School Nursing Program

School Nursing and Health Services

The school nursing and health services consultant has the responsibility for providing leadership in the areas of school nursing practice, school health policy and school health programs. Technical assistance is available on a number of topics including, legal issues in school nursing, school health program planning, implementation and evaluation, education programs and related services for children with special health care needs, school health records, medication administration and emergency services. This position also provides consultation to colleges and universities, professional organizations, and other child serving health and education related organizations and groups regarding preservice preparation, continuing professional development for school health personnel, school nursing and comprehensive school health programs. Contact: Rachel Gallagher at rachel.gallagher@dpi.wi.gov, or (608) 266-8857.

School Nurse Grant Awards

Nine school districts throughout the state are improving and expanding nursing services for students through state-funded grants totaling $250,000. The Department of Public Instruction would like to announce the school districts that received the School Nurse Grant Awards including: Sheboygan, Green Bay, Racine, Drummond, South Shore, Bayfield , Washburn, Antigo and West Allis. The department received many worthy grant applications with funding requests totally over a million dollars. The competition for the limited funding was intense with many worthy proposals going unfunded.

Measles/Rubella

We have seen a resurgence of Measles and Rubella in the State of Wisconsin. Go to the Wisconsin Immunization Program page on the Department of Health and Family Services website for the most up-to-date information regarding current and suspected cases.

Measles/Rubella Resources

Here are the Measles Guidelines through the Department of Health and Family Services. The document includes information regarding Measles case presentation, Measles case definition, laboratory testing of suspected cases, case reporting, isolation of suspected cases, quarantine of susceptible contacts and close contacts.

Immunizations

Department of Health and Family Services have announced the changes in the immunization law for the 2008-2009 School Year. Please see the links to the updated immunization forms, parent and school principal facts.

School Immunization Form 1 (Also available in Spanish)
School Immunization Form 2 (Also available in Spanish and Hmong)
School Immunization Parent Fact Sheet
School Immunization Principal Letter

The New School Nurse Orientation-Session 1

Tuesday, October 7, 2008
8:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Crowne Plaza
4402 E. Washington Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin
(608) 244-4703

Please register for the first session by October 3, 2008.

Registration fee: $40

Orientation Agenda

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The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the Wisconsin Association of School Nurses (WASN) will be holding a series of orientation sessions for Registered Nurses new to the specialty practice area of school nursing. Our experience shows that the transition from another practice setting to school nursing can be significant. Our goal is to help the new school nurse in this transition, to get connected to information and resources that can help to make their first years easier. The first session will focus on school nursing practice, typical school year, laws related to school nursing, delegation and health care plans. At a result of attending the second session, participants will be familiar with school nursing documentation, types of educational records with guidelines for storage and maintenance, development of individual health and education plans. The third session will focus on the role of the medical advisor, community resources and communication with school administrators and school board representatives. We are anticipating offering the second session on January 28, 2009, at the Holiday Inn in Stevens Point with the third session on April 22, 2009, at the Concourse Hotel in Madison.

For further information, please contact Rachel Gallagher, (608) 266-8857, or Karen Narloch, (608) 267-9239.

School Nursing Resources

For questions about this information, contact Rachel Gallagher (608) 266-8857

Last updated on 6/9/2008 1:52:53 PM

Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Programs - School Nursing Program