The student is provided with an opportunity to practice physical assessment skills. In addition, the course facilitates the RN learners adjustment to the stresses of the multiple role learner. Enables the RN to further develop leadership abilities and decision-making skills. Students are assigned to individually planned clinical experiences under the direction of a preceptor. For the practicum, each student will identify specific clinical learning activities that relate directly to the selected clinical setting.
Emphasis is placed on fostering independence and self-direction for all students.
Focuses on enabling the RN student to synthesize knowledge about the school nurse's role in the school and community settings. School health policy and school law will be presented. The role of school nurse with students of all ages and health situations will be explored. Serves as a field experience in school nursing for RN students with a BSN degree from an NLN-accredited school. Students apply competencies learned in prior courses while experiencing the school nurse role in both an elementary and a secondary school setting.