EDLP 6170 Legal Issues for School Nurses

This course is offered for candidates in the School Nursing Program. It covers school law requirements(N.J.S.A. and N.J.A.C.) including aspects of school nursing. It is designed to examine the various issues confronting school nurses, and the related legal implications. The course examines legal concepts concerning students, staff, the board of education, and the community from the perspective of the role and responsibilities of school nurses. Specific attention is given to issues such as students with special needs, compulsory education, health records, safety, employee rights and benefits, child abuse reporting procedures, and the application of the Family Educational Richts and Privacy Act(FERPA).
Credits: 3.0