Student First Aid News

School Nurse Emergency Highlight - Shock

Students in any degree of shock require immediate medical attention.   Shock Symptoms of shock include restlessness, irritability, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, loss of consciousness and pale, cool, moist skin....

School Nurses Emergency Highlight - Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a severe, rapidly progressive allergic reaction that is potentially life threatening. In Australia, 1 in 170 children have suffered at least one episode of anaphylaxis. 1 in 50...

Even More Essentials Of Emergency Nursing: A Wo...

School Nurses can advance clinical skills with an inspiring one-day workshop. “Essentials Of Emergency Nursing: A Workshop For School Nurses” is on 20th March 2015 at the Sofitel Hotel in Melbourne....

Queensland Vows To Restore School Nurses Program

Queensland State Government will spend $12 million on hiring specialist School Nurses over four years. The health initiative was promised by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk as part of her election...

A Day In The Life Of School Nurse Judy Cohen

A Day In The Life Of School Nurse Judy Cohen Judy Cohen is a school nurse at the Kiryas Joel Public School in Monroe, New York. She has also been...

School Nurse Overheard - 8 Arms

Student: It would be nice if you were an octopus. School Nurse: Why would that be nice? Student: Then you’d have 8 arms and could help more kids. Have you...