About The Nurse

NAME: Kerri R. Schmidt BSN, RN, NCSN

SCHOOL DISTRICT: School District of Rhinelander

SCHOOL PHONE: 715-365-9235 fax 715-365-9568

Role of the School Nurse

As the school district nurse I am responsible for 7 schools.  School nursing
is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the
well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students.  School
nurses promote health and safety; intervene with and act on potential health
problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with
others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self management,
self advocacy and learning.

Goals of the School Health Services Program

To coordinate and administrate nursing services.
To close the achievement gap by addressing barriers to learning and developing
appropriate accommodation plans.
Work closely with families, students, staff and community resources to develop
an appropriate IHP (individual health plan, IEP (Individual Education Plan),
504 Plan, or an emergency plan of care for identified students.
To provide health education and employ strategies to promote health and a safe
environment.
To attain knowledge and competency that reflects current school nursing practice.
The school nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional
development of peers and school personnel as colleagues.
The school nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and
impact on practice in the planning and delivery of school nursing services.
The school nurse integrates research findings into practice.