Pacific Lutheran University

Introduction to School Nursing Fall 2016 Schedule

September 24, 2016

8:00 am – 8:30 am Introduction Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 8:30 am – 10:00 am Schools, Society, & American School Law Rick Maloney, EdD. 10:00 am – 10:15 am Break 10:15 am – 10:45 am Common Core Standards Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 10:45 am – 11:30 am Role of the School Nurse and Other ESAs Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Standards of School Nursing Practice Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Developmental Assessment Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Break 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm Immunizations Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN

October 1, 2016

8:00 am – 9:30 am Child Abuse Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 9:30 am – 9:45 am Break 9:45 am – 11:00 am Health Assessment Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 11:00 am – 12: 00 pm Health Screening Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Common School Health Problems Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Break 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm Common School Health Problems Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN

1 October 8, 2016

8:00 am – 10:00 am Drugs and the School Aged Child Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 10:00 am – 10:15 am Break 10:15 am – 12:00 pm Preparing for Emergencies in the School Setting Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Emergency Care in the School Setting Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Break 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm Emergency Care in the School Setting Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Legal Issues Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN

October 22, 2016

8:00 am – 9:00 pm Documentation Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 9:00 am – 10:00 am Sexuality Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 10:00 am – 10:15 am Break 10:15 am – 12:00 pm School Nurse Issues

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Bloodborne Pathogens Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Break 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Health Education Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Children with Special Needs Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN

2 PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY School of Nursing Course Syllabus Fall 2016

Course Number: NURS 901D

Course Title: Introduction to School Nursing

Course Credit: 2 credit hours

Clock Hours: 30 hours

Prerequisite/ Co-requisite: None

Faculty: Janice Doyle, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN Office: Ramstad 201 Email: schoolnurseatplu.gmail.com Office hours: By appointment

Catalog Description

Application of the nursing process to problems common to the K-12 school-age population and prevalent in the school environment. Nurses role in the development and implementation of school health programs. Content to include assessment of the school-age child, growth and development, screening, the exceptional child, school administration, school law, and role implementation.

Course Objectives

1. Discuss the role of schools in society.

1. Analyze the role of school nurse specialist.

2. Integrate theory and application of both human growth and development and learning into the practice of school nursing.

3. Analyze current social and legal issues that influence school health and the school nurse role, including knowledge of American school law.

4. Explore health problems specific to the school-age person.

5. Discuss the specific ESA role in the school setting including the state learning goals, grade level requirements, and Common Core Standards.

6. Discriminates among ESA professional roles in relation to school health programs and activities benefiting students.

7. Demonstrate the ability to locate and use appropriate human, community, and technological resources to improve the care of children in the school setting.

3 Topical Outline

I. Development of school nursing specialization A. Schools in society B. Development of school nurses C. Philosophy D. Goals E. Certification 1. State 2. National II. School nurse specialist: Practitioner Sub-role A. The nursing process in the school setting B. Human growth and development and learning of the school age child C. Development assessment of the school age child D. Assessment of wellness and stress - student/staff E. School screening programs F. Physical assessment of the school aged child G. Common health problems H. Mental health and counseling concepts - child/family I. The high risk child - abuse, drugs, pregnancy, etc. J. The exceptional child - handicapped, gifted, learning disabled K. School emergencies III. School nurse specialist: Collaborator Sub-role A. Roles of school personnel in relation to school health B. Locate and use appropriate resources (human, community, & technological) C. Communication skills - reports, records, verbal D. Team conference E. Health education programs - planning, implementation, evaluation/student/staff F. School health policies, issues, G. Assessment of school health programs IV. A. American school law B. Legal responsibilities of the ESA and more specifically the school nurse including the state learning goals and essential academic learning requirements

Teaching Strategies

Lecture, discussion, seminar presentations, guest speakers, audiovisual aids.

Required Text

Optional Text

Lewis, Keeta Destefano & Bear, Bonnie J. (2009). Manual of School Health. Saunders Elsevier; 3rd Edition Selekman, Janice. (2011) School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text, F. A. Davis Company, 2nd edition.

4 Course Policies: 1. It is expected that all students will attend all class sessions. Because of the format for this course absence of one class period results in missing substantial content required to achieve competence in school nursing.

If a class session is missed, a detailed paper with a substantial reference list will be required on the topic(s) presented in class for any day(s) missed with instructor permission.

2. All students are expected to participate in class discussions. Discussions must indicate analysis and synthesis of the topic. 3. Disabilities: If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with us, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please contact me as soon as possible, either here, in my office, or by phone.

