1 (CONTINUED) COMPONENT Level of performance Unsatisfactory BASIC Proficient DISTINGUISHED 1e: Planning the nursing program for both individuals and groups of students, integrated with the regular school program Nursing program consists of a random collection of unrelated activities, lacking coherence or an overall structure. Nurse’s plan has a guiding principle and includes a number of worthwhile activities, but some of them don’t fit with the broader goals. Nurse has developed a plan that includes the important aspects of work in the setting. Nurse’s plan is highly coherent and serves to support not only the students individually and in groups, but also the broader educational program. 1f: Developing a plan to evaluate the nursing program Nurse has no plan to evaluate the program or resists suggestions that such an evaluation is important. Nurse has a rudimentary plan to evaluate the nursing program. Nurse’s plan to evaluate the program is organized around clear goals and the collection of evidence to indicate the degree to which the goals have been met. evaluation plan is highly sophisticated, with imaginative sources of evidence and a clear path toward improving the program on an ongoing basis. Comments: 2 COMPONENT of performance Unsatisfactory BASIC Proficient DISTINGUISHED 2a: Creating an environment of respect and rapport Nurse’s interactions with at least some students are negative or inappropriate. Nurse’s interactions with students are a mix of positive and negative. Nurse’s interactions with students are positive and respectful. Students seek out the nurse, reflecting a high degree of comfort and trust in the relationship. 2b: Establishing a culture for health and wellness Nurse makes no attempt to establish a culture for health and wellness in the school as a whole, or among students or among teachers. Nurse’s attempts to promote a culture throughout the school for health and wellness are partially successful. Nurse promotes a culture throughout the school for health and wellness. The culture in the school for health and wellness, while guided by the nurse, is maintained by both teachers and students.
3d: Managing emergency situations Nurse has no contingency plans for emergency situations. Nurse’s plans for emergency situations have been developed for the most frequently occurring situations but not others. Nurse’s plans for emergency situations have been developed for many situations. Nurse’s plans for emergency situations have been developed for many situations. Students and teachers have learned their responsibilities in case of emergencies. 3e: Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness adheres to the plan or program, in spite of evidence of its inadequacy. Nurse makes modest changes in the nursing program when confronted with evidence of the need for change. Nurse makes revisions in the nursing program when they are needed. Nurse is continually seeking ways to improve the nursing program and makes changes as needed in response to student, parent, or teacher input. 3 (CONTINUED) COMPONENT of performance Unsatisfactory BASIC Proficient DISTINGUISHED 3f: Collaborating with teachers to develop specialized educational programs and services for students with diverse medical needs declines to collaborate with classroom teachers to develop specialized educational programs. Nurse collaborates with classroom teachers in developing instructional lessons and units when specifically asked to do so. Nurse initiates collaboration with classroom teachers in developing instructional lessons and units. Nurse initiates collaboration with classroom teachers in developing instructional lessons and units, locating additional resources from outside the school. Comments: 4 COMPONENT Level of performance Unsatisfactory Proficient DISTINGUISHED
4a: Reflecting on practice Nurse does not reflect on practice, or the reflections are inaccurate or Nurse’s reflection on practice is moderately accurate and objective without citing specific examples and with only global suggestions as to how it might be improved. Nurse’s reflection provides an accurate and objective description of practice, citing specific positive and negative characteristics. Nurse makes some specific suggestions as to how the nursing program might be improved. Nurse’s reflection is highly accurate and perceptive, citing specific examples. Nurse draws on an extensive repertoire to suggest alternative strategies. 4b: Maintaining health records in accordance with policy and submitting reports in a timely fashion Nurse’s reports, records, and documentation are missing, late, or inaccurate, resulting in confusion. Nurse’s reports, records, and documentation are generally accurate, but are occasionally late. Nurse’s reports, records, and documentation are accurate and are submitted in a timely manner. Nurse’s approach to record keeping is highly systematic and efficient and serves as a model for colleagues across the school. 4c: Communicating with families provides no information to families, either about the nursing program as a whole or about individual students. provides limited though accurate information to families about the nursing program as a whole and about individual students. Nurse provides thorough and accurate information to families about the nursing program as a whole and about individual students. Nurse is proactive in providing information to families about the nursing program and about individual students through a variety of means. 4d: Participating in a professional community Nurse’s relationships with colleagues are negative or self-serving, and nurse avoids being involved in school and district events and projects. relationships with colleagues are cordial, and nurse participates in school and district events and projects when specifically requested to do so. Nurse participates actively in school and district events and projects and maintains positive and productive relationships with colleagues. makes a substantial contribution to school and district events and projects and assumes leadership role with colleagues. 4e: Engaging in professional development Nurse does not participate in professional development activities, even when such activities are clearly needed for the development of nursing skills. Nurse’s participation in professional development activities is limited to those that are convenient or are required. seeks out opportunities for professional development based on an individual assessment of need. Nurse actively pursues professional development opportunities and makes a substantial contribution to the profession through such activities as offering workshops to colleagues. 4 (CONTINUED) COMPONENT Level of performance Unsatisfactory BASIC Proficient DISTINGUISHED
4f: Showing professionalism Nurse displays dishonesty in interactions with colleagues, students, and the public; violates principles of confidentiality. is honest in interactions with colleagues, students, and the public; does not violate confidentiality. Nurse displays high standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students, and the public; advocates for students when needed. Nurse can be counted on to hold the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality and to advocate for students, taking a leadership role with colleagues. Comments: