This practicum provides the clinical experience for students to function in the role of the school nurse. The student is mentored by a certified school nurse and functions in the role of health care provider, health educator, health counselor, child advocate, administrator and member of an interprofessional team. The framework for 21st Century School Nurse Practice is utilized to provide evidence based clinically competent, quality health care. Decision making strategies and the applications of critical processes underlying school nursing practice are implemented.
Co-Requisite Courses