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The Epilepsy Foundation and National Association of School Nurses (NASN) are co-providing a new school nurse continuing education program titled “Managing Students with Seizures: A Training for School Nurses.” NASN involvement insures that objectives and content are specifically designed to meet the real and immediate needs of school nurses.
Present this program in a classroom setting or participate in this training online.
General Objectives:
- Recognize seizures and their impact
- Know current treatment options and their safe effects
- Know appropriate first aid
- Develop a seizure action plan
- Understand key elements of a training for teachers and other school personnel
This training is designed to provide the school nurse with information, strategies and resources that enable him/her to better manage students with seizures by:
- Supporting positive treatment outcomes
- Maximizing educational and developmental opportunities
- Creating a safe and supportive environment
Presenting the program in a classroom setting:
This program is generally a 3 and 1/2 hour event with 3.2 contact hours awarded. Most, but not all, Epilepsy Foundation affiliates are applying for continuing education through NASN.
The recommended class size for this training is no more than 30 school nurse participants.
How to obtain this training:
Local Epilepsy Foundation affiliates throughout the U.S. have been asked to work with local school nurse organizations to implement this program and enlist their support as a partner. This support may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Assistance with locating a local school nurse to participate as a co-trainer (school nurse will be asked to assist with presenting content related seizure action plans or individual health plans for students with seizures).
• Marketing the program locally to interested school nurses.
• Providing information and guidance on local policies related to use of emergency medications in the schools and delegation of responsibilities.
If you have not heard from your local Epilepsy Foundation affiliate and are interested in providing this program, please contact your local Epilepsy Foundation affiliate office to determine if they are participating in the program. Be sure to also notify your State School Nurse organization president of your interest. To locate the Epilepsy Foundation affiliate near you please visit the following website: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/aboutus/AffiliateLookup.cfm.
The Epilepsy Foundation obtained grant funding from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Grant # U58/CCU322072) to develop this program. They then approached NASN for assistance in planning the program as a CE activity. (NASN is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a provider of continuing education). ANCC requires participation by NASN in all stages of planning a co-provided CE thus NASN’s Continuing Education Director/nurse planner and a task force of four NASN members worked with the Epilepsy Foundation to design the program and content.
The four NASN members who worked on this project include: Carol Boal RN, BGS, NCSN; Marcia Buckminster RN C, PNP, SNP; India Hosch PhD, RN C, CDDN; and Julie Johnson RN, BA Med, NCSN.
Participating in this training online:
The Managing Students with Seizures: A Training for School Nurses program is available to online learners through the NASN Online Continuing Education Learning Center. The program is divided into five modules to assist the school nurse in learning to effectively manage seizures in a school environment. There is no cost to participate in this program online. Visit the Learning Center for more information or to participate [note: First time Learning Center users must click 'Create User Profile' to register as a user before using the Center. Be sure to read the information on the Center's home page and the FAQ section for more information about the Center.]
The National Association of School Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
(Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number #CEP 12292 for 3.4 contact hours) |