Cardiac Resources for School Nurses
As a school nurse, you're responsible for responding to cardiac emergencies, managing students with
known heart conditions, and ensuring your school is prepared with tools like CPR training,
AED access, and a solid cardiac emergency response plan (CERP).
This page brings together school nurse–specific resources to help you feel confident and ready- whether you're writing an emergency action plan, reviewing AED protocols, or supporting a student with a heart condition.
Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERP) For School Nurses
Are you ready to save a life?
Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen anytime- to students or staff- and a fast, prepared response saves lives. This self-paced, online course helps school nurses confidently create and implement a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP), with a special focus on meeting Illinois HB 5394 requirements.
You’ll learn how to:
⚡ Respond to Sudden Cardiac Arrest
⚡ Meet legal and safety requirements (like IL HB 5394)
⚡ Make your school heart safe with CPR training, AED access, and clear emergency protocols
⚡ Includes access to a Google Drive folder packed with editable templates, checklists, and planning tools.
Earn 1 CE hour while you learn at your own pace and walk away with practical resources you can use immediately!
AED Monthly Checklist (Editable & Easy to Use- Google Doc)
Keep your school’s AEDs inspection-ready all year long with this 2-page, 100% editable Google Doc.
⚡ Track multiple AED locations
⚡ Monitor pad and battery expiration dates
⚡ Monthly log for initials, notes, and corrective actions
⚡ Clickable links to popular AED owner manuals
Use it digitally or print and complete with pen- whatever fits your workflow. Instant access via Google Drive. Just purchase, access, customize, and go!
Editable POTS Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) Template
Instead of reinventing the wheel, use this ready-to-edit POTS IHP template! Customize it in minutes (not hours) and support students with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) all school year long. This Google Doc IHP template is ready-to-use yet fully editable. Designed specifically for school nurses, this resource saves you valuable time while ensuring you have a comprehensive, professional, and student-centered care plan at your fingertips.
This Google Doc template includes:
🔺A clear overview of POTS written in school-health language
🔺Suggested nursing assessment prompts
🔺Sample nursing diagnoses tailored to POTS
🔺Measurable student outcomes to guide progress
🔺Evidence-based nursing interventions
🔺Space to document additional information and updates
Editable POTS 504 Plan Template
Make 504 planning easier with this ready-to-edit template! It helps you create a clear, professional, and student-focused plan in minutes—so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time supporting your students. This Google Doc 504 Plan template is fully customizable to fit each student’s unique needs throughout the school year.
This Google Doc template includes:
🔹Student information and accommodations overview
🔹Suggested strategies for academic and health-related support
🔹Clear measurable goals to track progress
🔹Communication logs for teachers, parents, and staff
🔹Space to document updates, modifications, and notes
🔹A professional format that’s easy to share and reference
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