How would a School Nurse get started?
If you decide to perform screenings in your school, use established guidelines such as those available from the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). Inform parents early in the school year what screenings are planned and why. This gives you an opportunity to educate the parents about your role as school nurse and the health issues that concern you. You can use this communication to obtain consent (passive, or active if needed) for the screenings and explain the limitations of the screening process. Be sure to establish a protocol for following up any abnormal results. Ensure district support.
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