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Full time School Nurses are essential

March20

In NEISD we have a full time Registered Nurses at every single campus. Each nurse must have a minimum Bachelor’s of Science degree. Other districts are not so lucky…

 

“Parkes said the shooting convinced him that it is nothing less than “obscene” that schools do not have full-time nurses.

We all deserve a fabulous week off!

March8

HAVE FUN!

PLEASE talk to your kids about Vaping

March7

I recently had a student tell me “There is nothing in it. It’s just ‘vape juice'”

Please help your kids understand that there is no such thing as something with “nothing” in it.

“E-cigarettes are battery-powered smoking devices. They have cartridges filled with a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavorings, and chemicals. The liquid is heated into a vapor, which the person inhales. That’s why using e-cigarettes is called “vaping.”

Fun fact: The lethal dose of arsenic is about 70-80mg/kg of body weight. The lethal dose of cyanide is about 1.5mg/kg of body weight.

And the lethal dose of nicotine is about 0.8 mg/kg of body weight!

Vaping: What you need to know

Possible neurological basis shown in research study

February1

Some links between sensory and motor brain networks are unusually weak in individuals with autism, according to a new study1. Other connections are enhanced, however, and their strength tracks with the severity of autism traits.

Sensory, motor connections may be disrupted in autism brains

Kids with autism have unmet health care needs

January30

Nearly 1 in 5 kids on the spectrum have gone without a needed medical or mental health service. By comparison, fewer than 10 percent of children with other types of disabilities and just 2.6 percent of those who are typically developing have missed out on such services.

 

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Is it really an allergy?

January25

“We should do what we can to remove these labels of penicillin allergy because it leads to better healthcare outcomes,” said Dr. David Lang of the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.”

 

It’s possible that 95% of people with a reported penicillin allergy aren’t truly allergic!

Have you been misdiagnosed?

KIDS DON’T TELL YOU THEY HAVE ANXIETY, THEY SAY ‘MY STOMACH HURTS’

January18

Great article!!

 

“Mom, my stomach hurts.”

 

Lice or dandruff? That is the question.

January15

I am often asked by a parent or teacher to check a student for head lice and well over 90% of the time what I find is actually a dermatology issue such as dandruff. Let me encourage you to ask me to check! I hate the thought of families being subjected to treating lice when it’s possibly not necessary. Also, if I do find lice, it gives me the opportunity to do some teaching and reassurance. Lice does not happen because your hair or home is dirty. Lice do not spread terrible diseases or any disease for that matter. Lice don’t fly or jump! It can spread in schools but it’s more likely to be spread through close and prolonged contact such as sleepovers with friends or family or sharing of personal items such as hats and combs. In Texas we do not exclude children from school due to lice but I will give good advice on how to treat and follow up and supplies as well if needed. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any concerns! It’s a pesky issue and a major inconvenience but it’s not the end of the world. I am here to help you.
How to tell the difference between Lice and Dandruff

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January10

Do you hear the coughing?

January17

Nurse Dani has some great advice for parents to assess and treat their children’s coughs:

Winter is in full swing, and with the cold temperatures, I see many families being hit by respiratory illnesses. The viruses circulating this time of year tend to bring an onslaught of symptoms including runny noses, high fevers, and sore throats. But a more concerning symptom, which often develops and can be tough to get rid of, is coughing.

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