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Classes and Other Professional Development Opportunities
Foundations For School Nursing
Dates: February 6 – April 16, 2024
(virtual: self-paced + scheduled Hub meetings)
CNE hours: 30; State Clock hours: 30
Foundations for School Nursing provides relevant, skill-based education for anyone interested in school nursing or working in schools. This program provides content for all pre- and post-licensure health care professionals and educators interested in school-based health. The course has been approved by the Professional Education Standards Board (PESB) to meet course requirement for ESA Certification.
Mary Bridge Children's
School Nurse Update in person event.
Information can be found here: www.marybridge.org/schoolrnupdate
Best Strategies for Helping Students with Asthma, Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Specifically designed for school nurses, school health coordinators serving Grades K-12
Presented by Sally Schoessler, MSEd, BSN, RN, AE-C – School Nurse Educator
- Gain the experience to confidently manage asthma, allergy & anaphylaxis emergencies in the school setting.
- Discover the most effective tools for planning and providing optimal care for students with complex needs.
- Access a wealth of free resources to optimize your time and enhance your ability to care for your students.
- Leave with an extensive digital resource handbook complete with protocols, handouts and resources.
- State CEUs and Graduate Credit available – Nursing CEUs available in certain states.
Pacific Lutheran University
Lunch and Learn series – Pediatric Pharmacology update: COPD and Asthma Pediatric Guidelines
Date: 4/10/2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Tom Simpson, PharmD, RPH
Contact Hours 1 | OSPI Clock Hours 1 | Pharmacological Credits 1
Introduction to Palliative Care
Date: 4/17/2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Francesca Stracke, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, ACHPN
Contact Hours 1 | OSPI Clock Hours 1
University of Washington: School Nursing: Preparation for Initial Certification
Foundations for School Nursing provides relevant, skills-based education for anyone interested in school nursing or working in schools. The course is taught within a flexible, virtual learning environment, made with busy working people in mind. Participants will also have a variety of opportunities to connect with and build local professional networks.
Foundations for School Nursing provides relevant content for and is open to all pre- and post-licensure healthcare professionals and educators interested in school-based health. The course has been approved by the Professional Education Standards Board (PESB) to meet the course requirement for ESA Certification.
Participants in the program will also receive 30 CNE hours in addition to 30 State Clock hours after completing the program in full.
Information and course registration can be found here:
Foundations for School Nursing 2023 | UW School of Nursing
Contact schoolnursing@uw.edu or cne@uw.edu.
Washington State University: School Nursing: Preparation for Initial Certification
This course is designed for the BSN-prepared nurse who wishes to prepare for this certification as a school nurse. Topics will include the role of the school nurse, schools and society, growth and development, learning strategies, school law, and the legal and professional responsibilities of the ESA-prepared school nurse. This hybrid course will incorporate independent study and classroom instruction. Independent study course materials are to be completed and submitted to the faculty prior to the dates of classroom instruction for evaluation. The hybrid course will include 30 hours of instruction. Cost: $500.
Information and course registration can be found here: https://nursing.wsu.edu/continuing-education/
Contact: Program Coordinator nursing.profdev@wsu.edu (509) 324-7311
ESA Certificated School Nurse in Washington State
Information about becoming an ESA Certificated School Nurse in Washington State is available at the website of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.