Nursing Practice for School Populations

Catalog description

This course, in conjunction with NURS 623 Nursing Practice with School Populations Practicum, are the culminating nursing courses for eligibility for certification as a school nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The role of the professional nurse in providing for the health and learning needs of students with and without special needs, families and the school community is explored. Within all components of the course, the responsibility of the school nurse to exercise leadership, in collaboration with teachers, administrators, and parents for planning, implementing, and evaluating the school health program is emphasized as well as the major socioeconomic and ethical factors which influence it. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.