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Chapter 42 The Nurse in the Schools. Overview of School Nursing. History of school nursing Federal legislation in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990, and 2000s Standards of practice Educational credentials. Role and Functions of School Nurses. Direct caregivers Health educators Case managers
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Overview of School Nursing History of school nursing Federal legislation in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990, and 2000s Standards of practice Educational credentials
Role and Functions of School Nurses Direct caregivers Health educators Case managers Consultants Counselors Engage in community outreach Carry out research
School Health Services Federal school health programs School-based health programs and Program Study 2000 School-based health programs Full-service school-based health centers
School Nurses and Healthy People 2010 Goal—one nurse for every 750 school children in each school building Few schools are able to do this
Levels of Prevention in the Schools Primary prevention Secondary prevention Tertiary prevention
Controversies in school nursing Ethics in school nursing Future trends in school nursing School Nursing