Network Organizations
SPCC Atlanta AHEC
Contact Info:
75 Piedmont Avenue, N.E.
Suite 1190
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 589-1110
Fax: (404) 589-1125
75 Piedmont Avenue, N.E.
Suite 1190
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 589-1110
Fax: (404) 589-1125
6/22/2011
School Nursing in Georgia is a challenging and exciting specialty of Nursing. As access to healthcare is changing, School Nurses are finding themselves confronted daily by children and their families who are seeking them out to provide nursing assessments and interventions for a myriad of healthcare issues. School Nurses have become the primary licensed healthcare professional that many Georgia families rely on for guidance, health counseling and referrals.
The role of the School Nurse is unique and challenging. No other healthcare professional has access to such a high percentage of children in Georgia, or to such a large workforce.
Description: This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.
Objective: To provide training on effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses in Georgia schools through webinars.
CE/CME:
Three Rivers AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Promoting Health and Academic Achievement-100 Series (6 sessions)/200 Series (2 sessions) has been approved for a total of 6.5 contact hours. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the training.
School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 101:
Segments:
- The role of the School Nurse: Connecting Health and Student Achievement – Tammy Green, RN, BSN; Private School Nurse
- Health Services for School Staff – Marsha Cornell, RN, MSN; Coordinator School Health Services, Effingham County
- Connecting with Your Resources – Suzanne Sumner, RN, BSN; School Nurse Coordinator; Colquitt County School System
School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 102:
- Tips for Clinic Success – Jayne G. Pauley, MS, RN; Health Services Coordinator; Troup County School System
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School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 103:
Segments:
- Infection Control and Communicable Disease – Lynne P. Meadows, MS, RN; Coordinator, Student Health Services; Fulton County Schools
- Documentation and Medication Policy Considerations- Darlene Shirley, RN; Lead School Nurse; Muscogee County School District
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School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 104:
- First Aid and Disaster Procedures in the School Setting – Sally Millians, RN, BSN, NCSN; School Health Coordinator; Coweta County Schools
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School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 105:
Segments:
- Immunization Standards for School Nurses – Libby Massiah, Immunization Program Consultant, Georgia Department of Community Health
- “Fireside Chat” with Leaders in School Nursing
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School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 106:
- Overview of Chronic Illness – Anna P. Proctor, RN; and Sherri Davis, LPN; Phoebe Putney memorial Hospital, Network of Trust
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School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 201:
- Integrating Physical Activity, Nutrition, & Health Concepts into Academic Conten, Debra Kibbe, Director, Physical Activity and Nutrition ILSI Research Foundation
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School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 202:
- Preparing for the Immunization Annual Assessment, LaTonya Thomas, MBA-HCM Immunization Assessment Coordinator Georgia Department of Community Health Immunization Program
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Technology Requirements:
Participants registering for programs should have access to the following technology for best viewing and participation:
- Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
- Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
- Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
- Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
- Latest version of Adobe Flash which can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/
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