School Nurse Resources
Nurses and healthcare professionals play a vital role in supporting the health and safety of students and the community. Over-the-Counter Medicine Safety equips school nurses with relevant information related to OTC medicine safety, including podcast episodes that feature healthcare professionals, student advocates, and parents to help spotlight OTC medicine safety and your role as a nurse educator.
Kenvue – NASN Podcast Series
NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck discusses over-the-counter medication administration, safety, storage, carry, and disposal best practices in schools with medical professionals and a student in this three-part series of the NASN School Nurse Chat podcast.
Safe Administration of OTC Medications in Schools
Improving OTC Med Safety in Your School Community
Safe Storage, Carry, and Disposal of OTC Medicine
Family Resources
A household guide to OTC medicine safety, plus at-home activities to help make responsible medicine use a priority for the whole family. Family resources are available in English and Spanish.
Family Video Letter (English/Spanish)
Family Activities (English/Spanish)
Family Letter (English/Spanish)
Games and Videos
Engage students with interactive online games, quizzes, videos, a digital storybook, and a Kahoot! challenge to reinforce over-the-counter medicine safety.
NEW Videos
Trivia Game
Safety Kahoot!
Resources from NASN
Visit these websites for additional resources from NASN.
