NURS 508 - Legal/Mandated Responsibilities of the School Nurse

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

Legal and Mandated Responsibilities of the School Nurse is designed to introduce to the new or prospective school nurse the fundamentals of U.S. law and how these laws affect educational change as well as the legal issues that specifically affect the certified school nurse. Emphasis will be placed on the school nurse's responsibility to enhance the student's ability to learn, and to appraise, protect, and promote the health of students and school personnel. The course will explore current legal issues in school health. School nursing is viewed as a ministry within the Christian perspective. This course will also address multi-cultural and mental health issues in relation to school-age children, adolescents, families and communities.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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