Section 14 - Links and Resources
Clinical Resources
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Action for Healthy Kids - Resources / Tools and School Programs
Centers for Disease Control - Clinical Growth Charts - Includes Body Mass Index
(BMI) calculators
Children's Hospital - Center for Children with Special Needs - Resources
This section of their website is packed with excellent resources for health care providers,
parents, and others, including an A-Z list and much more.
Family Village - A Global Community of Disability Related Resources
Gerri Harvey’s - School Nurse Perspectives
Harvard School of Public Health - The Nutrition Source
Medline Plus - School Health
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - Diseases and Conditions Index
Oregon Health & Science University Library - Internet for School Nurses
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Nutrition.gov
Mental Health Resources
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Bulimia Nervosa - Resource Guide for Family and Friends
Seattle Children’s - Center for Children with Special Needs - Emotional Support for
Families
Motivational Interviewing Resources
National Institute of Mental Health
SAMHSA - National Mental Health Information Center
o School Materials for a Mental Health Friendly Classroom
o Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free - To Smart To Start
School Mental Health.org
o Mental Health Fact Sheets - from Minnesota
UCLA - Center for Mental Health in Schools
Professional Organizations
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American Academy of Pediatrics
American School Health Association
National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
School Nurse Organization of Washington (SNOW)
Continuing Education Opportunities
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Seattle Children’s - Education for Health Professionals
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Introduction to School Nursing / ESA Certification for School Nurses
The State Board of Education has approved the following courses to meet the 30 clock
hours of course work required by WAC 180-79A-223 for roles indicated.
http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/ESA/InitialSecondIssue.aspx
Connie Reichel, Program/Certification Specialist, (360) 725-6400 to ask for updates
around the state.
PLU - Summer Introduction to School Nursing
Contact: Janice Doyle, instructor (253) 535-7683 or email ccnl@plu.edu
Puget Sound ESD in Burien
Click on "Classes", click on "Search Classes" and search for "ESA Certification"
Contact: Mimi Keller (425) 917-7824 or 1-800-664-4549 ext.7824 or (425) 917-7817 for
information on registration
Washington State University - Intercollegiate College of Nursing (ICN)
Contact: Nancy Oberst, Program Coordinator, (509) 324-7364 or noberst@wsu.edu
National Association of School Nurses - Continuing Education
School Nurse Organization of Washington - Conference Schedule
University of Washington - Continuing Nursing Education
Regional Resources
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ESD School Nurse Corps Administrators - Contact Information
ESD SNC Resource Libraries
o ESD 101
o ESD 105
o ESD 112
o ESD 113
o Olympic ESD 114 - SNC Supervisor
o ESD 123
o North Central ESD 171
o NWESD 189
o Puget Sound ESD
Washington State - Local Health Jurisdictions
Washington State Resources
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Coordinated School Health in Washington - some featured items: School Wellness
Policies; School Health Profiles; Data, Tools, and Funding.
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction - Health Services
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
DOH - Childhood Immunization
DOH - Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Washington State Medical Home - Leadership Network
Resources from Other States
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Minnesota - Mental Health Fact Sheets
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New Mexico School Health Manual
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Student Services
o Online Orientation for School Nurses - Some of the content is Virginia specific,
but can be used as a template.
National Resources
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2010 New Dietary Guidelines for Americans which were released June 15,2010 by the
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee included this recommendation:
“Increase comprehensive health, nutrition, and physical education programs and curricula
in US schools and preschools, including food preparation, food safety, cooking, and
physical education classes and improved quality of recess.”
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Home Page
o CDC - Healthy Schools Healthy Youth
o CDC - Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) free publications
order form
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
FDA & You - News for Health Educators and Students
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - Information for Health
Professionals
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Journals
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The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
Linkages Newsletter - Seattle Children’s - The Center for Children with Special
Needs
Linkages is a newsletter that focuses on Washington State resources, information,
updates, and resources for professionals and families caring for children with special
needs.
Northwest Bulletin - Family and Child Health - Maternal and Child Public Health
Leadership Training Program
Translations of Forms and Letters
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Seattle School District
Forms & Applications for parents, health care providers and others