The school nurse serves in a pivotal role that bridges health care and education. Grounded by standards of practice, services provided by the school nurse include leadership, community/public health, care coordination, and quality improvement (NASN, 2016a).
A student's health is directly related to his or her ability to learn. The school nurse addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process.
Course Descriptions
Introduction to School Nursing 24 OSPI Clock Hours, Offered Summer and Fall
School nursing is a specialized practice that advances the well-being and health of students in the K-12 school-age population. Our blended class combines the best of independent and in-class learning, allowing participants more flexibility without sacrificing quality or content. This course prepares you for the initial Educational Staff Associate Initial Certification as a School Nurse. Content includes the role of the school nurse within the context of the school and society, growth and development, assessment and screening tools, school law, and legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of the role.
This course is approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) for meeting the requirements for initial certification as a School Nurse. Visit their site at (PESB]
Prerequisite for this ESA course: Must hold a valid state of Washington Registered Nurse License, and BSN is strongly preferred. Please refer to the OSPI website for additional information.
Keeping Kids in the Classroom
This course provides school nurses an update on clinical issues and information needed to facilitate classroom attendance and learning.
Registration Notes
See above Discounts tab for available discounts and contact Center for Continued Nursing Learning (253-535-7027) for codes prior to registering.
Eligibility Requirements
Open to anyone with an interest in school nursing, click here to see: OSPI requirements to become a school nurse.
Credential/Accreditation Information
PLU is an accredited provider of OSPI clock hours for courses. OSPI clock hours offered for all continuing education courses, offered by Center for Continued Nursing Learning.(All Courses]
Pacific Lutheran University (PA-19#) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education approved by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Refund Policies
These courses operate by the Nursing Refund Policies.
