ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This two-day orientation program for Licensed School Nurses provides a framework for practice for
baccalaureate-prepared nurses who are new to the school nurse role. Topics cover required and essential components of school health services in Minnesota elementary and secondary schools.
Licensure as a School Nurse is provided by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Prerequisites include a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited school of nursing, RN licensure and public health nursing certification, both from the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
To obtain a School Nurse license, go to this website: MDE Educator Excellence > Licensingand use the online licensing system. Set up an account, log in and follow the instructions for First-Time Full Professional Minnesota Education License. School nurses use the same steps for licensure as teachers but have some exemptions such as not taking teacher skills tests. For a checklist to navigate the licensure system, email Ruth Ellen Luehr (address below) at the Minnesota Department of Education.
PROGRAM QUESTIONS? Contact:
Rebecca Hudlow, School Nurse Consultant 612-801-7429; [email protected] Ruth Ellen Luehr,Minnesota Department of Education 651-582-8403; [email protected]
OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to:
√ Apply the Nurse Practice Act and Scope and Standards of Practice for School Nursing in his/her new role including the legal issues related to supervision and delegation and documentation. √ Describe nursing assessment and strategies for management of population-based and individual student education-related health needs such as children’s episodic illnesses, chronic diseases, injuries and infectious disease control and prevention.
√ Summarize the school nurse role in development of student individualized healthcare plans, emergency care plans, crisis response plans, individualized education program plans and 504 plans.
√ Identify partnerships in schools and communities to which school nurses are key contributors – public health team, school health team, wellness councils, student support services, All Hazard Planning, early childhood and the school nurse role in health teaching and counseling.
This program is offered at low cost due to support from the sponsors: School Nurse Organization of Minnesota (SNOM), Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
GENERAL TOPICS8:00 a.m. Check-In & Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Welcome! and Overview
Specialty Practice of School Nursing
Minnesota Nurse Practice Act National Standards of Practice Delegation/Supervision
Critical Issues in School Nursing
Medication Management Communicable Diseases Immunizations
Documentation
Support, Leadership, Advocacy
MDH Resources MDE Resources NASN
SNOM
School and Community Partnerships
4:15 p.m. Adjourn
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
7:30 a.m. Check-In & Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Welcome Back!
Nursing Assessment and Education-Related Decisions
Children with Special Health Care Needs Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHP)
Emergency Care Plans (ECP), Disaster Plans Special Education Issues: Individual Educational Program (IEP) plans Third Party Reimbursement Americans with Disabilities Act and 504 Plans
Unique Learners
Planning and Management of School Health Services
Managing Illnesses & Injuries in School
Common Health Problems presented by Children and Youth First Weeks: Priorities
4:00 p.m.: Adjourn
ALSO OFFERED: Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC):
Hearing and Vision Screening
Workshop
for School Nurse Orientation
, Monday August 11 or Thursday, August 14,
2015
sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), held at the Minnesota Department of Education Click on the title underline hyperlink to access information and registration or contact Faith Kidder at 651-201-3762 or [email protected]
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES & SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES RESOURCES
SNOM –
School Nurse Organization of Minnesota
www.minnesotaschoolnurses.orgSNOM is the professional organization of the
specialty practice of school nursing; Licensed School Nurses are eligible for membership. SNOM is
affiliated with the National Association of School Nurses. Joint state-national dues are $145 per year. On the website, see events on the front page or click “Your Profession”, then “Professional Development” for current statewide and regional meetings.
Watch for registration for:
SNOM Fall Conference, November 6-7, 2015
Building Blocks to a Better Practice
As a SNOM Member, you may sign up for the listservthat regularly highlights research, professional development and new resources.
National Association of School Nurses
www.nasn.org Find resources under “Tools and Resources” and “Publications”.NASN has a number of online education offerings and publishes excellent resources.
Consider purchasing these texts:
School Nursing, A Comprehensive Text - $95 School Nursing Certification Review - $39
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
www.health.state.mn.us/topics/schoolsFind an index for the wide array of resources offered by the state health agency.
Subscribe to updates on topic area by clicking the small red envelope.
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
www.education.state.mn.usNote a number or programs under these headings: Student Success; Educator Excellence > School Safety and Health; Special Education in the Classroom.
Sign up for a notice whenever new information is posted on a given page.
NOTE: The School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice will be provided to participants of the Orientation seminar.
Either register online at www.minnesotaschoolnurses.org, DUE AUGUST 7, 2015 OR register by mail: Print this page, complete and send with a check to the address below.
Please list contact information where you can be reached in August before the program:
First Name Last Name
Role/Position How long in present position?
Email School District/Agency Name
Home Address OR School/Agency Address
Daytime/Cell Phone x
What question do you need answered so that you feel your time at the seminar is well spent?
REGISTRATION FEE:
$115Pay by check payable to SNOM.
Purchase orders not accepted.
Due August 7, 2015. Otherwise we cannot guarantee materials and meals will be available.
The registration fee includes reference materials, speaker fees, continental breakfast, refreshments, lunches and a continuing education record.
PLEASE MARK ALL THAT APPLY:
__ LSN __ PHN __ RN __ Masters __ Doctorate Nursing Certification, Specify:
_____________________
__ YES. I agree to have my name, contact information and credentials included on the participant list to be distributed to seminar participants, instructors and SNOM officers.
form
and
check
to: (No purchase orders)
Rebecca Hudlow (SNOM)
6148 Sunny Road
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345
Information on this registration form is private data used to identify and locate you, obtain payment and enable instructors to better know their audience. Name, address and credentials are required.
AUGUST 11 and 12, 2015
Fee for two-‐day seminar: $115
Minnesota Department of Education Minnesota Department of Health
