Bridging Behavioral and Physical Health: How Cross-Training Enhances School-Based Healthcare Careers
Cross-training refers to employees learning value-added tasks and functions in addition to their basic job responsibilities. In school-based healthcare, successful cross training involves assessing student needs and then equipping staff with skills beyond their primary roles. For instance, it might mean a school nurse completing specialized training in pediatric or adolescent behavioral health issues. With […]
Supporting Students Through Summer School: A Guide for School Healthcare Professionals
Fast away the school year passes … and soon, summer school will be starting, with its own unique set of challenges for students, families, educators, and healthcare workers. Get Ready to Roll Be ready to fully support students during summer school by ensuring continuity of care, addressing any new concerns that may arise, and providing […]
Heart Health Month: Promoting Wellness in Schools
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Since 1963, Hearth Health Month has been observed in February to promote actions, behaviors and initiatives in the battle against this serious health threat. As a school-based healthcare professional, you have a unique opportunity to empower the next […]
Flu Season Tips for School Nurses: Keeping Students Healthy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that between 12,000 and 52,000 people died annually from influenza between 2010 and 2020. During the 2022-2023 season, there were more than 360,000 flu-related hospital visits and more than 15 million total medical visits. Flu is a serious business, and school-aged children are at a high […]
Long-Term COVID-19 Effects: What Every School Nurse Needs to Know
The pandemic may be over, but the long-term effects of COVID-19 are still very real. The World Health Organization declared the pandemic over as an international emergent concern in May 2023. But similar to other viruses, it doesn’t just disappear. For instance, some new variants are currently on the radar screen. In addition, many people, […]
In-Demand Careers: Why Allied Healthcare is Thriving
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States – and with this growth comes a greater demand for allied health professionals. These are vitally needed members of the patient care team who provide a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services. Allied professionals work side by side with physicians and other […]
