NURS 382 Study Guide - Knox County Schools, Asthma, Emotional And Behavioral Disorders
Document Summary
School nurses are the watchful eyes and ears of the nation"s children during school hours. School nursing is one of the most rapidly expanding subspecialties of nursing. Schools are a site where prevention, early intervention, and primary care can occur. School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. Began october 1,1902 in 4 schools in new york. Lina rogers had one month to show how a school nurse could make a difference! By intervening directly with families and careful record keeping, the effectiveness of her program resulted in: After one month, 12 more nurses were hired! The knowledge base for the school nurse is derived from: theory guide for nursing practice, principles and practice of family and pediatric health care, child growth and development, public health and education, mental health. Requirements for being a school nurse vary from state to state.
