The Importance of School Nurses in Students’ Mental Health Mental health is an issue in today’s fast-paced environment, and it affects children as well as adults. Many of the key institutions of America such as (ACMH) have released a study that reveals that 1 in 5 children in America shows symptoms of diagnosable behavioral,…
The Advantages of Digitizing School Health Records Digitalization of documents is becoming more popular. Every business we know is rapidly moving away from paper, as proven by online transactions, grocery stores, doctor’s offices, gas stations, and airlines. The digitization model is also being implemented in schools, as it is gradually replacing the use of…
What is a school nurse’s role in aiding students with ADHD? ADHD is a behavioral disorder that affects one in every twenty children in the United States, with around 80% of adolescents experiencing symptoms throughout adolescence and into adulthood. Children with attention deficit disorders exhibit symptoms such as impulsivity and hyperactivity, which affect their…
EduHealth can help you here Role of School Nurse in Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Students There is no denying that a school nurse plays a vital role in schools by improving student health and supporting better health standards in schools. They are invaluable when it comes to managing and caring for students who have…
The school health care system in the US is evolving with the adoption of mobile and electronic health systems for tracking student’s immunization. With the introduction of new immunization programs, such as the covid-19 vaccination programs, it is necessary to collect up-to-date student immunization information for confirmation and accurate tracking. Efficient immunization tracking can help…
Several school districts in the US have been shuttered for more than a year and are struggling with how to open schools safely. The stakes are massive. With coronavirus rates still high and more variants of the virus emerging, schools, parents and children are equally concerned about school reopening safety. In February, President…
Table of Contents Schools in the US are expected to reopen in the fall and while parents remain concerned about children’s safety when in-person learning resumes, school health administrators are looking at ways to keep school environments safe to ensure there are no disruptions to in-person learning. Public health authorities in the US have…
The number of COVID 19 cases and deaths in the US have dropped to their lowest levels in nearly a year, and the number of people vaccinated continues to grow, CDC says. As of May 27, 2021, nearly 133 million people in the US are fully vaccinated, and the national percentage of COVID-19 tests…
School nurses play a vital role in students’ health and well-being. And without them, it’d be difficult for schools to manage the increasing number of students coming to schools with a myriad of health-related concerns. School nurses have the professional expertise to help children with their health-related concerns and help to restore them back to health. This way, they help build a happier environment at schools that motivates students to show up and learn…
Bullying is a common issue faced in schools that needs to be addressed on priority by students, parents, school nurses, and the entire school community. Physical violence, name calling, cyber-bullying and any aggressive behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate a peer are forms of behavior that come under bullying. While schools are…
