Health Check-In Badge Checklist
School Nurse Health Check-In Badge Cards
Core Bodily Needs: Water • Food • Restroom • Rest • Symptoms
2 Complete Sets • Fold on center line to laminate 2-sided badge
Badge Set 1 • Primary Lanyard / Reel Fold back-to-back & laminate
1. Bodily Needs Check-In
FRONT
1. Did I drink water today? HYDRATION
“When did you last drink? Did you bring a water bottle?”
→ Dehydration often mimics headaches, fatigue, and mild nausea.
2. Am I hungry? Did I eat? NUTRITION
“Did you eat breakfast? What did you have for lunch?”
→ Low blood sugar causes dizziness, stomach flutter, irritability.
3. Need the restroom? RESTROOM
“Have you tried using the restroom today? Holding it in?”
→ Needing the restroom is a top trigger for lower abdominal pain.
4. Tired / Pain Check
0-2 OK ≥7 Alert
“Did you sleep enough last night? Where does it hurt most?”
→ Try 15m quiet rest + 6oz water before calling home.
Card 1 • Clinical Needs Flow STANDARD 3.5×4.25"
2. Point-to-Show Board
BACK
Ask student: “Point to what your body needs right now:”
Need Water Thirsty / Drink water
I am Hungry Need food / snack
Need Restroom Use the toilet
Need Rest Tired / Lie down
Or does something hurt?
Headache
Tummy Hurt
Feel Fever
Cut/Scrape
Ice Pack Rest 15m Call Home
Card 2 • Student Aid POINT & SHOW
Cut Line Between Badge Sets
Badge Set 2 • Backup / Clinic Assistant / Sub Nurse Identical Pair • Ready to Laminate
1. Bodily Needs Check-In
FRONT
1. Did I drink water today? HYDRATION
“When did you last drink? Did you bring a water bottle?”
→ Dehydration often mimics headaches, fatigue, and mild nausea.
2. Am I hungry? Did I eat? NUTRITION
“Did you eat breakfast? What did you have for lunch?”
→ Low blood sugar causes dizziness, stomach flutter, irritability.
3. Need the restroom? RESTROOM
“Have you tried using the restroom today? Holding it in?”
→ Needing the restroom is a top trigger for lower abdominal pain.
4. Tired / Pain Check
0-2 OK ≥7 Alert
“Did you sleep enough last night? Where does it hurt most?”
→ Try 15m quiet rest + 6oz water before calling home.
Card 1 • Clinical Needs Flow STANDARD 3.5×4.25"
2. Point-to-Show Board
BACK
Ask student: “Point to what your body needs right now:”
Need Water Thirsty / Drink water
I am Hungry Need food / snack
Need Restroom Use the toilet
Need Rest Tired / Lie down
Or does something hurt?
Headache
Tummy Hurt
Feel Fever
Cut/Scrape
Ice Pack Rest 15m Call Home
Card 2 • Student Aid POINT & SHOW
Print on cardstock, fold down center or cut apart, laminate back-to-back, and punch top slot.
TWO-SIDED BADGE BUDDY SPEC • 3.5" × 4.25"
