School Nursing: Grades PK-4 Practicum

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In this course, the focus is on the role of the school nurse in caring for students in grades PK-4. There is an emphasis on the nursing process as it is applied to the school age population while considering acute, chronic, and episodic illness and the overall healthcare needs of the PK-4 grade school population including those with special health needs, disabilities, diverse cultures, and English Language Learners. The physical, emotional, psychosocial, and developmental needs of the PK-4 grade population are explored. Interprofessional collaboration within the school nurse role in the elementary school setting is examined. This course provides 50 of the required 100 hours of practicum experience focusing on the PK-4 grade population under the guidance of a certified school nurse. Prereq: Current unencumbered RN License