School Nursing
A specialized practice of professional nursing to the well‐being, academic success, achievement and health of students.
What is School Nursing?
Number one way to prevent the spread of germs?
What is washing your hands?
In the US all schools are mandated to have Registered Nurses in school settings.
What is NO? Schools may have only 1 nurse for several schools (may have medication aid supervised by RN, RN responsible for plan of care, other duties may be delegated to trained non-licensed person).
Type of care provided in any urgent or emergent situation
What is first aid?
School injuries occur most commonly on
What is playgrounds, athletic fields, and gyms?
Number of years of school required to be a school nurse?
What is 4?
Required for children with disabilities in a school setting
What is an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or 504?
What is the most common illness/Injury in the School Clinic?
What is headaches?
Exam required to obtain nursing license
What is NCLEX?
School nurses function in many roles
What is care provider, advocate, educator, community liaison, and case manager?
Health care provided in schools includes preventive services such as ______ and _________
What is immunizations and health screenings?
T/F: The health nurse within your school only provides services to the students on campus?
What is False? Also provide services to staff members and visitors in the building
One of two Federal rules that protect the release of a student's medical records.
What is HIPAA or FERPA?
The two most common chronic childhood illness causing the most missed days from school
What is Asthma and Diabetes?
The school nurse utilizes this type of plan to address any barriers to learning a student may have
What are emergency action plans and individualized health plans?