This practicum expands the clinical experience for students to function in the role of the school nurse. Emphasis is on managing common health issues, risk assessment, communicable disease and infection control, and chronic school health conditions and services offered to students. The framework for 21st Century School Nurse Practice is utilized to provide evidence based clinically competent, quality health care. Emphasis is on the ability to provide a comprehensive health program. Decision making strategies and the application of critical processes underlying school nursing practice are implemented.
Co-Requisite Courses