BLS Nurse Blog
ECLIPSE DAY
Tip for the Day….Do not look directly at the sun.
You’re welcome!
DEI
Upcoming Religious Dates
Ramadan – Monday, March 11- Tuesday, April 9
This observance includes complete fasting while the sun is out as well as additional prayer.
Day of Silence
2024’s Day of Silence will be Friday, April 12th. You will likely have students observing this day in school sometime around that date. Students have the right to express themselves (including through silence, in this case) as long as it is done in an orderly and nondisruptive manner—see related policy.
Learning about the day and its significance to your students
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days: (This is for regular nurses only. Substitute nurses do not need to attend.)
- Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – All nurse meeting (2-4) *Start time is earlier, location Silver Rail in the Media Center
- Thursday, April 11, 2024 – Work day. This day should be used to complete BLS workflow projects. (Tami will be checking in with nurses about their projects during the 4/10 nurse meeting. It is the expectation that all nurses contribute to the workflow process.
- Friday, April 12, 2024 – No school all schools. (Take a flex day!)
- April 18-19, 2024 OSNA Spring Conference 2024 (in Bend)
OSNA
OSNA Spring Conference 2024
April 18-19, 2024
Riverhouse, Bend Oregon
NBCSN Nurses – The Oregon NBCSN coordinator is looking for NBCSN nurses to help at the NBCSN table at the spring conference. Please reach out to Wendy Niskanen for information on how you can help.
SAFETY
Solar Eclipse
For students with eye complaints from the solar eclipse, please ensure that parents are informed of complaints (document in Synergy) and recommend follow up with a health care provider.
Think You Hurt Your Eyes Watching the Eclipse?
LINKS
AED Supply Order Form – Complete this form to request any AED supplies.
All About You Form – Please complete the form so Tami can know more about you.
BLS Nurse Check-in Survey Form – Having a stressful week? Need some extra support? Suggestions for nurse meeting ideas.
Communicable Disease Guidance for Schools (OHA/ODE)
Concussion Brain Injury Reporting Form
IEP/504 Meeting Observation Form
Nurse Meeting Topics – Please enter meeting topic/training information you would like to see in the spreadsheet.
OHA: Oregon Respiratory Virus Data: COVID-19, Influenza, RSV
OSNA – Communities of Practice
PPE Supply Order Form
Return to School Project, Concussion/Brain Injury Reporting Form
UKG
- How to log extra hours in UKG after the pay period has ended can be found here. *Must have prior approval from Tami.
- Requesting Time off in UKG – directions
Weather – Inclement Weather Delay Guidelines
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Tips for Self-Care
Last week, self-care tip #5 (of 6), See the Positive, was shared with you.
Tip #6 SEEK SUPPORT
Sometimes, these things are too hard to do, and that’s okay. Seek out support from family or friends and find other simple self-care tactics that help you.
Youcan reach out to a trusted friend or family member. However, you might have better success speaking to a therapist; they can relate to what you are experiencing and offer advice to you that pertains to your situation.
Give yourself time and room to grow and change that mindset. These steps aren’t easy, and it’s something that you don’t develop overnight. But once you apply it and make it a part of your daily routine, it can dramatically change your mood – and your life.
IMPORTANT DATES
- April 10 – All nurse meeting (2-4) *Start time is earlier, location Silver Rail Elementary, Media Center
- April 11 – Work day. This day should be used to complete BLS workflow projects. (Tami will be checking in with nurses about their projects during the 4/10 nurse meeting. It is the expectation that all nurses contribute to the workflow process. (mandatory)
- Friday, April 12, 2024 – No school all schools. (Take a flex day?)
- April 18-19 – OSNA Spring Conference
SUPPORT FOR ROGER WHITE
Roger is the principal at REALMS Middle and High Schools. He currently is in the hardest fight of his life to recover from a severe medical illness. Information on how to support Roger and his family can be found here. While it is a Meal Train link, it is also a place to send gift cards and donate money as well.