Section R. 340.1163 - Functions of the school nurseRule 3. A school nurse shall:
(a) Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students through nursing diagnosis and the use of appropriate evaluative techniques.(b) Interpret nursing assessments of medical evaluations to the students, their parents and school personnel and provide an understanding of implications for the educational performance of students, while recognizing and maintaining the confidential nature of the information.(c) Plan a course of action and assist students, their parents and school personnel in assuming proper roles for eliminating, minimizing, preventing, or understanding the health problems which interfere with effective learning by the student.(d) Recommend to parents and appropriate school personnel modifications in the educational program as indicated by the health and developmental status of students.(e) Stimulate incorporation of health education in the school curriculum by serving on curriculum committees, serving as a consultant and resource person or participating in teacher-parent education programs.(f) Serve as intermediary between the school and the home, private physician, and health and social agencies regarding the health status of students and their needs for consideration in future community health planning.(g) Assist students and their families to obtain optimum health and well-being by stimulating behavior change through the educative process, including individual or group counseling.(h) Interpret health information when serving as a member of a special education placement committee or other programs in which health information is desirable.(i) Plan and provide inservice education, in cooperation with other appropriate personnel, for school personnel regarding health observations, referral systems and first aid and emergency care procedures.(j) Identify and recommend students for placement in special programs, initiate referrals for supplemental testing when health information or developmental history indicates, and refer students to appropriate personnel when necessary.(k) Assume leadership in the development and revision of written first aid and emergency care policies.(l) Recommend and implement school policies to comply with established health laws, and make specific recommendations to students and school personnel regarding immunizations and communicable diseases.(m) Cooperate with the administration and staff in establishing school health program policies and procedures in order that professional skills and knowledge may be used effectively in working with students, teachers, and parents.Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.1163