5 Washington School Nurse Certification

WAC 181-79A-223

Academic and experience requirements for certification — School nurse, school occupational therapist, school physical therapist and school speech-language pathologist or audiologist.

Candidates for school nurse, school occupational therapist, school physical therapist and school speech-language pathologist or audiologist certification shall apply directly to the professional education and certification office. Such candidates shall complete the following requirements, in addition to those set forth in WAC 181-79A-150, except state approved college/university professional preparation program: (1) School nurse.

(a) Initial.

(i) The candidate shall hold a valid license as a registered nurse (RN) in Washington state. (ii) The candidate shall hold a baccalaureate degree or higher in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. (iii) The candidate shall successfully complete thirty clock hours or three quarter hours (two semester hours) of course work approved by the professional educator standards board which will include the following course outcomes in which candidates will:

(A) Demonstrate an understanding of school and special education law; (B) Understand and demonstrate knowledge of working within the culture of the schools, creating an environment that fosters safety, health, and learning for the students; (C) Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate resources in the school setting; (D) Demonstrate knowledge of collaboration with team members which may include parents, teachers, administrators, and others to support learning outcomes for all students; (E) Demonstrate knowledge of how to support the outcomes for all students through strategies such as scientifically based practices, collaborative teaming, and ethical decision making; (F) Recognize ways ESAs can use national, state, and local policies, as well as professional standards, to support decision making in educational settings; (G) Demonstrate an understanding of the use of human, community, and technological resources.

(b) Continuing. i. The candidate shall have completed the requirements for the initial certificate as a school nurse and have completed forty-five quarter hours (thirty semester hours) of postbaccalaureate course work in education, nursing, or other health sciences. ii. The candidate shall provide documentation of one hundred eighty days of full-time equivalent or more employment in the respective role with an authorized employer -- i.e., school district, educational service district, state agency, college or university, private school, or private school system -- and at least thirty days of such employment with the same employer.

For more information contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Professional Certification Office, P O Box 47200, Olympia WA 98504-7200, Phone: 360-725- 6400, Email: [email protected]

6 Requirements in WAC 181- Objectives Aligned to Demonstration of Competency 79A-223 the WAC A) Demonstrate an Objective 4 School law pre and post test. understanding of school and Take home worksheet for special education law; resources to include special education law. Problem-based role playing with team members wearing hats to different specialties – formative observation of team process B) Understand and demonstrate Objectives 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 Questions and answers with knowledge of working within feedback. the culture of schools creating Problem-based role playing with an environment that fosters team members wearing hats to safety, health, and learning for different specialties – formative students; observation of team process.

C) Demonstrate knowledge of Objective 8 Take home worksheet for appropriate resources in the resources. school setting; Problem-based role playing with team members wearing hats to different specialties – formative observation of team process D) Demonstrate knowledge of Objectives 2, 6, 7 Problem-based role playing with collaboration with team team members wearing hats to members which may include different specialties – formative parents, teachers, administrators, observation of team process. and others to support learning outcomes for all students; E) Demonstrate knowledge of Objectives 6 & 7 Questions and answers with how to support the outcomes for feedback. all students through strategies Problem-based role playing with such as scientifically based team members wearing hats to practices, collaborative teaming, different specialties – formative and ethical decision making; observation of team process F) Use national, state, and local Objectives 4& 6 Culminating activity of a policies, as well as professional professional growth plan as a standards, to support decision school nurse. making in educational settings and inform professional growth planning; G) Demonstrate an Objective 8 Take home worksheet for understanding of the use of resources to include special human, community, and education law. technological resources

7 Professional Growth Plan

Name: Date:

Perform a Self Assessment

Develop Your Professional Growth Plan

For each professional standard of care selected as part of your professional growth plan include:  Learning need  Goal  Learning activities with due dates  Implementation  Activity and date done  Evaluation  Supporting materials

Standards of Practice for School Nursing Standard 1. Assessment The school nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation. Learning need: Goal:

Standard 2. Diagnosis The school nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues.

Standard 3. Outcomes Identification The school nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.

Standard 4. Planning The school nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

Standard 5. Implementation The school nurse implements the identified plan.

Standard 5A. Coordination of Care The school nurse coordinates care delivery.

Standard 5B. Health Teaching and Health Promotion The school nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment, especially regarding health education.

Standard 5C. Consultation The school nurse provides consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change.

