BEE HEALTHY + affiliate links included in this post +  FREE BOOKMARK LINK Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip:  Many times school nurses are invited to be a guest speaker for the elementary grades. Use this time to teach students more about visiting the nurse's office by reading them a book! Recommendations bee-low (see what I did there!?) What book should I read? More than once a school nurse has reached out asking for book recommendations to read to the elementary school level population. And more than once many school nurses have offered some great advice! &nb ..read more

PediaStaff & The School Nurse featured job of the day +affiliate links included in this blog post+ Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip:  Many times throughout your life and career you'll find that who you know is just as important as what you know!   Online Collaboration & Networking PediaStaff and The School Nurse have been in contact for a couple of short months. Found through the small world of social media, we decided to collaborate. Whether you're a nurse looking to start your career in school nursing or you're already a school nurse looking for a new placem ..read more

5 Reasons to Consider Being a School Nurse +this post contains affiliate links+ jump to the FREE e-book version HERE Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip:  Adults spend many, many hours working. Hopefully you have a job you LOVE. There are countless numbers of nurses who LOVE working as school nurses! Are you one of them? Do you wish you were?  Read on... Craving a career where you have the ability to build an atmosphere of acceptance, provide health education, & disease prevention skills? A career filled with countless unbelievable stories to share with all of your ..read more

+ this post contains affiliate links + Have you been a school nurse long enough to remember Gerri Harvey? Her blog, School Nurse Perspectives, was the inspiration behind Diary Of A School Nurse! I miss her blog and would love to see an updated version in 2023- would you too? Post YES in the comments if you would love to see the School Nurse Perspectives blog return and I'll be sure to let Gerri know! For now, here is a free winter printable! Winter break inspiration from School Nurse Perspectives- Gerri Harvey RN! free printable And, if by chance, you're wondering what to get me for ..read more

  DonorsChoose and The School Nurse + this post contains affiliate links + Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip:  Every school nurse should have a budget to purchase the necessary supplies for their school nurse's office.  How can school nurses increase their supply budget? Read on for more information on expanding your school nurse budget... I have a hefty budget, but there are always a few items each year on my "wish list". I usually try to budget the funds I have so that at the end of a school year I have enough leftover to purchase one of my wish list items.  Not anymo ..read more

  DonorsChoose and The School Nurse + this post contains affiliate links + Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip:  Every school nurse should have a budget to purchase the necessary supplies for their school nurse's office.  How can school nurses increase their supply budget? Read on for more information on expanding your school nurse budget... I have a hefty budget, but there are always a few items each year on my "wish list". I usually try to budget the funds I have so that at the end of a school year I have enough leftover to purchase one of my wish list items.  Not anymo ..read more

School Nurse Office Inspiration from Nurse Brandi!                                                       + this post contains affiliate links + Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip:  Allow yourself to design a space that works for you and your students. Think outside of the typical box in order to come up with your unique workspace design.  Waiting Room Boundaries! One of the very first things t ..read more

 Do school nurses need professional boundaries? + this post contains affiliate links + Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip: I've been promoting boundaries on The School Nurse Ig feed for years, literally years. Boundaries will look very different from one school nurse to the next, but they are just as important and should be set & followed.  What are professional boundaries?   When school nurses set boundaries they are practicing a social skill. This social skill defines a specific areas in their life  (professional or personal). Think of professional boundaries ..read more

SCHOOL NURSE OFFICE DECOR PICTURES & LINKS + THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS + School Nurse Nelda's Office Tour Helpful School Nurse Tip: As a school nurse, you spend a countless number of hours in your office each day. Having an office space that feels inviting for both you and your students should be a priority.  Create an organized, calming space with the help of these pictures. Have fun! TL/DR: Make your office space your own space & a place you enjoy! WHY DECORATE & ORGANIZE YOUR SCHOOL NURSE OFFICE? Having an organized work space provides actual benefits; a ..read more

 Student Office Visits to the Nurse's Office + this post contains affiliate links + Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip: If you know me, you know I'll say I don't like a lot of change. However, if you work with me then you know I'm always changing things! Don't be afraid of change; be willing to try new things- something might work better! I don't like change yet I'm always changing. How Do Students Visit The Nurse's Office The majority of a school nurse's day will revolve around taking care of the health needs of students. How will those students arrive at your office for their office ..read more