NEW SCHOOL NURSE ORIENTATION Friday, August 10, 2018 Mount Mercy University Graduate Center 1650 Matterhorn Dr, NE The New School Nurse Orientation brings together a faculty with experience in school health and other state experts. The workshop provides a comprehensive overview of policies and procedures, information about communicable diseases, immunizations, special health care needs, medication administration, and emergency procedures all founded on evidence-based practice. In addition, speakers will discuss the importance of school health as an essential component of the academic curriculum and its importance to student achievement. Participants will acquire information about their role and legal responsibilities as they pertain to the Iowa Nurse Practice Act, Educational Codes of Iowa, and the Scope and Standards of School Nurse Practice. We look forward to seeing you August 10th! The University of Iowa College of Nursing & Iowa School Nurse Organization WORKSHOP LOCATION Mount Mercy University CRST International Graduate Center 1650 Matterhorn Drive NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-368-6493 www.mtmercy.edu FROM I-380 1. Take EXIT 22: Coldstream Avenue NE / 29th Street NE / Mount Mercy University. 2. Turn west onto Coldstream Avenue NE, proceed to Wenig Road NE. 3. Turn left onto Wenig Road NE, proceed to Matterhorn Drive NE. 4. Turn right onto Matterhorn Drive NE and Graduate Center is on your left. REGISTRATION FORM New School Nurse Orientation August 10, 2018 Name School District School District Address City State Zip Home Address City State Zip E-mail Address Home Phone Number Work Phone Number Nursing License Number Do not place my name/address on conference participant list *The University of Iowa needs this information for processing CEU records. No persons outside The University are routinely provided this information. Enrollee's name/address lists are provided to facilitate networking unless you check the refusal above. REGISTRATION FEE: $120.00 postmarked by July 27, 2018 $130.00 postmarked after July 27, 2018 Payment by PO Number: Payment by check. Please make check payable to: UI Center for Conferences Payment by Credit Card: Visa MasterCard Discover Card # - - - Exp. Date 3 Digit Security Code on Back of Card Name on Card Billing Address Send this form and fee to: Center for Conferences 250 Continuing Education Facility Iowa City, IA 52242 (319) 335-4141 or FAX (319) 335-4039
PROGRAM INFORMATION CONTINUING EDUCATION UNIT AWARD The University of Iowa College of Nursing is an Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider: Number 1. Full time attendance will award 5.8 contact hours. Partial credit will not be given for this offering. REGISTRATION FEES AND REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS Registration fee for the New School Nurse Orientation is $120.00 if postmarked by July 27; $130.00 if postmarked after July 27. Fee includes program, materials, refreshments, lunch and CEU recording. If an applicant withdraws registration prior to opening of the workshop, the registration fee, less a $25.00 handling charge, will be refunded. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE WORKSHOP HAS CONVENED. The College of Nursing reserves the right to cancel the program due to lack of sufficient enrollment. Notification of a cancellation will be made one week prior to the program. In this case the entire registration fee will be refunded. The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment and in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX, Section 504, and the ADA in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, (319) 335-0705 (voice) and (319) 335-0697 (text), 202 Jessup Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1316. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Molly James in advance at (319) 335-7075. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE NEW SCHOOL NURSE ORIENTATION Friday, August 10 2018 This orientation workshop will provide an introduction to the role of the school nurse in a coordinated school health program. Participants in this offering will have the opportunity to discuss federal and state laws impacting school health and identify resources for school health in Iowa s educational structure. Policies and procedures associated with school health and school nursing will be incorporated. Special focus will be on immunizations, school emergencies, and communicable diseases. TARGET AUDIENCE This workshop is appropriate for new school nurses as well as a review for experienced school nurses. OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the offering participants should be able to: 1. Explain laws and standards impacting school health programs and the school nurse. 2. Examine Iowa s education structure as it pertains to the support of school health and school nursing. 3. Integrate evidence-based practice into one s school nurse practice. 4. Discuss the development and implementation of medication policies and procedures. 5. Describe the role of the school nurse in identifying, reporting and monitoring communicable diseases in the school setting. 6. Examine the current immunization schedule with application to school health. 7. Discuss the role of the school nurse in the management of common school health issues and emergencies. 8. Define your role as a school nurse in an interdisciplinary educational setting.
NEW SCHOOL NURSE ORIENTATION SCHEDULE 7:30 a.m. Registration 8:00 Opening of Workshop and Introductions 8:10 Overview to School Health Services Melissa Walker RN, BSN 9:10 Student Medications and Student Plans Susie Poulton, MSN, RN 10:30 Break 10:45 Common Health Concerns in School Nurse Practice Teri Schloss, MSN, RN, NCSN 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Immunizations Heather Meador, RN, BSN 1:30 Communicable Diseases TBD90+ 2:30 Break FACULTY Dr. Sharon Guthrie, PhD, ARNP, CPNP, NCSN, RN-BC MSN Program Director & Assistant Professor in Nursing Mount Mercy University Heather Meador RN, BSN, Clinical Services Division Supervisor Linn County Public Health Susie Poulton, MSN, RN, Director of Health and Student Services, Iowa City Community School District, Iowa City, Iowa Teri Schloss, MSN, RN, NCSN Iowa School Nurse Organization Cedar Rapids Community School District, Melissa Walker, RN, BSN School Nurse Consultant, Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services, Iowa Department of Education, Des Moines, Iowa 2:45 Documentation- Sharon Guthrie and Teri Schloss 3:45 Panel Presentation: Defining Your Role as a School Nurse Sharon Guthrie, Susie Poulton, Teri Schloss and Melissa Walker 4:15 Summary, evaluation and CEU Recording 4:30 Adjourn For more information contact: Molly James College of Nursing The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242-1121 (319) 335-7075 (319) 353-5328 Fax molly-james@uiowa.edu
New School Nurse Orientation Friday, August 10, 2018 Mount Mercy University Graduate Center 1650 Matterhorn Dr, NE SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF NURSING In cooperation with the
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