Holders of the School Nurse Services Credential shall be authorized to perform the following services:

• Conduct immunization programs pursuant to California Education Code, Section 49403, of the California Code of Regulations.

• Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of pupils.

• Interpret the health and developmental assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned with the pupil.

• Design and implement individual student health maintenance plans, incorporating plans directed by a physician.

• Refer the pupil and parent or guardian to appropriate community resources for necessary services.

• Maintain communication with parents and all involved community practitioners and agencies to promote needed treatment and secure reports of findings pertinent to educational planning.

• Interpret medical and nursing findings appropriate to the student’s individualized education program and make recommendations to professional personnel directly involved.

• Consult with, conduct in-service training for, and serve as a resource person to teachers and administrators.

• Develop and implement the health education curriculum.

• Act as a participant in implementing a comprehensive health instruction curriculum for students.

• Counsel and assist pupils and parents in health-related and school adjustment services.

• Teach health-related subjects under the supervision of a classroom teacher

Individuals must satisfy all of the following:

1. Official transcripts showing a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university.

2. A photocopy of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California. 

3. Completed 41-4 

4. Application processing fee

Individuals must apply through a California college or university with a Commission-approved school nurse program and must satisfy all of the following requirements:

1. Verify possession of a Preliminary School Nurse Services Credential.

2. Verify possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California.

3. Complete two years of successful experience as a school nurse. 

4. Complete a Commission-approved school nurse program and obtain the formal recommendation of the college or university where the program was completed. 

Individuals must satisfy all of the following requirements:

1. Verify possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California.

2. Completed 41-4 

3. Application processing fee