School Health Services

State School Nurse Consultant

National Association of State School Nurse Consultants

Our mission is to provide expertise in health and promote the academic success of the nation's children and youth by providing leadership and advocacy.

School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential.  Adopted by the National Association of School Nurses Board of Directors February 2017.

School nursing practice in Michigan is guided by the Michigan School Code (legislates what must be done in schools) and the Michigan Public Health Code (legislates how medical professions may practice in Michigan). Michigan does not have a separate Nurse Practice Act.

Michigan School Code

Michigan Public Health Code

Michigan School Nurse Care Delivery Model

Frequently Asked Questions - UPDATED

Emergency Guidelines for Schools

Michigan Association of School Nurses School Health Consideration Documents

Communicable Diseases

• Managing Communicable Disease in Schools

Child Abuse and Neglect - School Mandated Reporters

• Mandated Reporters Website 
• School Personnel Guide for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
• Michigan Child Protection Law 

Chronic Health Conditions

• Cardiac Toolkit
• Supporting Students with Chronic Health Conditions in School: Standards of Care
• Consensus Statement and Supporting Students with Chronic Health Conditions
• Adrenal Insufficiency Toolkit- NEW
• MDE State Board of Education Policy for Supporting Students with Adrenal Insufficiency
  
• National Adrenal Insufficiency Foundation 
• Allergies and Anaphylaxis Toolkit
• MDE State Board of Education Policy for supporting Students with Allergies
  • Addendum to the 2002 MODEL POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS TO PUPIL AT SCHOOL GUIDELINES FOR          RESPONDING TO AN ANAPHYLAXIS EMERGENCY AT SCHOOLS
  • FAQ: Epinephrine Auto-Injector Public Act 186 & 187
  • Epinephrine Auto Injector Disposal Guide
• Asthma Toolkit- NEW
  • MICHIGAN STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MODEL POLICY FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA IN SCHOOLS
  • Michigan Inhaler/EPI Pen Law
  • Getasthmahelp.org
  • School Asthma Education Packet
  • SA³MPRO^TM AAAAI School Asthma Management Program  
• Diabetes Toolkit
  • State Board of Education Approved Model Policy on the Management of Diabetes in the School Setting
  • American Diabetes Association Diabetes Care Tasks at School 
  • National Diabetes Education Program
  • Teacher Tip Sheet
• Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders Toolkit
  • Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
• Sickle Cell Toolkit
  Tips for Supporting Students with Sickle Cell Disease
  Sickle Cell School Outreach- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (chop.edu)

Concussions

• Michigan Sports Concussion Law and Resources

Environmental Issues

• Lead Poisoning
• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Online Interactive Training

Forms

• Model Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

Immunizations

• 2024 Immunizations

Laws and Guidelines that Impact School Health Services 

• Laws and Model Policies that Guide School Health Service Programs in Michigan: a resource for School Nurses

Medication Management

• Michigan School Code: Medications in School Law
• MDE Model Policy and Guidelines for Administering Medications to Pupils at School 
• Addendum to the 2002 Model Policy and Guidelines for Administering Medications to Pupils at School: Guidelines for Responding to an Anaphylaxis Emergency at School
• FAQ: Epinephrine Auto-Injector Public Act 186 & 187   
• Epinephrine Auto-Injector Disposal Guide
• Guidelines for Responding to An Opioid-Related Overdose at School

Nuisance Conditions

• Bed Bugs
• Head Lice

School Entry Requirements

• Michigan Immunization and Vision Law

School Nurse Certification

• MDE Rules for School Nurse Certification
• Center for Educational Performance and Information Registry of Educational Personnel Frequently Asked Questions

Special Events/School Nursing Professional Learning

• Michigan Association of School Nurses Michiganschoolnurses.org
  • MASN Annual Spring Conference
  • MASN Fall Conference
  • Communities of Practice
  • State School Nurse Consultant:
  • School Nurse Summer Institute (August)
  • School Nurse Winter Institute (January) 
  • Foundations for Effective School Nurse Practice
    • Receive the resources necessary to align your School Nurse practice with the Framework for the 21^st Century School Nurse
  • MERT (Medical Emergency Response Team) Train the Trainer for School Nurses
    • Receive the tools necessary for training a Medical Emergency Response Team to respond effectively to any medical emergency that may occur in the school setting. This training will prepare your team to apply for the MI HEARTSafe Schools designation.
  • MACC (Michigan ACE Community Champion) Train the Presenter for School Nurses
    • Receive the tools necessary for providing The Michigan ACE Initiative: NEAR Presentation (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACEs and Resilience)

Contact State School Nurse Consultant for additional Information at jankowskie@michigan.gov or bennettd11@michigan.gov.