School Nurse Corps

The School Nurse Corps Program is a statewide program funded by the legislature to provide nursing services to school districts with little or no nursing services. This practical hands-on program works to get essential services to districts where they are most needed.  SNC supports student success by strengthening public school districts' capacity to provide a safe and healthy environment.   

Primary objectives of the program

• School districts receive a basic level of nursing services.
• School districts have an oral medication policy and adequate training and supervision of unlicensed school staff in the administration of oral medication per RCW 28A.210.260 and 270.
• Students requiring development of individualized health care plans and emergency care plans have those implemented and adequate staff training and supervision provided.
• Districts provide mandated screening programs and compliance with immunization statutes and regulations.

  

Role of the School Nurse Corps administrator

• Help hire and assign school nurses to districts based on School Nurse Corps program priorities.
• Provide ongoing training and orientation of School Nurse Corps nurses.
• Provide ESD-wide school health services consultation.
• Organize and/or provide training as needed.
• Offer liaison and support for SNOW (School Nurse Organization of Washington) region representatives within the NWESD.
• Serve as communication link between NWESD and OSPI regarding trends, issues, and needs.
• Administer the School Nurse Corps program in the NWESD.