HSHS-535 School Nursing II
This course continues to expand the theoretical knowledge base for students to examine and analyze the role of the school nurse. The New Jersey Department of Education School Health Services Guidelines for school nursing practice is examined. Emphasis is on the ability to design and implement a comprehensive health program including managing common health issues, risk assessment, communicable disease and infection control, chronic school health conditions and services offered to students with special needs according to federal guidelines and legislative imperatives.