School Nursing I

Catalog description

Examines and analyzes the role of the school nurse as a healthcare provider, health educator, health counselor, child advocate in the school community, and interdisciplinary team member. Explores financial, legal, and administrative issues as they relate to school nursing. Reviews normal growth and developmental patterns. Describes common health problems, special needs, and interventions appropriate for school nurses. Students must earn a minimum of a B in the course. Students who receive less than a B will be required to repeat the course. Students will be allowed to repeat the course no more than once. A second grade below a B will make students ineligible to continue in programs requiring this course.