ADHD/Learning Disabilities/Special Ed
Asthma & Allergies
(Presentation from 1/20/21)​
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Resources regarding masks for students with asthma:
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Desensitizing-To-Wearing-Face-Mask-Parent-Resource
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What People With Asthma Need to Know About Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Child Welfare (DCF webpage)
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Department of Children and Families Publications and Reports webpage
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Topics include: DCF Information, Covid-19, Child Abuse/ Neglect, Child Safety, Disaster Assistance & Resources, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Race Equality, Safe Haven, Sexual Violence, Teens, Violence, Internet Safety and Substance Abuse.
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Publications and shipping are free
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Click the "Download the Publications Order Form" in the middle of the DCF webpage to order materials.
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Please click here for their excellent Covid-19 related mental health resources page.
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Continuing Educational Opportunity Websites:
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NEW: From the CDC: Training and Continuing Education Online (TCEO) Please click here to see opportunities for free continuing education online.
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NASN and Covid-19 topics
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NJDOH Covid 19 topics
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Opioid Continuing Education Requirement For All Nurses Will start with 2019-21 License Renewals
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Here are a couple of the options to fulfill the requirements:
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CEU Fast's: Opioid Crisis: Feel the Pain (cost)
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NASN's: Opioid Overdose Awareness and Prevention Program: A Model for School Health (free for members/ cost for non-members)
Blood Borne Pathogens
Covid 19
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Mulitsystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
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New Guidelines for Testing children suspected of having COVID-19 prior to return to school
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NJSSNA's SCHOOL RE-ENTRY TOOLKIT
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NJDOH COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Local Health Departments for K-12 Schools
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NASN COVID-19 Tracking ToolCOVID-19 Symptom Screener for Students
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HCAMS COVID-19 Survival Guide
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HCAMS (Healthcare Assistance and Member Support) Contact phone number: 888-828-7826 to call for a free training for your district
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COVID-19 Union Poster
(can be hung in faculty lounges
or emailed out)
Covid-19 vaccine
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CDC Covid-19 Vaccine training
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COVID-19 vaccines: Get the facts
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Covid 19 Vaccine: Guidance from Mayo Clinic
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COVID Vaccines - Timeline for school nurses
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The Vax Matters December Newsletter from the NJDOH
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To sign up for the Vax Matters Newsletter, please click here.​
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COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked​
*Notification was received from the President of the Essex County Educational Association (ECEA) that school nurses who live or work in Essex County are eligible to register for a vaccination appointment NOW. The Moderna vaccine is being given out daily and there are currently appointments available. Please be sure to check with your primary care physician if you have severe allergies or have undergone cosmetic procedures. Please click here to be taken to the link to make your appointment.​
Digesive/Nutrition/Gluten/Weight
Education/ Technology
Insurance
Laws/ Legislation
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N.J.A.C. 6A:16 General Provisions for School Health Services​​​​​​​​​
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NEW: NJ DOE Broadcasts
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NEW: Find your legislator
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HIPAA and Ferpa Resources
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Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule apply to an elementary or secondary school?
Health Organizations
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American Heart Association
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CPR clickable Covid-19 guidance links:
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BLS adult guidance during Covid-19
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NEW​: Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Immunizations
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The New Jersey School Immunization Requirements: 2020 Update Webinar presentation, including: the recording, the pre and post-tests, and the slideset is available at the following website: https://nj.gov/health/cd/imm_requirements/.
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2020 ACIP Recommendations Childhood & Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Contact Information:
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Vaccine Preventable Disease Program: Phone: (609) 826-4861
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Communicable Disease Service: Phone: (609) 826-5964
Lyme Disease
Mental Health (see "Mental Health" tab by hovering over "Resources" tab for more)
News
Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning
Nutrition
Opioid Addiction information​
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NJDOE Guidance for opioid antidote administration in the school setting - click link
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Free NARCAN® (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray for High Schools Program from Adapt Pharma - click here for information
Scholarships
Vaping
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NEW: THIS IS QUITTING is a first of its kind program to help young people quit vaping