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The Role of School Nursing

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A healthy student learns better. Tooele County School Nurses assist students to attain a high level of wellness. She is a liaison between education and health care. She provides a vital link between the school, home, and community.

In addition to student care, Tooele County School Nurses provide workshops and trainings for teachers on specific health issues. They provide free literature and incentives for teachers and students. She is a walking talking health encyclopedia in the school!

 

Home

Students

Community

A liaison between home & school regarding health issues

Regular health screenings

Acts as a liaison between home, school, health care provider, and community resources

Makes home visits

Nursing Care Plans

Makes referral to appropriate community agencies

Takes health histories

Evaluations - assessments for health care needs

Participates in professional conferences

Assesses long term illnesses

Disease prevention

Serves as a Resource Person for community agencies

Participates in Parent-Nurse Conferences

Implements and monitors student's compliance with state immunization laws

Is a member of the community interdisciplinary team

Provides information for community resources

Teaches health related classes

Provides expertise as a liaison to community service organizations

Active member with parent groups

Resource person for School

Serves as a liaison for recording and reporting child abuse to appropriate department of social services

Provides promotional activities for health care

Discuss medications with child and family

Members of Community Health Teams

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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Email the Web Master

Tooele County Health Department Division of School and Family Health
151 North Main Street   Tooele Utah 84074
(435) 277 - 2310 Fax (435) 277-2304