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What is a School Nurse?
A Credentialed School Nurse (CSN) is a Bachelor's or Master's prepared Registered Nurse (RN) who is also certificated with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
A Credentialed School Nurse (CSN) is a Bachelor's or Master's prepared Registered Nurse (RN) who is also certificated with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
For thorough description of the role of the school nurse:
"Role of the Credentialed School Nurse" - California School Nurses Orgnaization, 2017
"The Role of the 21st Century School Nurse" - National Association of School Nurses
"Role of the School Nurse in Providing Health Services" - American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016
Schools are also supported in some cases by Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Special Education Assistants (SEAs), who provide direct care to students who need daily assistance in managing a variety of chronic health conditions.
Schools are also supported in some cases by Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Special Education Assistants (SEAs), who provide direct care to students who need daily assistance in managing a variety of chronic health conditions.
If you have questions about managing your student’s healthcare needs at school, please contact your Credentialed School Nurse or a member of our Administrative team.
If you have questions about managing your student’s healthcare needs at school, please contact your Credentialed School Nurse or a member of our Administrative team.
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