Publications
1:1 Nursing Services for Students with Special Health Care Needs
Administration of Medications in Wisconsin Schools (2022)
Bloodborne Pathogens: Model Exposure Control Plan for Wisconsin Schools (April 2009 Edition)
Delegation in the School Setting (2019)
Nursing Services in Wisconsin Schools (2022)
Meeting Student Health Needs While on Field Trips – Tool Kit for Wisconsin Schools (2019)
Sample International Travel Documents
School Nurse Documentation in Career and College Ready IEPs (2023)
Resources
Mobile Dental Program Q & A (DHS, 2013) School Health Staff Responsibilities School Health Associates Illness and Injury Protocols NASN’s Emergency Resources, Equipment and Supplies List for Schools Pediatric First Aid and Safety Training for Teachers and Caregivers will teach anyone working with children the essential skills to confidently and effectively manage pediatric first aid emergencies. Participants will learn how to assess first aid emergencies, handle common pediatric injuries and illnesses, build and maintain a first aid kit, plan for school or child care emergencies, and create a disaster response plan. Parents and other caregivers may register for this new course on the American Academy of Pediatrics webpage. You do not need to be a member of AAP to register for the course ($25). Health Screening & Appraisals - Wisconsin School Nurse Handbook Chapter 6 Guidelines For Hearing Screening in the School Setting (Missouri) Pure Tone Hearing Screening in Schools: Revised (Video) School Nurses Guide to Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) Early Hearing Detection & Intervention website DPI FAQ Regarding School Audiology Services DPI Professional and Family Resources to Support Students - Deaf or Hard of Hearing USP-Combination of United States Pharmocopeia and National Formulary USP Catalog (September 13, 2021) Pharmacy School Prescription Explanation - The Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin created this resource for members surrounding the legalities of filling prescriptions in the name of a school. This resource explains which medications pharmacies may accept and fill a prescription in the name of a school. Wisconsin Statute 118.07(3) that required each school board and the governing body of each private school and each charter school to provide the parents and guardians of pupils enrolled in grade 6 in the school district or school with the information regarding meningococcal disease was repealed March 2023. Schools are no longer required to send out this information. Schools may still choose to do so to support public health efforts to prevent vaccine preventable diseases. The following may serve as templates or resources for school districts in providing information to parents: Statewide Naloxone Standing Order for Nurses Opioid Antagonist Specific Resources/Medication Training 2024 FAQ Stocking and Administering Opioid Antagonists in Wisconsin NCSSLE Lesson from the Field Webinar- Part 1: Knowing the Fact About Fentanyl - View webinar recording and locate multiple resources including federal resources, campaigns, studies and advocacy and curricular information. NCSSLE Lesson from the Field Webinar- Part 2: Preventing and Addressing Fentanyl Use – View webinar recording and learn about a variety of approaches schools and communities are taking to educate students on the risks of fentanyl. Drug Enforcement Agency Operation Prevention parent, school and curriculum resources for elementary through high school. The DEA and Discovery Education have created Operation Prevention to provide schools, communities and workplaces of every kind with proactive digital tools to raise awareness about the dangers of substance misuse. this empowering educational initiative is designed to inspire life-changing conversations and equip people from all walks of life with the knowledge and refusal skills they need to succeed. Identifying Counterfeit Drugs - These science-based resources equip students in grades 9–12 with an understanding of what counterfeit drugs are, how they work, and why they are so harmful to individuals and communities. Engage students in positive steps they can take to manage stress in healthy ways and empower others to be aware of the dangers of counterfeit drugs. CDC Stop Overdose - Website contains information to educate people who use drugs about the dangers of illicitly manufactured fentanyl, the risks and consequences of mixing drugs, the lifesaving power of naloxone, and the importance of reducing stigma around recovery and treatment options. DHS Signs of an Overdose - Wallet Card How to Safely Manage Fentanyl Contamination-A Guide for School Staff Song For Charlie Real Talk About Fake Pills Drug Enforcement Agency - One Pill Can Kill Drug Enforcement Agency - Fentanyl Fact Sheet National Overdose Prevention Network - Free NARCAN Nasal Spray for Eligible Schools Department of Health Services - Dose of Reality: Opioids in Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Where can you get Narcan® Beaverton School District Fake & Fatal Fentanyl Education Curriculum NASN Naloxone Education Toolkit (revised 2023) National Association of School Nurses (NASN) School Nurse Resources Blog –- provided by the SchoolHealthAssociates.com Wisconsin Association of School Nurses Wisconsin Department of Health Services Wisconsin Public Health Association School Nurse Resources Wisconsin State Health Plan (2020) National Library of Medicine- Health Information in Multiple Languages Wisconsin Registered Nurses will need to compare Missouri’s Nurse Practice Act with that of Wisconsin when delegating any procedure to Licensed Practical Nurses or assistive personnel in the school setting. Wisconsin school nurses/registered nurses are reminded that school staff administering medications to students by routes other than oral, ear, eye or topical must have DPI approved training. These Just in Time Learning Modules are not DPI approved for training Wisconsin school staff for medication administration, but may be an additional resource for school districts to use. Safe Student Lifting and Transfers in the School Setting: A Decision-Making Guide School Health Institute for Education & Leadership Development (SHIELD) Special Health Care Needs: This Massachusetts based websites is a “one-stop shop” for school nurses searching for free, curated resources to support nursing care and coordination for students with special health care needs. The site includes articles, videos, podcasts, and courses that address a diverse range of topics and medical conditions. National School Nurse Certification School Nurse Definition, Licensure, and Certification UW Madison School Nurse Certification Program Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Application for School Nurse Licensure - Select Pupil Services in the drop-down boxes when completing the application. Application Directions for Pupil Service Professionals Prepared in Wisconsin -This webpage links school nurses applying for a school nurse license from DPI for the first time to the steps they must take to apply. Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 are currently under revision and will be posted when completed. New York State Center for School Health Ticks/ Tickborne Disease Education in Schools American Lung Association’s N-O-T Teen Smoking and Vaping Cessation Program Commercial Tobacco and Nicotine Youth Cessation Programs (pdf) CDC Electronic Cigarettes website DHS Tobacco is Changing website DHS Learn the Products webpage DHS Tobacco is Changing Understand Tobacco’s Tactics English (pdf) DHS Tobacco is Changing Understand Tobacco’s Tactics Spanish (pdf) How to Talk with Your Child About Vaping Quit For Life Live Vape Free Program DPI Wisconsin School Tobacco Prevention Resources Text VAPEFREE to 873373 for free help to quit FDA’s Vaping Prevention and Education Resource Center National Association of School Nurses free Vanquishing Vaping Toolkit CDC’s Empower Vape-Free Youth Campaign - The Empower Vape-Free YouthTM campaign encourages middle and high school educators to speak with students about the risks of e-cigarettes and nicotine addiction. The campaign includes resources for educators to help students avoid or quit vaping. Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Screening Toolkit Why Should Early Childhood Programs, Preschools, Head Start, and Schools Vision Screen? After Vision Screening: Follow-Up and Care Approved Screening Tools - Prevent Blindness WI Ages Vision Screening Should Occur