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 […]
Job Offers Are Heating Up: 5 Things That Could Delay Yours
Good news is good. Bad news is bad. But, not knowing, when you’re waiting for something as important as a job offer? There’s nothing worse. If you’ve applied for a position – and maybe even had an interview or two – and the employer has been unresponsive to date, all may not be lost. Don’t […]
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 […]
Mental Health Matters: Supporting Student Wellness During Testing Season
Schools across the United States are preparing for standardized testing this month. It’s a high-stress time for everyone – students of all ages, as well as parents, teachers, counselors, nurses, and other support staff. Minimize Test Season Anxiety Here are some ideas for supporting student wellness and success, as well as minimizing anxiety for all, […]
Spring Into Action: Allergy Management in Schools
Allergies and allergic asthma are common among children in the United States. For instance, 8.5 percent of youngsters under age 18 have hay fever, aka allergic rhinitis, and 10 percent have respiratory allergies. As a school-based health professional, part of your job is to take the lead in mitigating students’ allergy symptoms and maintaining a […]
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 […]
