Caring for the environment, for health, and for healthy or sick people are the fundamental elements and the essence of the nursing profession. This care encompasses people of all ages through health promotion, disease prevention, and collaboration in the treatment of sick people.
I am Sergio Mengibar, the school nurse at Escola Montcau – La Mola and Els Pinetons, and below I will explain my role and responsibilities as a school nurse.
One of the most common responsibilities at school is treating accidents that students may have during school hours (bumps, wounds, etc.), assessing the level of urgency and acting accordingly. I also attend to other problems such as headaches or stomach aches.
Health promotion and disease prevention are two basic pillars that we need in order to live a healthy life. My role in these areas is to provide health education through workshops and talks, giving children and young people the tools and skills they need to promote their own health. To help prevent illness, I work together with the Matadepera Primary Healthcare Centre (CAP Matadepera) to carry out dental check-ups for students in I4, Year 1 and Year 6 of Primary School, as well as administering vaccinations to Year 6 students.
An essential part of my work is monitoring students with chronic conditions. I work closely with teachers and families, developing specific action protocols and administering the necessary medication. In the case of students with allergies or food intolerances, I work together with the school kitchen staff to review the menus provided by the nutritionists.
I record all the care and interventions I carry out on a daily basis in a computer programme called Consulta Pràctica, in order to ensure confidentiality and security.
Finally, I would like to highlight that the role of the school nurse is to address health problems and contribute to students’ integration into school life, promote healthy lifestyle habits, and prevent chronic diseases, having a positive impact on the quality of life of both students and the entire educational community.
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