Welcome to this comprehensive guide designed specifically for school nurses and health staff. This presentation will equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and practical tools needed to support students living with hidden disabilities including POTS, FND, PNES, and hEDS. These conditions present unique challenges in the school environment, but with proper understanding and support, students can thrive academically and socially.
Click on each diagnosis to learn about each disease process, obtain a individualized health plan template, and discover family resources.
We have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation. This content is developed independently to provide evidence-based education for school health professionals supporting students with hidden disabilities. Materials for this project were adapted and amended from publicly available resources, including ChatGPT, Gamma AI, and Wordsmith. These tools were used to support content development, editing, and presentation refinement.
Meet your Authors
Monika Christiansen
BSN, RN, IL PEL-SN, NCSN
Practices as Certified school nurse in Community High School District 155
Shannon Connolly
BSN, RN, IL PEL-SN
Certified school nurse in Oak Lawn at CHSD 218’s Adult Transition Program
Nicholette Riddle
BSN, RN, IL PEL-SN
Practices as a certified school nurse in CUSD 129 serving West Aurora High School
Samantha Schneider
BSN, RN, IL PEL-SN
Practices as a certified school nurse in Plainfield School District 202