School Nursing
When and where did school health nursing begin? - correct answer ✔Late
1800's in England
First organization? - correct answer ✔Metropolitan Association of Nursing
-Provided med exams for children in the schools of london
Lillian Wald noted that - correct answer ✔-School nursing services were a
way to decrease excessive absenteeism (1902)
Federal Legislation form the 1970's, 80's, 90's - correct answer ✔-Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of (1973)
-Education for all Handicapped children Acte (1975)
-Americans with Disabilities Act (1992)
-No Child Left Behind (2003)
-Individuals with Disablilities Education Act (IDEA) (2004)
National Association of Nurses says.... - correct answer ✔"Every child
deserves a school nurse."
Define School Health Nursing - correct answer ✔Specialized practice of
professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and
life-long achievement of students
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE: 11 Criteria for School Nurses - correct answer
✔1. Develop school health policies and procedures
2. Evaluate their own nursing practice
, 3. Keep up with nursing knowledge
4. Interact with the disciplinary health care team
5. Ensure confidentiality
6. Consult with others to give complete care
7. Use research findings in practice
8. Ensure the safety of children, including when delegating care to other
personnel
9. Have good communication skills
10. Manage a school health program effectively
11. Teach others about wellness
Minimal requirements from National Association of School Nurses - correct
answer ✔-RN with a minimum of Bachelor's degree
-Some states require School Nurse Certification
-Master's level programs available
Roles and functions of school nurses - correct answer ✔Coordinate care of
students between school and their own health care providers
-Direct care giver
-Educator
-Councelor
-Case Manager
-Child health advocate
-Consultants
-Researchers
-Community Outreach
When and where did school health nursing begin? - correct answer ✔Late
1800's in England
First organization? - correct answer ✔Metropolitan Association of Nursing
-Provided med exams for children in the schools of london
Lillian Wald noted that - correct answer ✔-School nursing services were a
way to decrease excessive absenteeism (1902)
Federal Legislation form the 1970's, 80's, 90's - correct answer ✔-Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of (1973)
-Education for all Handicapped children Acte (1975)
-Americans with Disabilities Act (1992)
-No Child Left Behind (2003)
-Individuals with Disablilities Education Act (IDEA) (2004)
National Association of Nurses says.... - correct answer ✔"Every child
deserves a school nurse."
Define School Health Nursing - correct answer ✔Specialized practice of
professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and
life-long achievement of students
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE: 11 Criteria for School Nurses - correct answer
✔1. Develop school health policies and procedures
2. Evaluate their own nursing practice
, 3. Keep up with nursing knowledge
4. Interact with the disciplinary health care team
5. Ensure confidentiality
6. Consult with others to give complete care
7. Use research findings in practice
8. Ensure the safety of children, including when delegating care to other
personnel
9. Have good communication skills
10. Manage a school health program effectively
11. Teach others about wellness
Minimal requirements from National Association of School Nurses - correct
answer ✔-RN with a minimum of Bachelor's degree
-Some states require School Nurse Certification
-Master's level programs available
Roles and functions of school nurses - correct answer ✔Coordinate care of
students between school and their own health care providers
-Direct care giver
-Educator
-Councelor
-Case Manager
-Child health advocate
-Consultants
-Researchers
-Community Outreach
