School Nursing is a complex specialty with a broad scope of practice, necessitating specific skills and extensive knowledge in an unusually wide range of areas
(NASN, 2001, 2002a; Proctor, 1998; Wold, 2001).
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's School Health Unit and Northeastern University School Health Institute have joined together to develop continuing education programs to assist school nurses in their quest to provide current, comprehensive care in all areas of school health. It is our hope that these programs will support you in your efforts to improve the health and academic success of your students.
The first four programs offered are the Massachusetts Mandated Screening Programs; Vision, Hearing, Growth, and Postural. These are offered to supplement and not replace the mandated hands on screening program offered by the School Health Institute.
Hardware/Software Requirements to participate in internet based CE programs and Podcasts
Hardware:
Computer connected to internet with configured printer attached.
Audio-Slide Presentations require Sound Card with speakers or headphones to hear audio presentations.
Software:
Most recent web browsers will work, but a confirmed list includes:
Firefox 1.0+, Internet Explorer 5+, Konqueror 3.2+, and Mozilla 1.7+
Adobe Reader to view PDF files; software may be downloaded at no cost from adobe.com
Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality
For information on Northeastern University's Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality as it relates to continuing education activities provided on the internet, please go to: www.help.neu.edu and click on the Appropriate Use Policy.
Faculty Disclosure:
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Northeastern University SPCS, School Health Institute. Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The authors, sponsors, and publisher of these continuing education programs have made all reasonable efforts to assure that all information contained herein is current and accurate in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Public Health School Health Unit protocols at the time of acceptance for publication.
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For more information contact: Ann Farrell, RN, MS, M.Ed
Assistant Director, School Health Institute
Northeastern University - Burlington Campus
145 South Bedford Road, Burlington, MA 01803
781-238-8409 phone | 781-238-8433
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