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Content Area(s):
Pedagogy
Sponsor: University of Delaware
Contact: Janice
Selekman
% of Salary: This cluster has a
value of 2 % of the educator's base salary, valid for five years.
Abstract: The Basic School Nursing
cluster was specifically developed to address the DOE Induction
requirements of the school nurse specialist. The goal of this cluster
is to provide newly licensed school nurses with advanced knowledge
and skills needed to practice safely and effectively in the school
setting. Basic School Nursing aims to facilitate successful transition
from general nursing practice to school nursing by addressing essential
nursing and educational components that are needed by school nurses,
but are not included in a traditional nursing degree program. This
90-hour cluster encompasses 6 academic credits,
which meet the requirements of the 2% cluster. It includes one 3-credit
course/module and three 1-credit nursing courses/modules, but is
designed to be an integrated experience. Each module will co- mingle
core concepts to the specialty practice of school nursing. The 3-credit
module will cover testing/screening, guidance/counseling, health
teaching, legal aspects, and healthcare issues related to school-aged
children. The three 1-credit modules are non-sequential and are
designed to easily fit into the academic year. The first module
is a school nurse orientation program during the summer that includes
coordinated school
health services, communication, documentation, accessing services,
and policies. A second module will focus exclusively on communicable
diseases, especially immunizations and the school’s partnership
with community health services. The final module will focus on the
exceptional child and will include information on the laws for this
population, special education, and specific physical and mental
health disabilities. There will be at least 12 hours of clinical
practicum within this cluster. At the completion of the cluster,
the University of Delaware will award a Certificate in Basic School
Nursing. Portions of each
module will be offered in a distance format to enhance the flexibility
for the working school nurse. |
University
of Delaware