Purpose: The purpose of this report is to describe the process and outcomes of a collaborative,
comprehensive preventive oral health program between the University of Missouri-…

In addition to serving as the editor of the NASN School Nurse, Cynthia serves as the director
of health services, supervising over 50 school nurses and approximately 25 substitute RNs …

Migraine is a common health problem in youth that is ranked highest for disability among
neurological conditions and is one of the leading reasons for school absences. Children with …

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been taxing to healthcare workers, no less for those
serving on the front lines in schools. From initial school closures and online learning to …

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is the federal law that protects the
privacy of personally identifiable information from student education records and applies to all …

Schools exist for children. Indeed, in Olathe District Schools, the first of five guiding principles
is “children first.” Facilities, resources, materials, and programs are developed around this …

Employee wellness is an important component of a coordinated school health program and
one that often lacks formalization. With many things competing for the school nurse's …

The Americans With Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAA), effective January 1, 2009,
expanded the definition of disability. These changes in turn impact which students qualify for …

Many natural disasters, several of which severely impacted school communities around the
globe, have occurred in the first few years of the 21st century. School nurses embraced many …

Three types of documents and their frequently used acronyms play a vital role in ensuring
that students with disabilities have the planning, services, and accommodations necessary to …