CIN - School Nurse

This two-semester hour course consists of classroom experience plus practicum components. It offers concurrent theory and nursing experience in community health nursing. The focus of the community health nursing component is on the role of the nurse in settings other than in-patient hospital settings. These settings allow for nursing practice at all levels in the provision of holistic health care and the ability to effectively communicate with others. 2 semester hours

This course consists of both classroom and practicum components. It offers nursing theory and experiences which are designed to assist the student in identifying the leading contemporary community health problems and evidence-based interventions. The focus of the practicum is on the role of the nurse in community settings and allows for nursing practice at all levels in the provision of holistic care. The student also observes in a variety of health agencies in order to acquire an understanding of the different functions and services offered in community agencies in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Prerequisite(s): None 3 semester hours

A practical course with a focus on developing and refining assessment skills which include interviewing technique and physical examination techniques tailored to meet the needs of nurses practicing in school settings. Content will include the performance of a complete physical examination on a school-aged child. Physical assessment skills will be discussed, practiced, applied within the framework of the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis or problem identification, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): The student must be a certified school nurse or a nurse studying to become a certified school nurse with a baccalaureate degree. 2 semester hours

In this culminating course, students review and synthesize coursework and consolidate internship experiences. The focus is on the legal and organizational aspects of the public schools, the administration of the school health program, and the role of the school nurse as an advocate for children, families and members of the school community and as a health educator. This course is taken concurrently with the school nurse internship. Prerequisite(s): Completion of coursework required for school nurse certification or consent of the instructor. Co-requisite(s): CIN590. 2 semester hours

In this ten week supervised experience, the school nurse intern has the opportunity to explore school nursing methods, materials, and programs in public schools, community facilities and clinics. A seminar ("Issues in School Nursing") is taken concurrently. Placement is in consultation with the Program Coordinator. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the courses required for school nurse certification or consent of the instructor. Students must make arrangements for the internship at least one quarter before registering for the internship. Completion of the courses required for school nurse certification or consent of the instructor. Students must make arrangements for the internship at least one quarter before registering for the internship. Co-requisite(s): The internship must be taken in conjunction with CIN560 ("Issues in School Nursing"). 4 semester hours