She conducted an informal survey among the students regarding their access to and knowledge of guns. The results were so disturbing that a program at the school on gun safety was sponsored. This nurse worked with teachers whose students included children with ADD to complete an ADD-Behavioral Scale Rating Form. This scale is a means of accessing how the student's medication is assisting them. The findings were shared with parents so that they could discuss with the child's primary physician to determine medication effectiveness in the school setting and make adjustments if necessary.
Parents now feel more competent and are better advocates for their child with the medical provider.
She provides over 1500 on-site procedures annually to children with special health care needs. She monitors them closely to pick up early signs of emerging problems so that early treatment can be sought so fewer school days are missed. This nurse is responsive to the needs of her school population and continually assesses how to adapt the health services program to meet the needs of the children, parents, and staff. Because this pediatric nurse specialist demonstrates high quality performance in her work serving as an advocate, educator and resource person for the overall improvement of the health of the children at Rockfield Elementary School KASH proudly presents our School Nurse of the Year Award to Susie Cannon. Dental health is a priority for this educator.