Dates: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

Times: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (There will be independent work time)

Live via Zoom

This workshop will provide a comprehensive understanding of autism, including its diverse characteristics and how it impacts learning. Educators will gain insights into recognizing the spectrum of abilities among autistic students and the specific challenges they may face in a school setting, including communication, social interaction, sensory processing, and executive functioning. 

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Introduction to School Nursing

24 OSPI Clock Hours, Offered Summer and Fall

School nursing is a specialized practice that advances the well-being and health of students in the K-12 school-age population. Our blended class combines the best of independent and in-class learning, allowing participants more flexibility without sacrificing quality or content. This course prepares you for the initial Educational Staff Associate Initial Certification as a School Nurse. Content includes the role of the school nurse within the context of the school and society, growth and development, assessment and screening tools, school law, and legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of the role.

Fall 2024

Location: self-study/online synchronous combo

Student self-study begins Monday, October 7, 2024

Virtual, online class Saturday, October 26, 2024

In-person skills lab Saturday, November 2, 2023, PLU Garfield Commons 208 Garfield St. S Tacoma, WA ROOMS 101,103

This course is approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) for meeting the requirements for initial certification as a School Nurse.

Contact: Program Manager ccnl@plu.edu | (253) 535-7027

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For: Current and prospective school nurses, as well as other professionals interested in working in schools.

Format: Online course with virtual hub meetings and weekly online office hours on Mondays from 5-6 p.m.

Date: March 31-June 6, 2025

Cost: $454

Learn more about the course and enroll:
schoolnursing@uw.edu 

School Nurse Update in person event.

Information can be found here: www.marybridge.org/schoolrnupdate

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.

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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

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.