Is your school staff prepared to handle the medical needs of your student population?When a child is in a medical crisis, everyone panics. It is overwhelming and quite stressful for everyone. Every situation is different, and you must respond accordingly. Current and...
Did you know that Michigan law now mandates CPR and defibrillator (AED) training for students before graduation from high school? This measure requires schools to provide instruction at least one time between the 7th and 12th grades. The good news is that schools can...
As a young girl, I remember suffering from terrible anxiety. Back then I did not know what I was struggling with. I just knew it was scary. This overwhelming feeling would come over me. It would start gradually as my heart would start pounding in my chest. My...
True story: A friend of mine is a nurse working in a public school as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Vocational Instructor. Very similar to what I do. We often get together for dinner to collaborate and destress after a long week. This particular evening she...
If your school does not have a School Nurse, or you need help navigating through all the Federal and State requirements, then this information is for you! M.S.N. Consulting Services, LLC emerged after I read an article entitled “School Nurse Shortage.” As a Registered...
How do you make a pot of coffee? I don’t drink coffee often, but when I do, I want it to be rich with flavor and not too dark, and not too transparent. I know exactly what I like to see as I pour it into my mug and the steam rises, and its warmth gently kisses my...
Back to schoolOk, the kids are back to school! A lot of different emotions come with that statement. Basically, the type of thoughts and feelings connected to that statement stems from your various roles. If you are a parent, you may be ecstatic. You get your days...
Knowing is half the battle. CPR & First Aid Training The American Heart Association got it right. When trained in CPR, students are instructed to point to someone and say, “you call 911 and get the AED.” This action is imperative because it ensures that...