Standard 5D. Prescriptive Authority and Treatment The advanced practice registered nurse uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and therapies in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Standard 6. Evaluation The school nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

8 Standards of Professional Performance for School Nursing Standard 7. Ethics The school nurse practices ethically.

Standard 8. Education The school nurse attains knowledge and competence that reflect current nursing practice.

Standard 9. Evidence-Based Practice and Research The school nurse integrates evidence and research findings into nursing practice.

Standard 10. Quality of Practice The school nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

Standard 11. Communication The school nurse communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of nursing practice.

Standard 12. Leadership The school nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

Standard 13. Collaboration The school nurse collaborates with the healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

Standard 14. Professional Practice Evaluation The school nurse evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

Standard 15. Resource Utilization The school nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

Standard 16. Environmental Health The school nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

Standard 17. Program Management The school nurse manages school health services.

9 10 Pacific Lutheran University Introduction to School Nursing Resources

Requirements in WAC 181-79A-223: Demonstrate an understanding of the use of human, community, and technological resources.

Each participant will develop a list of resources that can be used in the school nursing role. The list will be submitted the last day of class.

Resource topics must include:  Schools, Society, and American School Law  Special Education Law  School Nurse Role  School Nurse Standards of Practice/Code of Ethics  School Nurse Issues  Educational Standards  Educational Team

Human Resources Topic Resource Notes

Community Resources Topic Resource Notes

Technological Resources Topic Resource Notes

11 For Academic Credit Participants ONLY

Optional Academic Credit

Optional academic credit is available for BSN prepared RNs.

Evaluation Methods: Student evaluation of course, instructor and facility, and an example of personal application of learning gained. Active participation in group discussion 10% School newsletter article 40% Team developed resource list 25 % Professional growth plan 25%

PASS: The Pass grade will be based on satisfaction (71% or above) completion of all course requirements. Completion Completion of school newsletter article. Requirements:

Deadline Dates Completion of school newsletter article. Email to Janice Doyle at [email protected] by October 22, 2016

Note for academic credit participants: PLU does not sent grade reports to students after the grades have been posted. For information about requesting an official transcript contact the Transcript INFO Line at 253- 535-7135. At times there may be delays in posting grades. To request a transcript, visit http://www.plu.edu/student-services/transcripts/ and order online.

12 GRADING CRITERIA FOR CLASS PARTICIPATION

Maximum points

A. Contributions pertain to topic and are substantiated by conclusions drawn from information presented. 10

Verbally demonstrates having analysis and synthesis of the topic.

Clarifies points of confusion and/or raises pertinent questions.

Turns assignments in on time.

B. Contributions do not always pertain directly to topic but generally 7 substantiates points from resources provided.

On occasion demonstrates lack of preparedness.

Occasionally clarifies points of confusion or asks questions.

C. Opinions, observation and personal experience provide major basis for 4 discussion.

Discussions evidence limited class preparedness.

Unable to clearly identify questions/problems.

Project submitted late.

D. Fails to participate in class. 1

Comments unrelated to topic of discussion.

Project not submitted.

13 Introduction to School Nursing Summer 2016

Academic Credit Assignment Student: ______GUIDELINES FOR WRITING ARTICLES

As a school nurse you will be preparing articles for your school newsletter. Those articles may be directed to parents, other school nurses, or others who read these publications. This assignment is designed to provide practical experience in that activity and to allow for constructive criticism.

Points 3 and 4 are to be presented on a separate sheet and attached to the article.

Grading criteria

Possible Actual Points Points 1. Composition of article 45 a. Between 150-200 words b. Flow of material is logical c. Central idea is presented and maintained throughout article 2. Topic 25 a. Health related b. Reflects a current concern in school health 3. Reference list (a minimum of 3-5 references) 20 a. References are relevant and current b. References reflect use of professional literature 4. Intended audience identified 10

Total 100

Email to Janice Doyle at schoolnurseatplu.gmail.com by October 22, 2016

Note for academic credit participants: PLU does not sent grade reports to students after the grades have been posted. For information about requesting an official transcript contact the Transcript INFO Line at 253- 535-7135. At times there may be delays in posting grades. To request a transcript, visit http://www.plu.edu/student-services/transcripts/ and order online.

14 School of Nursing

Continuing Nursing Education Academic Credit Registration Form Introduction to School Nursing - NURS 901D PLEASE PRINT Social Security Number Lastname Firstname Middle Initial Maiden Name Address

City State Zipcode Telephone Number (including area code) Date of Birth (mmddyy) e-Mail Address Have you ever taken classes at PLU before? If so, when? Please return this form to Continuing Nursing Education.