School Nursing and Health Services Program

Consultation and Technical Assistance

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.

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School Nursing Resources

• 1:1 Nursing Services for Students with Special Health Care Needs
• Model Bloodborne Pathogens: Exposure Control Plan for Wisconsin Schools (April 2009 Edition)
• Chronic Disease   (Under the following chronic disease topics you will find both information AND resources.)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes
  • Seizure Disorder
• Communicable Diseases
• Community Acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
• Drug Resources
• Forms
  • New School Employee Exam
  • School-Age Parent Medical Statement
  • Students with Special Dietary Needs
  • Student Accident Report
• Guidelines for School Programs to Prevent Skin Cancer
• Head lice
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report on Head Lice (August 2010)
  • Head Lice Fact Sheet from Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Health Services Report
  • 2010-2011 Health Service Report
  • 2010-2011 Report Sample Template
  • Report Data Collection Tool
  • How to Make Your Point: Health Service and Annual Reports
• Immunization Forms
• Kindergarten Eye Health Examination Report
  • (English version)
  • (Spanish version)
• Laws of School Nursing (Wisconsin)
  • Frequently Used School Nurse Laws
  • Questions and Answers
    • Emergency Nursing
    • Nurse Practice Act
• Lead Pevention Resources
• Medical Advisor
  • Template of Agreements
  • Webcast for School Nurses
  • Webcast for Physicians
• Meningococcal Disease Resources (Updated July 2011)
• Nursing and Related Services
• A Policy Development Toolkit
• Professional Development Plans
• Professional Tools
• School Nurse Certification
  • School Nurse Education, Certification, and Licensure
  • UW Madison School Nurse Certification Program
  • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Application for School Nurse Certification
• Shaken Baby Syndrome
• Tracheostomy and Ventilator Care
  • Course
  • Credit
• Vision Resources
  • Fact Sheet
  • 2011 Application
• Webcasts
• Wisconsin State Health Plan (2020)

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

Last updated on 1/26/2012 10:13:27 AM