This course continues to expand the theoretical knowledge base for students to examine and analyze the role of the school nurse. The framework for 21st Century School Nurse Practice provides the structure and focus for key principles for evidence based practice. Emphasis is on the ability to design and implement a comprehensive health program, including managing common health issues, risk assessment, communicable disease and infection control, and chronic school health conditions and services offered to students according to federal guidelines and legislative imperatives.
Corequisites
HSHS 536