Create a Substitute Nurse Packet
Compiled from NH School Nurses by Kerry Turner
In a three ring binder (with lots of dividers and pockets) labeled
Substitute Nurse the following information is provided:
* A welcome letter with the names of the principal, vice principal and
other key personnel
* A statement regarding the confidentiality of health information
* The phone numbers for the Fire, Police, Public Health Department,and Poison Control
* The extenions of principals, guidance department, maintenance, etc.
* School Health Resource Manual
* "Health office rules of thumb" - where to find things within the
office; supplies, forms, emergency cards, meds, keys etc.
* Map of school (including emergency exits, etc.)
* Policies and Procedures of the office
* Where to find students and teachers at any given time
* Daily medication list, procedure, and administration rules
* Instruction on how to access the computer, phone, etc.
* Use of the "pass system" for students
* Confidential health concern lists by grade level. Included in this
division is specific handout information for specific student medical
issues. (One nurse has a student with hemophilia and therefore includes
information from this student's doctor)
* List of "frequent flyers" (I loved this one,what a great way to
prevent unnecessary dismissals!!!)
* Location of emergency bags and its contents
* Nurse communication list of nurses in the district
* Care plans for anaphylaxis, respiratory, etc.
* An outline of the days usual flow
* A copy of the Health Office Services definition as seen in the
student/parent handbook (easy reference for fielding parent questions)
* Inside the binder in the front flap- a large manila envelope labeled
"Confidential" for any sensitive issues the sub would like you to know
* One nurse gave a great suggestion-"The last division is a copy of
"Emergency Guidlines for Schools" printed from the internet at the Ohio
chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics....a great help for when I do
not have an RN and an administrator ends up watching my office. It allows
them quick reference for specific injuries."
