Certain procedures in certain situations are delegated to teachers and aides. We delegate far more than we are comfortable with but do have state guidelines on what we should and should not delegate and the steps for training UAP's to do the various procedures. I say guidelines, because each student is different and modifications may need to be made. The nurses are never to delegate if they are uncomfortable with delegating in a particular situation. The RN Board has also approved these guidelines.
Health education is also an important part of our job.
Many of the nurses have started nutrition classes and exercise groups with students. Sometimes we assist the classroom teachers, other times we teach the whole unit.