School Nursing Course

Lesson 1 • Professional Standards and Ethics

Covers national nursing standards, codes of ethics, and accountability frameworks. Provides the ethical foundation for every clinical decision made in schools.

Lesson 2 • School Health Program Structure

Describes how school health services are organized within district and community systems. Prepares nurses to navigate administrative structures effectively.

Lesson 3 • Role and Scope of School Nursing

Defines the school nurse's professional identity, legal scope, and responsibilities. Grounds all subsequent clinical and administrative practice in role clarity.

Lesson 1 • Physical Assessment Techniques

Covers head-to-toe assessment adapted for school-age and adolescent students. Builds clinical observation skills used throughout all subsequent care chapters.

Lesson 2 • Pediatric Health History Taking

Teaches structured collection of student health histories from students and families. Accurate histories form the basis for all clinical decisions in this chapter.

Lesson 3 • Developmental and Behavioral Screening

Introduces validated tools for assessing developmental milestones and behavioral health. Links screening findings to individualized student support planning.

Lesson 4 • Documentation and Referral Processes

Establishes standards for recording assessment findings and initiating referrals. Accurate documentation protects students and supports continuity of care.

Lesson 1 • Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions

Teaches recognition and emergency management of anaphylaxis and severe allergies. Nurses administer epinephrine and coordinate post-event care and communication.

Lesson 2 • First Aid and Emergency Response

Covers evidence-based first aid for injuries, seizures, and respiratory events. Prepares nurses to stabilize students before emergency services arrive.

Lesson 3 • Common Acute Illness Management

Addresses assessment and care for fever, vomiting, headache, and abdominal pain. Builds clinical reasoning for determining when students need exclusion or referral.

Lesson 4 • Triage Principles in School Settings

Applies triage frameworks to prioritize student care in the health office. Establishes systematic decision-making used throughout all acute care sections.

Lesson 1 • Asthma Management in Schools

Covers asthma pathophysiology, trigger identification, and action plan implementation. Nurses manage acute episodes and coordinate preventive strategies with families.

Lesson 2 • Individualized Healthcare Plan Development

Teaches the structure and content of individualized healthcare plans for chronic conditions. Plans created here serve as the management tool for all conditions in this chapter.

Lesson 3 • Seizure Disorders and Epilepsy

Covers seizure types, recognition, and school-based management protocols. Nurses implement seizure action plans and educate staff on appropriate responses.

Lesson 4 • Diabetes Care and Monitoring

Addresses blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and hypoglycemia response. Nurses implement diabetes medical management plans in collaboration with families.

Lesson 1 • Medication Storage and Handling

Covers proper storage conditions, labeling, and disposal of student medications. Ensures medication integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the school year.

Lesson 2 • Legal and Policy Framework for Medications

Reviews authorization requirements, delegation rules, and storage regulations for school medications. Provides the compliance foundation for all medication administration practices.

Lesson 3 • Safe Medication Administration Principles

Applies the rights of medication administration to the school health office context. Reduces error risk through systematic verification and documentation habits.

Lesson 4 • Self-Carry and Self-Administration Policies

Addresses criteria and protocols for students who carry and self-administer medications. Balances student autonomy with safety and institutional accountability.

Lesson 1 • Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions

Applies infection control precautions to school health office and classroom settings. Nurses model and teach precaution practices to reduce cross-contamination risk.

Lesson 2 • Exclusion and Return-to-School Protocols

Establishes evidence-based criteria for excluding and readmitting ill students and staff. Consistent application prevents secondary transmission within the school community.

Lesson 3 • Principles of Infectious Disease Transmission

Reviews transmission routes, incubation periods, and communicability concepts. Provides the epidemiological foundation for all disease control actions in this chapter.

Lesson 4 • Immunization Programs and Compliance

Covers required immunization schedules, exemption policies, and compliance tracking. Nurses maintain herd immunity thresholds and manage non-compliant student records.

Lesson 1 • Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention

Teaches risk assessment, safety planning, and postvention protocols for self-harm. Nurses apply structured tools to identify at-risk students and coordinate immediate support.

Lesson 2 • Trauma-Informed Care in Schools

Applies trauma-informed principles to all student interactions and health office practices. Reduces re-traumatization and builds trust with vulnerable student populations.

Lesson 3 • Referral and Care Coordination for Mental Health

Establishes pathways for connecting students to school counselors, therapists, and community services. Effective coordination ensures students receive timely and appropriate mental health care.

Lesson 4 • Recognizing Common Mental Health Conditions

Covers clinical features of anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders in youth. Accurate recognition enables timely referral and appropriate school-based support.

Lesson 1 • LGBTQ+ Student Health Considerations

Covers the specific physical and mental health needs of LGBTQ+ students in school settings. Nurses create affirming environments that support health and well-being for all students.

Lesson 2 • Students with Disabilities and Health Plans

Covers the nurse's role in developing and implementing health components of disability plans. Ensures health needs are integrated into educational accommodations and services.

Lesson 3 • Homeless and Highly Mobile Students

Addresses health barriers faced by students experiencing housing instability and frequent relocation. Nurses connect these students to health resources and ensure care continuity.

Lesson 4 • Medically Complex Students

Addresses care for students with technology dependence, feeding tubes, and complex medication regimens. Nurses coordinate with medical teams to maintain safety and educational access.