Student First Aid News

School Nurse Emergency Highlight - Sprain

Sprains are common and painful. Ankle sprains are the most common single injury in high school sports. Sprain Sprained ligaments are painful and swell rapidly. Follow RICE procedure. (Rest injured...

Queensland Considers Student Weigh-ins To Tackl...

Should school students be regularly weighed and measured by School Nurses to help tackle Queensland’s obesity crisis? As the Government rolls out a $12 million program to re-establish and expand the...

A Day In The Life Of School Nursing Lead Margar...

Margaret Clarke is the professional lead for school nursing in Leicestershire, UK. Margaret has been made a Queen’s Nurse for her outstanding contribution to local and national school nursing practice....

School Nurse Overheard - Boyfriend

Student: Who’s that? School Nurse: That’s a photo of my husband. Student: Why? Don’t you have a boyfriend? Have you had a funny conversation you’d like to share with other...

School Nurse Overheard - Anklesaurous

Student: I’ve got anklesaurous in my mouth? School Nurse: Really? Let me have a look. Hmmm, that’s what we call a canker sore. Have you had a funny conversation you’d...

School Nurses Product Focus - Activeaide Anaphy...

Activeaide Anaphylaxis Pen Holder allows for easy access to medication for students suffering from anaphylaxis. With heavy duty fabric for protection and longer wear, each lightweight Activeaide Anaphylaxis Pen Holder...