Emphasis is placed on analysis and evaluation of research findings for application to nursing practice. Topics addressed are student-selected areas of importance to the profession. Seminar leadership and participation is based on a synthesis of knowledge derived from theory and research. The practicum component requires the student to collaborate with a faculty advisor and an agency resource person in the design and implementation of an individualized practicum. A change project is required.
Students share clinical experiences in the seminar setting.
School Health Services is concerned with promoting the total health of the student giving attention to physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects, recognizing the interdependence of each on the new or prospective school nurse, principles of program administration, management and change. The course is designed to improve the school nurse s skills in assessing and identifying the needs of the population, developing the health component of the individual education plan and implementing intervention strategies. A verification in writing of hours of nurse s immediate supervisor, i.e., principal, must accompany the request for a reduced credit practicum. 3 credits Physchology of Education or CLEP Exam in Ed.