What are some considerations and expectations parents may have if their child needs medicine (either daily or rescue medications) or is at risk for medical emergency such as a seizure while back at school this fall?

CNF brought together three experts with different vantage points and perspectives to discuss these issues. The speakers in this second part of the Back To School series are:

• Renée Shellhaas, MD, MS – She is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology at Mott Children’s Hospital University of Michigan. 
• Angela McPhillips, DNP, RN, NCSN, PHNA-BC – she is a doctorally-prepared, nationally certified school nurse with a clinical background in pediatric emergency room and school nursing as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing. 
• Carrie Buck is the mother to 9-year-old Cody, who has epilepsy and ADHD, and she’s a volunteer for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota.

Other resources:

This video was recorded on July 30, 2020.  As the situation is changing daily, we encourage you to visit these resources for the most up to date information. 

• National Association of School Nurses COVID-19 Resources
• NASN Guidelines for PPE 
• CDC COVID-19 Resources for Schools and Childcare  
• CNF video Teaching Children to Wear a Mask 
• Department of Education COVID-19 Information and Resources 
• Epilepsy Foundation Managing Students with Seizures: School Nurse Training Program 
• CNF School Seizure Action Plan Printable / Fillable / Español