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Notes From the School Nurse

Welcome back to the NEW Year and 2008! With a new year, we all want to commit to being healthier and fitter. We need to realize that old habits are difficult to break; however, we can make small changes that will add up to a healthier lifestyle. This will mean fewer illnesses and missed opportunities. This will lead to better grades and a happier you!
I welcome all students, parents, and staff to make an effort to be more active and increase the numbers of healthy fruits and vegetables in their diet. Control your portion sizes. Today’s portion sizes are often too oversized and it is healthier to stop eating before you feel too full. Try eating slower.
Hopefully, everyone can make a resolution to do some type of aerobic activity for a minimum of 30 minutes a day. You can do it in 10-minute increments if time is a factor. This can include parking your car further so you walk more; taking the steps in lieu of escalators or elevators. Limit TV watching and video games 1-2 hours a day. Walk the dog often (good exercise for both of you).
Parents should encourage their son/daughter to join sports at school. It is an excellent way to help with self-esteem and be an active part of the school. Students involved in sports maintain better grades and are ill less frequently.

Diane Bladel, RN, MS
School Nurse

(858) 273-1313 Extension 121

Health Office Information

My name is Diane Bladel.

I have been a school nurse at Mission Bay High School for the past 4 years. I have been a Registered Nurse for 20 years. I have a BS and MS Degree, as well as, a California School Nurse Credential. My experience has been in Public Health and Hospital Nursing. I currently Chair the Wellness Council and Co-Chair Girl Talk with our School Psychologist (Kelli Marsaglia).
I am a member of National Association of School Nurses (NASN). I am CPR and First Aid Certified.
The Health Office welcomes parents to stop by with concerns or questions. Parents are also encouraged to become active members of the Wellness Council or volunteer at the school.

The Health Office at Mission Bay High School is open 5 days a week from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm during the school calendar year. The office is located in the Administrative wing of the school campus. The phone number is (858) 273-1313 Extension 121. The fax number is (858) 271-1663.
Phone messages may be left in the voice mail system.

The school nurse offers the following services to students and families:

• Daily first aid and student assessments related to health needs
• Medication administration
• Medical referrals and resources
• Special Education assessments for students with medical needs
• Vision screenings
• Vision and dental referrals
• Health counseling
• Mental health referrals
• Referrals for sports exams
• Emergency first aid for staff and students
• Collaborates with Counseling, School Psychologist, Administration, and staff regarding student needs and referrals
• Communicates with staff to assure student medical needs are addressed
• Healthy Families referrals
• Monitors attendance and communicates with appropriate supports
• Meets with parents/student guardians as necessary
• Monitors Immunizations of students
• Administers Tuberculin tests
• Meets with students to address health and mental health needs
Provides referrals for substance abuse rehabilitation programs

Medications at School:

The school nurse is able to administer over-the-counter medications and prescription medications. Parents/guardians need to contact the school nurse to complete the required forms so their teen may receive the medication(s) during school hours.

Health Problems:

Please make sure the school nurse is made aware of any health issues your teen may have. This will assure their safety and welfare. These include, but are not limited to, asthma, diabetes, seizure disorder, and allergic reactions requiring Epi-pen use, orthopedic problems, hearing problems.

Attendance
Attending school is very important for your teen’s success at school. Please notify the school nurse or Attendance Office if your teen is out for more than 3 days. Extended absences related to health/surgeries should always be reported ASAP to the school nurse.

Links

bphsbvt@hotmail.com (Healthy Start)

www.epocrates.com (Medication information)

www.webmd.com (Medical information)

www.cdc.gov (Centers For Disease)

www.sandi.net (San Diego Unified School District)

www.CHADD.com (ADHD information)

www.sharp.com/hospice (Bereavement support)

www.NAMI.com (Mental Health information)

www.ccssd.org (Center For Community Solutions –Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Prevention)

www.teenagehealthfreak.org (website devoted to all teen health issues)

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