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March 20th-24th Blog

TIME OFF


DATES NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO REQUEST TIME OFF

APRIL 20, 2023
APRIL 21, 2023
APRIL 27, 2023
APRIL 28, 2023

*We are trying to get 6 nurses to attend a 2-day ASIST training in April so any additional requests for taking these days off will be denied. Thanks for your understanding.

BLS NURSE CHECK-IN SURVEY

Check it out here.

SICK DAY

OUT ILL?

Please text both Tami and Michelle when you are reporting an illness and need to be out.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES


See page 15 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2023 for more information.

DON’T FORGET TO RENEW YOUR NURSING LICENSE

Please remember to renew your nursing license. It is the expectation that all nurses employed by Bend-LaPine Schools will have and maintain a current nursing license issued by the state of Oregon. 

What happens if I forget to renew my license?

Possible suspension from work; potential temporary reclassification of your current position which may result in wage reduction; fines and license suspension from the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

OSNA GIFT BASKET

STILL LOOKING 👁👁 FOR DONATIONS FOR THE OSNA GIFT BASKET.

Looking for items to put in the basket that represent Central Oregon. 

NURSE TEAM PRIORITIES  FOR 23/24 SCHOOL YEAR

Please sign up to be on one or more Priority Teams. Your input is needed!!

Priority #1 Standardized Onboarding Process

Priority #2 More Flexible Scheduling

Priority #3 Continuation Expansion of NOSA Role 

HOPE HELP & HEAL

Feel free to pass along to your families.

Families – On May 11 you are invited to attend Hope, Help & Heal, a virtual event to support and connect families, parents and guardians with education, awareness and discussion around youth mental health in Deschutes County. Click here for a flier on this event.  This event will be provided virtually with closed captioning and simultaneously translated into Spanish. If you need accommodations to make participation possible, please call Bethany Kuschel (541)322-7534 or send email to [email protected]. Registration is recommended, but not required.

MEETINGS & TRAININGS

What: Elementary School Nurse Meeting

Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Time:  2-3pm

Meeting location: Tami’s Webex Room

Although these trainings are not mandatory, 

 you are highly encouraged to attend. 

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What: Restorative Practices in Bend-La Pine Schools

Date: Wednesday, April 12

Time:  8-9am

Meeting location: 

Education Center 

Wall Street Lab

520 NW Wall St

Remember to bring your district ID badge!

Who will be doing the training?

Eric Powell

Assistant Director of Student Services

Bend-La Pine Schools

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What: 504 Training

Date: Thursday, April 13

Time:  1-4pm

Meeting location: Webex

Who will be doing the training?

Marinda Peters, PhD

Civil Rights Specialist, ODE

Title VI, Section 504 and Title II of the ADA

Civil Rights 504/ADA

Topics of Discussion:

  • 504 legislation review 
  • Current eligibility criteria
  • 504 process defined
  • What are accommodations?
  • School nurse role

Nurses your input is needed for this training. 

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What: Concussion Collective Educators Conference

Best Practices and Advances in Concussion Management

Date: Friday, April 14

Time:  8-12am

Conference location: 

 OSU Cascades ~ 1500 SW Chandler Ave ~ Bend, OR 97702

Who will be doing the training?

CBIRT, HDESD, The Center

Click here for more information and registration link.

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What: Gender Support Protocol Information

Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Time: 230-330

Meeting location: Education Center, room 224 

Who will be doing the training?

Kinsey Martin

What is the training about? 

How the BLS Gender Support Protocol is being implemented.

How can school nurses support? 

LGBTQ Role of SN NASN