| Updated: |
7/23/2009 |
| Description: |
A School Nurse is a registered nurse who is licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission as qualified to conduct and coordinate the health service programs of a school.
Similar Keywords: nurses, nursing |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 342.455 to .510
OAR 584-021-0120, -0130 & -0170
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| Duration: |
five years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Initial License: $100. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission |
| Examination Information: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an approved institution.
2. Complete 30 clock hours or three quarter hours (two semester hours) of course work approved by the State Board of Education which will include the following content areas:
a) American school law and legal responsibilities of the school nurse;
b) The nursing process in a school setting;
c) School health policies, issues and funding;
d) School and society;
e) Mental health and counseling concepts;
f) The exceptional child-disabled, gifted, learning disabled;
g) Physical and development assessment of the school-age child;
h) The role and responsibilities of the school nurse;
i) Human growth, development and learning;
j) Diversity; and
k) School emergencies. |
| Application Form: |
Application for License Authorizing Service as a School Nurse |
| Service Links: |
 Application Instructions
 TSPC Educator License Inquiry
 Application
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Proof of attainment of prerequisites. |
| Additional Information: |
application instructions |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission |
| E-mail Address: |
contact.tspc@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-378-3586
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| Mail Address: |
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
465 Commercial St NE
Salem, OR 97301
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| Website Information: |
http://www.tspc.state.or.us/ |
