Iowa School Nurse Organization

Resources and Links

Resources by Topic
Evidence Based Practice
		National Guidelines Clearinghouse
		Summary of Increasing Physical Activity in Schools: Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
		Summary of Abrasion and Laceration Wound Care: Pre-School through Grade Twelve
		Summary of Recommendations for the treatment of pediculosis capitis (head lice) in children
		Summary of Diagnosis and Treatment of Headaches
		Summary of Ankle Sprain
		Summary of Identifying and Preventing Overweight in Childhood: Clinical Practice Guideline
		Summary of Evidence based clinical practice guideline for outpatient evaluation and management of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
		Evidence Bases Practice for Public Health
		Promising Practices Network on Children, Families, and Communities
		Teen Pregnancy - What Works

General Links National Association of School Nurses, Iowa Department of Public Education...	Sample Forms and Policies Athletic Physical, Medication Administration, Emergency Action Plans, Blood Glucose Log, Dental Exam, Immunization Cards...
Resources by Body System Neuro/seizures, Mental Health, Respiratory/asthma, Skin/derm, Dental, Endocrine/diabetes...	Evidence Based Practice National Clearinghouse Guidelines, Evidence Based Practice Guidelines for School Nurses...
Resources by Topic Adolescents, Special Needs/Education, Meds in Schools, Playground, Injuries, Communicable Illnesses, Mental Health...	Legal References Meds in Schools, Delegation, Immunization Requirements, Self-Medication of Asthma Medications, IDEA summary, 504 plans, Individualized Education Plans...
Emergency Preparedness & Response Iowa Department of Public Health, American Red Cross, Emergency Kits, Pandemic Preparedness, Violence in Schools...	Position Statements ISNO School Nurse Role in Caring for Student with Diabetes, NASN Position Statements/Issue Briefs, ANA Position Statement Supporting School Nurses...
Health Insurance & Prescription Resources Medicaid, hawk-I Epocrates, Drug Digest, Partnership for Prescription Assistance...	Data and Health Statistics Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Child Trends Data Bank, Monitoring the Future, National Center for Educational Statistics...