NURS 416 - School Nursing Practicum

Lecture Hour(s): 0
Lab Hour(s): 6
Credit Hour(s): 3

This practicum course enables the student to apply information learned in Foundations and Principles of School Health Nursing. In caring for students in the public schools K-12, the nursing student will employ skills, knowledge, and national standards and guidelines to develop and implement school health programs Students will be engaged in school health needs assessments, screening and counseling, examining community resources, and reviewing and developing plans for school age youth. SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or RN with BSN degree.
Corequisite(s): NURS 414.