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​​​​​​​​​​Healthy kids are better learners.

Purpose Statement:

Pu​rpose: To promote ethical, evidence-based school nursing practice and provide communication, networking, and professional development opportunities for school nurses in order to keep Nebraska children safe and healthy in school.    

Resources:

Issues related to school nurse practice:

  • Children with special health care needs in the school setting
    • Individual health plans
  • School entry requirements
    • Immunizations
    • Physical exams
    • Vision evaluations
  • School Health Screenings
  • Infection Control
  • Environmental health and safety
  • Prevention of drug abuse and violence
  • Delegation of nursing interventions​



NOTICE TO USERS OF THIS WEBPAGE

THE DHHS SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM IS UNDERGOING SOME CHANGES!

AS OF MAY 1, 2022, FOR ASSISTANCE WITH SCHOOL HEALTH TOPICS AND TO REACH THE NEBRASKA STATE SCHOOL NURSE CONSULTANT, PLEASE CONTACT:

Andrea Riley, RN, BSN
School H​ealth Liaison, Children's Hospital
Telephone: (402) 955-6957
Email: anriley@ChildrensOmaha.org

STAY SUBSCRIBED TO THIS WEBPAGE TO FOLLOW UPCOMING DEVELOPMENTS WITH SCHOOL AND CHILD HEALTH AT DHHS!  For more information, please contact: dhhs.mcashfeedback@nebraska.gov



Andrea Riley, RN BSN
School Health Liaison​
Office Number
(​402) 955-6957​

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