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Virginia Department of
Education
Office of Student Services
A School Health Services Resource from the Virginia Department of Education:
Online Orientation for
School Nurses
In this set of video clips, School Health Consultants provide information necessary for the successful transition of nurses into the specialty of school nursing. Information is provided to enhance and/or supplement the formal orientation process at the local level. The videos below are Microsoft Media Files and require Microsoft Internet Explorer and the free Media Player plug-in.
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Introduction by Tia Campbell
School Health Specialist
Office of Student Services |
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Orientation Modules
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Module 1, History of School Nursing
Gwen Smith, Retired School Health Specialist, VDOE, provides a brief history of school nursing, from our origin to present day.
PowerPoint® handout (PDF) |
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Module 2, Advice from an Experienced School Nurse
Tia Campbell, School Health Specialist, VDOE, gives school nurses practical advice on how to succeed in the specialty.
PowerPoint® handout (PDF) |
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Module 3, School Entrance Requirements in Virginia
Janet Wright, School Age Health Specialist, Virginia Department of Health, outlines the physical exam and immunization requirements for students to attend Virginia public schools. Medical and religious exemptions are also discussed.
PowerPoint® handout (PDF)
Religious Exemption Form (PDF)
MCH213F (Physical exam form) (PDF) |
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Module 4, Legal Issues in School Nursing
Mary Claire Ikenberry, School Health Specialist, VDOE, discusses confidentiality, delegation, and specific laws that impact school nursing practice in Virginia.
PowerPoint® handout (PDF)
Web Quest Activity (Word) (PDF)
Web Quest Activity Answer Key (Word) (PDF) |
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Module 5, Standards of School Nursing Practice
Ms. Smith describes the standards of practice that reflect the six steps of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, implementation, planning, and evaluation.
PowerPoint® handout (PDF) |
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Module 6, Standards of Professional Performance in School Nursing
Ms. Campbell presents an overview of the standards which describe the expectations of the nurse in the role of a school nurse. Measurement criteria are discussed for each of the ten standards.
PowerPoint® handout (PDF) |
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For questions or additional information contact:
Tia Campbell, R.N. B.S.N, NCSN
School Health Specialist
Tia.Campbell@doe.virginia.gov
804-786-8671
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