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N682 School Nursing

Module Discussion 3

Discussion Question:

Choose one of the following prompts:

Review the website (http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/pediatrics/the_growing_child_preschool_4_to_5_years_90,P02272/). Go to the 3 areas: Preschool, School-Aged and Adolescent. Pick one of the areas and discuss, in 500 words, as if preparing a refresher paper for teachers on the development of their students.

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In chapter 15, Selekman discusses selected cultural groups. (p 429 – 434). In 500 words, discuss each culture and give an overview of the health beliefs as well as School Nurse implications for each culture. You will have 5 cultures in your discussion.

Your initial posting should be 250 to 350 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be between 150 and 200 words in length. To properly “thread” your discussion posting, please click on REPLY.

 

N682 School Nursing

Module Discussion 4

Discussion Question:

Choose one of the following prompts:

Which screenings are mandatory in your state? Please create a list with the grade and the screenings required. If they are not mandated, look at New Jersey or Nevada for examples of state mandates. You are the manager of the school health services in your district. Discuss how you would manage the conduct of the screenings while caring for the students.

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Table 5.1 lists 10 focus areas that are national health objectives relevant for the health education role of the school nurse. Discuss one objective in each of the 10 areas. Name the focus area, the objective, and at least one intervention that could be used to meet that objective.

Your initial posting should be 250 to 350 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be between 150 and 200 words in length. To properly “thread” your discussion posting, please click on REPLY.

 

 

N682 School Nursing

Module Discussion 5

Discussion Question:

•          Research what diseases are reportable diseases within the state you reside. Is the list compatible with CDC recommendations? Are there key diseases missing? If so, what may be the reasons based upon your knowledge of the state.

•          States have laws and regulations mandating immunizations for infants and young children. What is the public health justification for these laws? What are the justifiable reasons for parental refusal?

Your initial posting should be 250 to 350 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be between 150 and 200 words in length. To properly “thread” your discussion posting, please click on REPLY.

 

N682 School Nursing

Module Discussion 6

iscussion Question:

Choose one of the following prompts:

A teacher comes to you stating that a child in her class is extremely hyper, could you please talk to his parents to medicate him! What would your response be? A pediatrician sends in an order to take blood pressure for a child on a new medication. After reviewing the medications, which class of medications would need blood pressure checks? A parent wants you to give ½ of the dose prescribed by the pediatrician because they think it is too much. What would you do? Another parents asks you to give the medication only on days when you think her child really needs it, because it is so expensive. Who would you collaborate with to help this family?

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Journal Club:

Zirkel, P.A., Granthom, M.F., &Lovato, L. (2012).Section 504 and student health problems: The pivotal position of the school nurse.The Journal of School Nursing, 28(6), 423-32.

1.         Discuss the purpose of the article?

2.         Synthesize the information and give an overview of the article.

3.         Examine and describe the information and list two-three items that would be useful for the School Nurse to be aware of in their practice.

4.         Discuss how this information contributes to an evidence-based practice?

Your initial posting should be 250 to 350 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be between 150 and 200 words in length. To properly “thread” your discussion posting, please click on REPLY.

 

N682 School Nursing

Module Discussion 7

Discussion Question:

Please choose one of the following prompts:

Review: “You Tube: Safe at School” by the American Diabetes Association. With your knowledge of who needs to be trained, how would you use this series of 13 chapters to support your students with diabetes? Review Chapter 13 and discuss the legal implications of caring for your students with diabetes.

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There are numerous common complaints seen by a school nurse. Please pick two of interest to you. Share with the group the complaint, key history points, key assessment considerations, and nursing actions.

Your initial posting should be 250 to 350 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be between 150 and 200 words in length. To properly “thread” your discussion posting, please click on REPLY.

 

N682 School Nursing

Module Discussion 8

Discussion Question:

Choose one of the following prompts:

The school where you work has a high incidence of teenage pregnancy. Who could you collaborate with in your community to help you manage the student? Name 2 different groups and how they might collaborate with you. Which HIPAA/FERPA rules need to be considered? What if the students ask you not to tell their parents? What are the laws in your state? How would you support the students so they could stay in school?

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Journal Club.

Wood, R. J., Drolet, J. C., Fetro, J. V., Synovitz, L. B., & Wood, A. R. (2002). Residential adolescent substance abuse treatment: Recommendations for collaboration between school health and substance abuse treatment personnel. The Journal of School Health, 72(9), 363-7.

1.         Discuss the purpose of the article.

2.         Synthesize the information and give an overview of the article.

3.         Examine and describe the information and list two-three items that would be useful for the School Nurse to be aware of in their practice.

4.         Discuss how this information contributes to an evidence-based practice.