About

The School Nurse Corps provides a “corps” of registered nurses (R.N.s) to the most needy school districts to provide direct care to students, health education, training and supervision. Additionally, it provides a School Nurse Corps Supervisor at each educational service district (ESD) to administer the program, provide consultation and training to school districts, and direct service as time permits.

Vision Statement

The School Nurse Corps assists in the pursuit of student academic success by supporting and expanding public school districts’ capacity to provide a safe and healthy learning environment and optimal health for each student.

Mission

The School Nurse Corps, in partnership with schools, families and communities, will help students to achieve academic success by improving school health services and health outcomes.

2002-2004 Objectives:

• Students in all public school districts have access to basic Registered Nurse (R.N.) services.
• All students in Class II districts identified with potentially life threatening and/or chronic health conditions have emergency care plans/individual health plans (ECPs/IHPS) developed and implemented with staff training and supervision by an R.N.
• All students in Class II districts receive medication and/or medical treatment in compliance with current laws and accepted standards and with staff training and supervision provided by an R.N.
• All Class II districts provide mandated screening programs and comply with immunization laws.
• School districts have policies and procedures for school health services based on current laws and accepted standards.
• All districts have access to consultation, education, and resources regarding school health services.
• Identify and collect data to evaluate the impact of nursing interventions on student education and health outcomes.

School Nurse Corps Outcomes

Student Outcomes

• Improved knowledge of health issues and self care abilities for the student.
• Increased time in class for the student.
• Improved quality of healthcare and access to community health services.
• Improved self-esteem of students.
• Increased student safety.

Staff Outcomes

• Increased skill and confidence level in dealing with school emergencies and students with health care needs.
• Improved staff health.

Parent and Community Outcomes

• Increased parent confidence in the school’s ability to care for their child.
• Increased communication between school, parents, and community resulting in improved health and safety for students.