Standards and trends in School Nurse Practice can change rapidly; we strive to provide access to the most current information available to school nurses across Tennessee. Through our affiliate organization the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) you may enroll in one of the many modules at the Online Continuing Education Learning Center for free or at a reduced fee, depending on whether you are a paying dues member or not.
Managing Students with Seizures: A Training for School Nurses
Free for ALL school nurses.
The Managing Students with Seizures: A Training for School Nurses program is available to online learners through the NASN Online Continuing Education Learning Center. The program is divided into five modules to assist the school nurse in learning to effectively manage seizures in a school environment. There is no cost to participate in this program online. Visit the Learning Center for more information or to participate [note: First time Learning Center users must click ‘Create User Profile’ to register as a user before using the Center. Be sure to read the information on the Center’s home page and the FAQ section for more information about the Center.]
Managing Students With Seizures
NASN Head Lice Resources
NASN has an entire webpage devoted to resources to manage head lice in the school setting. You will find evidence-based educational materials, position statements as well as articles regarding changing policies.
To access this webpage, please click here: NASN Head Lice Resources
Additionally, you will find this resource: Practical Strategies for Managing Infestations, an educational webcast on managing head lice infestations among school-age children, is now available on demand. Hosted by two nationally recognized experts who share their own hands-on experience and clinical expertise, this program will enhance your understanding of head lice and equip you with practical strategies for dealing decisively and effectively with a widespread – and widely misunderstood – problem in your school and community. This educational program is part of a collaborative initiative between the National Association of School Nurses and Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.
To access this webcast, please click here: Back to School on Head Lice: Practical Strategies for Managing Infestations
Sanofi-Pasteur has provided TASN with this PowerPoint called “Going to School on Head LIce” which can be customized to fit your needs. Click here for this PowerPoint: Going to School on Head Lice.
Dr. Rich Pollack’s website:Identify US