NURS-56600 Concepts of School Nurse Practice

This course provides candidates with the theories and content of the specialty of school nursing and the safe, evidenced based care of children in educational settings.  The focus is on the legal and organizational aspects of the public schools, the coordination of the school health program, the nurse’s role in the special education process, the role of the school nurse as an advocate for children, families and members of the school community and as a health educator.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RDLT 50700, SPED 51600 and SPED 55700