Among Female High School Students: Establishing a Proactive Program – 11/01
Climb Off Dead Horses: Making Change – 09/01
Legal Implications of Electronic Student Records – 05/01
Making Classroom Connections: Skill Building Across Risk Behavior Issues – 03/01
What Kids Need to Thrive in the 21st Century – 01/01
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Vision and hearing are vital issues in school performance, and school nurses are highly involved in screening efforts concerning both. Our articles are contributed by practicing experts in the fields of children’s vision and hearing, with an emphasis on current concepts.
2010
Usher Syndrome— 01/10
2009
What Teachers, School Nurses, and Parents, Should Know About Being Colorblind — 03/09
2008
EyeCare America® Children’s Program. What every parent should know about children’s eye health — 09/08
Your State and Vision Screening: What’s the Score? — 05/08
Healthy Vision — What Schools, Parents and Communities Can Do — 03/08
2007
Childhood Vision: What the Research Tells Us — 11/07
2003
Central Auditory Processing Disorder — 05/03
Feast For Your Eyes. Nutrients That May Help Save Your Sight. — 03/03
2002
Training the Brain: A New Program for Struggling Students — 05/02
“Ocular Emergencies” by Robert Davis, OD, FAAO — 03/02
Invisible Pervasive Handicap in the Classroom — 01/02
2001
Hearing Loss and Educational Management – 11/01
Back to School: Children’s Vision and Learning — The AOA Introduces Get On Board, Back-in-School Program – 09/01
Coming Soon to a School of Yours! Pediatric Cochlear Implants – 05/01
Photoscreening — A Viable Method for Referral – 01/01
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In this section, School Nurse News, highlights those school nurses who's colleagues want to introduce our readers to an exceptional school nurse. If you have a school nurse that you would like to recognize, print out the form below and send it along with an electronic file of your article to Chris Flath, School Nurse News, 200 Valley Road, Suite 405, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856.
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Rosemary Reilly, RN — 09/05
Pat Brown of Spencerport, NY — 11/04
Virginia Windmuller of Wayne, NJ — 09/04
Teresa A. Johnson of Williamsville, NY — 03/04
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2007
Bipolar Disorder: An Evolving Understanding of the Diagnosis — 01/07
2006
The DSM - What Exactly Is It? — 09/06
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1999
The Future of School Nursing – 11/99
School Nursing in the Latter Part of the Twentieth Century – 09/99
School Nursing: The 1920s Through the 1970s – 05/99
The ‘Experiment’ that Endured — The Beginnings of School Nursing – 03/99
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