School Nursing: Mental Health and Diabetes Update

906 East 1st Street,Thibodaux LA 70301

11 October, 2022

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Addressing Mental Health Concerns and Promoting Behavioral Wellness Among Students Mental health is a vital component of overall health for school-aged children and adolescents, affecting how they think, feel, and act. According to the CDC, mental health disorders most commonly diagnosed in children are ADHD, anxiety problems, behavior problems, and depression. School nurses require ongoing guidance and professional development in caring for children with these varied disorders, particularly following the identified negative impacts on mental health that are associated with adverse childhood events (ACES), such as the pandemic and natural disasters. Providing Safe Care at School for Students with Diabetes As one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, diabetes remains a growing public health concern owing to the rise in prevalence of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes among young people. School nurses are entrusted by parents and school staff to keep students safe in school and to foster a supportive and least restrictive environment. To do this, school nurses must stay abreast of cutting-edge diabetes knowledge and implementation of established protocols and practices to implement the student’s customized diabetes management plan. Location …………………….……. Nicholls State University Betsy C. Ayo Hall Auditorium Networking …………………………………………………………………8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Presentation time……………………………………………………………8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Credit……………………………………………………………………………5.5 contact hours Fee ……………………………………………………………………………………$ 75 Speakers: Hayley Folse, Psychiatric, MSN, APRN- has worked in the field of psychiatry for 19 years, and has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner for the past 5 years at South Central Louisiana Human Service Authority. Her background includes inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care as a registered nurse, prior to becoming an APRN. Hayley is certified to work with patients across the lifespan. Emily Callias, LPC- currently works for South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority She has been with the agency for 8 years and primarily assists the child and adolescent populations with assessment and treatment. Emily obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Nicholls State University where she cultivated skills to join the helping profession. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of child and adolescent trauma. Kathleen Baudean, BSN, RN, CDCES- Graduated with a BSN from Southern University School of Nursing in 1998, and has worked for Our Lady of the Lake and its affiliates for most of her career. She has been in the field of Diabetes since 2005. Kathleen currently only works with the pediatric population, educating patients and families as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and as a certified insulin pump and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) trainer. Toni Roussel, MSN, FNP – has been a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner for 18 years with experience in the Emergency room, Urgent Care, and as a nursing instructor teaching mental health nursing at Nicholls. Toni serves as a Representative for Louisiana’s Beyond Type 1 nonprofit organization that promotes awareness for Type 1 diabetes with emphasis on recognition of early diagnosis and symptoms. Activity Learning Outcomes: ● Identify current diagnostic evaluations for children with mental health conditions. ● Discuss various treatment options and therapies for common mental health disorders among school-aged children. ● Describe effective methods that the school nurse can utilize to aid in the care of school-aged children who present with symptoms of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavior problems. ● Discuss educational strategies for the newly diagnosed child with diabetes. ● Identify the importance of recognizing and treating various types of hypoglycemia. ● Identify current treatment plans and devices utilized in the management of diabetes in school-aged children and adolescents. ● Examine the psychological and psychosocial effects of living with diabetes among children and adolescents. The target audience is registered nurses.