Resources

Behavioral and Mental Health

• School Nurse Role in Behavioral Health (download – 269kb .pdf)
• School Nurses Are on the Frontlines of Student Mental Health (01/16/2024) | mathematica.org 

School Nurse Basics

• School Nurse Activities Calendar (download – 41kb .docx)
• Resource links
  • Health Services Resources | OSPI
  • Resource Guide Overview | NWESD 189
  • Practice Guidance | Washington State Board of Nursing
  • Immunization Manual | wa.gov
  • Registered Nurse Delegation in School Settings (download – 214kb .pdf)

Mentoring Resources

•  Mentor Specialty Opportunities | OSPI

Nursing Topics Unique to School Nursing and Where to Learn More

• Immunizations
  • School and Child Care Immunization | DOH
• Vision and Hearing Screening
  • Auditory and visual standards — school districts | WAC 246-760
  • Prevent Blindness Vision Screening Certification Course | National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health

For Administrators

• 5 Ways a School Nurse Benefits a School | NASN (download .pdf)
• 2024 infographic: What Does a School Nurse Do  | oregon.gov (1793×2977px .png file)
• Intro to the School Nurse Role for Administrators (download .pdf)