A school nurse reviews the standards of professional practice published by the NASN. Which professional standard will the school nurse rely upon when providing care?
a. Interact with interdisciplinary health team members
b. Communicate with teachers to effectively manage classrooms
c. Teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation to every member of the school staff
d. Do research on students at the school
ANS: A
Interacting with interdisciplinary health team members is one of the criteria for school nurses de-veloped by the NASN. The professional standards rely on nurses to give care based on 11 crite-ria: (1) develop school health policies and procedures; (2) evaluate their own nursing practice; (3) keep up with nursing knowledge; (4) interact with the interprofessional health care team; (5) en-sure confidentiality in providing health care; (6) consult with others to give complete care; (7) use research findings in practice; (8) ensure the safety of children, including when delegating care to other school personnel; (9) have good communication skills; (10) manage a school health program effectively; and (11) teach others about wellness.
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