COMPREHENSIVE INDUCTION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL NURSES

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1 COMPREHENSIVE INDUCTION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL NURSES Mentoring Experience Three Expectations for the School Nurse/Self-Assessment To prepare for this mentoring experience, the new school nurse will reflect on education, mentoring and other experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please use this form at the beginning of ME3 (Pre) and again after completing the ME3 activities (Post) to self-assess skills and knowledge using the listed University of Delaware and Department of Education coursework objectives and your personal experiences since becoming a school nurse. Please consult with one of the certificate instructors or your district s School Nurse Lead Mentor if you have questions. New School Nurse: Date: Pre ME3 / Post ME3 (Circle the applicable status) Instructions: After you complete this Expectations/Self Assessment form as a Pre ME3 assessment, please highlight one or two areas that you decide are important to increasing your knowledge and skills. Then review this form with your ME1 documents to choose the target area for your study in ME3. Make an appointment with your School Nurse Lead Mentor to design your personal plan for ME3. After approval of your plan by School Nurse Lead Mentor, complete the Record of Activities form and return to the School Nurse Lead Mentor. Meet with your School Nurse Lead Mentor to discuss your progress and comfort level. Finally, redo this Expectations/Self Assessment form once again as a Post ME3 assessment and compare your progress from the beginning of the year (Pre ME3). Think about where you still have uncertainty and how you can polish those areas. You are almost there! It is time to go on to ME4 - the last of the mentoring & induction experiences for school nurses! CIP for School Nurses/ME3-Expectations/Self-Assessment Form (revised 11/10/2015) P a g e 1

2 University of Delaware Module: ISSUES IN SCHOOL HEALTH NURSING 1.Effective health education 2. Screening techniques 3. Current issues on healthcare delivery in the school setting 4. Guidance and counseling in diverse school settings 5. Legal issues related to school nursing and risk management 6. Resources for referrals CIP for School Nurses/ME3-Expectations/Self-Assessment Form (revised 11/10/2015) P a g e 2

3 University of Delaware Module: PREVENTING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE IN CHILDREN 1. Immunizations of the schoolage child and necessary compliance measures. 2. Mandated tb prevention efforts 3. Collaboration with Public Health 4. Infectious diseases 1 5. Role of school nurse as first responder in a crisis/disaster CIP for School Nurses/ME3-Expectations/Self-Assessment Form (revised 11/10/2015) P a g e 3

4 University of Delaware Module: THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD 1.Nursing process for management of children with special needs 2. Laws impacting services for children with special needs 3. Special needs of students with physical chronic conditions 4. Special needs of students with mental health or cognitive chronic conditions 5. Role of the school nurse in the 504 Plan and the IEP CIP for School Nurses/ME3-Expectations/Self-Assessment Form (revised 11/10/2015) P a g e 4

5 Delaware Department of Education Module: SCHOOL NURSE OVERVIEW 1. Delaware expectations based upon statute, regulation, guidelines, and tradition 2. Role of the DE school nurse 3. DE school health services (relationship of school, district, state) 4. Health room set-up and 1 management 5. Documentation and reports 1 6. Role of school nurse in cost recovery 7. Evaluation and response to health room scenarios 8. Current resources for children s health CIP for School Nurses/ME3-Expectations/Self-Assessment Form (revised 11/10/2015) P a g e 5