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The Future of School Health (CSHS Session 1)
This course is the first of four sessions focused on school nurse leaders' application of tools developed by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) to support school nurse practice and optimal student health outcomes. This session will explore the school nurse leader's role in applying the principles of Leadership and Quality Improvement from the NASN School Nursing Practice Framework™ and understanding of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) updated SISP Evaluation rubric.
By the end of the four training sessions, the learner will be able to express that their understanding to use and apply the Framework, School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, and the three pillars of the NASN Strategic Plan in their school nurse practice, planning, and evaluation has improved.
After the completion of all four sessions, participants will be able to:
- Apply the Framework principles of Leadership and Quality Improvement by identifying and implementing at least two evidence-based strategies that demonstrate measurable improvement in student health outcomes and school nursing practice.
- Evaluate the nursing process and at least two standards of professional performance related to school nursing practice summarizing their application in the school setting.
- Develop one measurable Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) goal that supports optimal student outcomes and aligns with the three pillars of the NASN Strategic Plan.
Target Audience
- School Nurse Managers in districts that have received either the Model or Affiliated CSHS grant
- School health professionals interested in this topic
Learning Objectives
After completing this training session, participants will be able to:
- Identify two components from the NASN School Nursing Practice Framework™ leadership principle that would support student outcomes and improve school nurse practice.
- Identify two components from the NASN School Nursing Practice Framework™ quality improvement principle that would support student outcomes and improve school nurse practice.
- Analyze Massachusetts' regulatory framework for educator evaluation and apply the new model rubric to their school nursing practice setting.
- Apply the updated Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) Evaluation Rubric for School Nurses to strengthen the evaluation process, enhance school nursing practice, and improve student outcomes.
- Develop professional practice goals aligned with nursing team priorities using the SISP system to support efficient, meaningful quality improvement efforts.
Course summary
- 2.50 ANCC
- 2.50 Participation
TBD
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Faculty
Jacquelyn Buige Raco, MSN, MEd, CSSHS, CSN, RN
Director of Nursing Education, BU SHIELD
Amy E. Dark, DNP, MSN-PH, BA, RN
Strategy Development Specialist, BU SHIELD (retired)
Karen Robitaille, MSN, MBA, RN, NCSN
Director of School Health Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
SHIELD Senior Operations Manager/Planner: Lesly Zapata, MPH
Panelists/Speakers
Elizabeth Clark, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN (retired)
School Nurse Subject Matter Expert
Elizabeth has over 25 years of experience as a school nurse and a school health services administrator. She is a certified school nurse emeritus and was inducted into the National Association of School Nurses Academy of Fellows in 2019. She was formerly employed by the National Association of School Nurses as a Nursing Education and Practice Specialist for 5 years and developed professional development for school nurses based on the NASN School Nursing Practice Framework. She was an adjunct faculty at the University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing, instructing students in public/community health clinicals. She is currently retired.
Shannon Clancy, MEd, BA
Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Shannon Clancy is an Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She leads projects supporting PK-12 educator development and retention, including educator evaluation, induction and mentoring, and recognition initiatives. Before DESE, Shannon was an elementary school teacher and worked for an education non-profit focused on school and district improvement. She has a B.A. in Political Science from Boston College and an M.Ed. in Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Kathleen Schoemer, MSN, RN, CPNP-BC
Lead Nurse, Oxford Public Schools
School Nurse Subject Matter Expert
Kathleen Schoemer has worked in school health since 2009, beginning in a per diem role before moving into a full-time position in 2014 at Clara Barton Elementary School in Oxford, Massachusetts. She currently serves as Lead Nurse for Oxford Public Schools and provides direct care to students in grades three through five with acute and chronic health needs. Throughout her career, Kathleen has practiced child and family-centered care. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University School of Nursing in 1997, specializing as a pediatric nurse practitioner. She later worked as a pediatric nurse practitioner at the University of Maryland Medical System, dividing her time between the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Clinic and a liaison role connecting pediatric community providers with pediatric specialists. In 2020, she joined the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization (MSNO) Board as Region 3 Co-Chair. She has also served as the liaison between MSNO and the Massachusetts Medical Society Committee on Student Health and Sports Medicine, as well as MSNO’s liaison to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). She now serves as President of MSNO.
Kathleen is married and has two daughters. Her older daughter studied mechanical engineering and works as a Team Lead for Ecolab in Greensboro, North Carolina. Her younger daughter graduated from Duquesne University in May with a BSN and will work in the emergency department at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. Kathleen enjoys spending time with her family, especially traveling together.
Cathryn Hampson, MSN, RN, NCSN, STTI
Supervisor of Health Services, North Middlesex Regional School District
School Nurse Subject Matter Expert
Cathryn is the Supervisor of Health Services in the North Middlesex Regional School District. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from St. Joseph's College of Maine and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Fitchburg State University. She has 40 years of experience as a nurse, and 30 of those are in school health. She has worked in hospital, community, and school settings throughout the United States and South America. Cathryn serves in her school community on several district committees and is also active professionally at the regional and state level with the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization. She serves on the Children's Mental Health Task Force with the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics as the MSNO Liaison. Cathryn is the recipient of the 2026 Anne Sheetz Award for excellence in leadership.
In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing Contact Hours: 2.50 contact hours
SHIELD is a DESE-approved provider for PDPs. PDP certificates are issued for programs/series lasting 10 or more hours on a topic. CNE certificates are also issued for eligible courses. Learners may use and combine CNE certificates toward PDPs. For questions about PDPs or other credits we offer, check out our FAQ page.
*After completing all four sessions, learners will be eligible for PDPs.
Available Credit
- 2.50 ANCC
- 2.50 Participation
Price
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