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What are Mr. Logan’s roles and responsibilities, and what types of services should he provide in a school setting?

  • 1: Roles of the School Nurse
  • 2: Healthcare Services
  • 3: Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs

What additional information would be important for Mr. Logan to know as a school nurse?

  • 4: Resources
  • 5: Advocacy
  • 6: Collaboration

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  • 7: References & Additional Resources
  • 8: Credits
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School Nurses: Roles and Responsibilities in the School Setting (Archived)

This module is designed for school nurses. It provides an overview of school nurses' roles in serving all students in the school environment, in addition to addressing specific roles for working with students with disabilities. More specifically, it discusses participating in 504 plan and IEP meetings, advocating for students with healthcare needs, promoting their services and their roles as school nurses, collaborating with others, and establishing networks (est. completion time: 1.5 hours).
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