The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recommends which educational preparation for school nurses?
a. Licensed practical nursing
b. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) and certification in school nursing
c. School nurse practitioner
d. Master of science in nursing with speciali-zation in school nursing
ANS: B
The NASN recommends that school nurses be registered nurses (RNs) with BSNs and special certification in school nursing. Licensed practical nursing education is insufficient. School nurse practitioner and master of science in nursing with specialization in school nursing exceeds the minimum recommendations for school nurses.
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