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Answers4Families offers support and information services for Nebraska's school nurses under a contract with the School Nursing Program in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Family Health.

Events

TESH: Session 5
03/07/2012 - 3:30pm
2012 Nebraska Brain Injury Conference
03/29/2012 - 12:00pm
TESH: Session 6
04/04/2012 - 3:30pm
Success, Hopes, and Dreams
05/21/2012 - 8:00am

Guidebooks

Guidance for HIV/AIDS for Nebraska Public Schools
School Nurse Guidelines
Lamplighter Vol 8 No.1 January, 2007
Lamplighter Winter 2006

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services H1N1 Flu Updates
Additional Flu Resources for School Leaders Seeking Guidance
A New Way to Look at Lice?
Nebraska Family Helpline
Twelve Tips for Helping People with Autism and Their Families Have a Happy Holiday

Health Conditions

When You Suspect Abuse or Neglect
Nebraska Department Health and Human Services
Eating Disorders
Summer brings greater chance of poisoning
Understanding Conjunctivitis
AsthmaBusters
WebMD
Symptom Checker from the MayoClinic
Kids Health
Saving Lives in Schools and Sports
[More 'Health Conditions' articles]

Infection Control

Pandemic Flu Model Plan—Planning Tool for Schools
2011-2012 School Immunization Summary
2011-2012 School Immunization Summary (Spanish)
Immunization Information
Universal Precautions
Flu and The Common Cold
National MRSA Education Initative
The FLU: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Healthy
Pediculosis in the School Community A Position Statement
[More 'Infection Control' articles]

Medical Emergencies

Summer Brings Greater Chance of Poisoning
Pediatricians: 'Don't use Syrup of Ipecac'
Board of Education Wants Anaphylaxis Protocol for Schools
EpiPens® at Schools
High Temperatures, Humidity Don't Mix
Teenage girls are also abusing steroids
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center
[More 'Medical Emergencies' articles]

School Health Promotion

School Nurse Care Toolkit To Increase Awareness & Support to Military Children
Information from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
School Nurses in a New Age
Helping Children Cope with War
Schools Instill Healthier Habits in Youth
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS)
Nebraska Cardiovascular Health program
Special Report for School Nurses
Attack on Asthma Nebraska
Helping your Overweight Child

School Nurse 101 [Recording]

School Nurse 101 [Sept 21st] - Children at School with Special Health Care Needs
School Nurse 101 [Sept 28th] - Welcome new School Nurse
School Nurse 101 [Sept 14th] - School Emergency Preparedness and Response
School Nurse 101 [Aug 31st] - The Scope and Standards of School Nursing Practice

Share and Connect

Disability is Natural-Talking with Kathie Snow
TUNE Project Inspires Music and Healthy Choices
The New Nebraska Family Helpline
Take Flight Farms
Homer's Heroes: It's Time to Play Ball!
[More 'Share and Connect' articles]

Telehealth Education for School Health (TESH) [Recording]

TESH - Session 3 (Nov 2nd): Otoscopy Skills for School Nurses
TESH - Special (Aug. 10th): Back to School Health and Safety Updates - - Immunizations, Food Allergies, and Screening
TESH - Session 2 (Oct 5th): Seizure Disorders in Children: Considerations for the School Health Professional
TESH - Session 1 (Sept 7th): Special Education and Role of the School Nurse

Tools

School Nurse Care Toolkit To Increase Awareness & Support to Military Children
Tips to Prevent Head Lice
Free CEU for Nurses
Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community
CDC Parent Portal
20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children
IFSPWeb (Individual Family Service Plan)
[More 'Tools' articles]

News Articles

National Drug Take Back Day is October 29
Understanding Conjunctivitis
Go Red For Women
A New Way to Look at Lice?
Safety Tips for Using Insect Repellents
[More 'News Articles' articles]
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