This professional learning opportunity, designed specifically for school nurses, will provide an overview of legal requirements, standards of practice and competencies for school nurses, supervisory issues, and the school nurse’s role in student achievement, special education, and academic success. Participants will learn state laws and regulations regarding school health; medication regulations; state mandates for immunizations, health assessments, and screenings; documentation in school health services; special education; and Section 504.

Audience

• School Nurses
• Early career school nurses
• School nurse supervisor
• Lead school nurses
• Directors of special education/pupil services
• School medical advisors

Connecticut Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation