School Nursing: Grades 5-12 Practicum

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In this course, the focus is on the role of the school nurse in caring for students in grades 5-12. 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 5-12 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 5-12 grade age population are explored. Interprofessional collaboration within the school nurse role in the middle and high school setting is examined. This course provides 50 of the required 100 hours of practicum experience focusing on the 5-12 grade population under the guidance of a certified school nurse. Prereq: Current unencumbered RN License