Ill. Admin. Code tit. 23, § 23.120 - Standards for the School Nurse
The school nurse with a professional educator license endorsed in school support services for school nurse (i.e., educator licensed school nurse) understands and practices within a framework of professional nursing and education to provide a coordinated school health program that encourages all students to achieve their optimal potential.
The educator licensed school nurse understands human growth and development and provides a continuum of care and learning experiences for the general and special education populations that support the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical well-being of all students.
The educator licensed school nurse understands how students, families, and communities differ in their perspectives and approaches to health care and learning and creates opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
The educator licensed school nurse understands various formal and informal assessment and evaluation components of the nursing process to support the continual development, optimal health, and learning potential of all students.
The educator licensed school nurse uses the planning and intervention components of the nursing process to develop and plan for a coordinated school health program that meets the needs of students, families, staff, and community.
The educator licensed school nurse understands and uses various intervention strategies in the development of a coordinated school health program that assists students, families, staff, and community to achieve optimal levels of wellness and learning.
The educator licensed school nurse understands and uses principles of health promotion and disease prevention to promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
The educator licensed school nurse understands and uses effective communication and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and partnerships that address the health, safety, and learning needs of all students.
The educator licensed school nurse understands and develops collaborative relationships with colleagues, families, and the community to support students' learning and well-being.
The educator licensed school nurse understands school nursing as a professional specialty and maintains standards of professional conduct and ethics.
The educator licensed school nurse is a reflective practitioner who actively seeks opportunities to grow professionally.
The educator licensed school nurse is a member of the educational team, a leader and facilitator of change, and an advocate for students, the school, and the community.
Notes
Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 6230, effective February 27, 2014
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