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The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on all school staff. As a consequence of their role as frontline responders, school nurses experienced significant trauma and moral injury. The Washington State School Nurse Corps debriefed the pandemic response to plan for future disasters. In the process, they discovered that much of the literature reflects the school nurse's role in the early phase of disaster response. There is little attention given to recovery processes and few current sources could be found on the role of nursing in debriefing. School nurses could benefit from and play an important role in supporting recovery, particularly debriefing, for their school communities.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a complex clinical syndrome predominantly affecting females during puberty and early adulthood. The exact cause of POTS is unknown; however, patients often endure a myriad of symptoms including lightheadedness, palpitations, weakness, and fatigue, which significantly impact their quality of life and academic performance. Additional psychological effects include anxiety and depression which is common among POTS patients, further emphasizing the need for comprehensive care and adequate school accommodations. Despite its considerable impact, there remains a paucity of research and standardized guidelines, underscoring the need for increased awareness and collaborative efforts among healthcare providers, educators, and policymakers. Further research and international collaboration are imperative to the successful development of standardized treatment and accommodations for this vulnerable population.

The ecosystems of planet Earth have been subjected to significant changes in climate because of human activities in the last several hundred years. As winters become milder and springs begin earlier each year, many of the most common vectors, including mosquitoes and ticks, have more time to reproduce and are expanding their natural habitats. The purpose of this article is to increase awareness of how mosquitos and ticks impact the health of school-age children. This is the sixth and final article in a series of articles meant to educate school nurses about poor health outcomes related to changes in climate and to provide them with the tools they need to safeguard the well-being of children.

According to the 2017 U.S. Census, 74.3 million children younger than 18 years of age live in the United States. Of this group, 14.6 million children and adolescents have special health care needs or a chronic illness. Students who attend school with complex health conditions, including mental and physical diagnoses, require comprehensive planning by a professional school nurse. School nurses should write an individualized healthcare plan (IHP) for these students. An IHP is written by the school nurse in collaboration with the parent/guardians, student, and health care providers. This plan serves as a tool to guide health care for a student throughout the school day and in mandated school-sponsored events.

Timely and accurate two-way communication between the school nurse and the families and school communities they work with is essential in supporting student health and success. Modern technology has allowed for virtual communication beyond the use of a telephone or email. Real-time messages can be sent to individual family members or specific groups using school-focused communication applications. This article will provide an overview of the basic features of popular school communication apps that the school nurse can use. Best practices when using these apps will also be discussed.

Undetected hearing loss in school-aged children can impact academic and social functioning and have a life-long impact on the student. The prevalence of hearing loss increases as children reach school age, which highlights the importance of regular, evidence-based hearing screening. This article identifies the barriers to screening that school nurses may face, reviews the two evidence-based methods for childhood hearing screening, and reinforces the need for school nurses to conduct and advocate for regular hearing screening for all students.

Lack of access to menstrual products, menstrual hygiene, and education, also known as period poverty, is a widespread issue and disproportionately impacts low-income, rural, Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and People of Color. Period poverty along with period symptoms, such as heavy and painful periods, contribute to school absenteeism impacting school connectedness and student success. The purpose of this article is to bring awareness to period poverty and encourage school nurses to intervene in individual schools, communities, and far-reaching policy spaces utilizing their expertise to secure resources. School nurses can assist in implementing interventions throughout the school year to increase student engagement, success, and overall menstrual health wellness. Through added engagement of stakeholders such as student groups, school staff and administrators, and community organizations, school nurses can help shift the narrative from a position of oppression around menstrual health to a position of empowerment.

Food allergy prevalence is rapidly growing among school-age children in the United States, posing a significant health concern in school settings. This article aims to provide an overview of the current state of food allergy treatment options, emergency food allergy care plans, and using epinephrine autoinjectors. In addition, it explores potential future treatment options, including immunotherapy and novel therapeutic approaches. This article emphasizes the crucial role of school nurses in recognizing the treatment options currently available to students and their families, as well as fostering a safe environment for students with food allergies.