School Nurse Trends: Tales from the Frontlines
About the Course
Episode 1: In this episode, we explore the vital role and evolving responsibilities of school nurses. The discussion delves into how school nurses coordinate care with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers while addressing major health challenges, such as mental health issues, chronic illnesses, and the impact of social media on students. Tune in to gain insights into the crucial work school nurses do in supporting student health and well-being.
Episode 2: This podcast episode explores emerging trends and challenges in school nursing, including the impact of COVID-19, mental and behavioral health issues, and the needs of LGBTQ+ and gender nonconforming students. The discussion also covers school safety, emergency preparedness, and promoting health equity. Emphasis is placed on the importance of advocacy and the role of school nurses in fostering safe, supportive environments, with practical advice for nurses considering a transition into this specialty.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify how the role of school nurses has evolved over the past decade, identifying key changes and developments in their responsibilities.
- Recognize the primary duties of contemporary school nurses, including care coordination, collaboration with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers, and addressing significant health challenges such as chronic illnesses.
- Define the most significant emerging trends impacting school nursing, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental/behavioral health issues, the needs of diverse student populations, and the challenges and opportunities related to staffing, resources, technology, policy changes, and transitioning into the specialty field.
About the Author/Presenter
Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, is a Nationally Certified School Nurse, entering her 24th year as a New Jersey school nurse in the Camden City School District. Robin is the New Jersey Director of the National Association of School Nurses. She is proud to be a Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Fellow and past program mentor. Robin has been honored by multiple awards for her work in school nursing and population health. She serves as faculty in the School Nurse Certificate Program at Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing. Robin writes The Relentless School Nurse, a popular blog. Her extensive work in school nursing was included as a case study in the National Academies of Medicine Future of Nursing 2030 report. You can follow Robin on Twitter at @RobinCogan.
Dr. Candace Pierce is a nurse leader committed to ensuring nurses are well prepared and offered abundant opportunities and resources to enhance their skills acquisition and confidence at the bedside. With 15 years in nursing, she has worked at the bedside, in management, and in nursing education. She has demonstrated expertise and scholarship in innovation and design thinking in healthcare and education, and collaborative efforts within and outside of healthcare. Scholarship endeavors include funded grants, publications, and presentations. As a leader, Dr. Pierce strives to empower others to create and deploy ideas and embrace their professional roles as leaders, change agents, and problem solvers. In her position as the Sr. Course Development Manager for Elite, she works as a project engineer with subject matter experts to develop evidence-based best practices in continuing education for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
How to Receive Credit
- Listen to the entire recording.
- After completion of the course, complete the final examination. A passing grade of 75% is required. Exam questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
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- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
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