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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Bette Carr, MSN, RN, NCSN Bette.carr@dpi.wi.gov Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pupil-services/school-nurse 2016. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Tony Evers, State Superintendent Caroline Stanford Taylor, Assist. State Supt.

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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  1. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Bette Carr, MSN, RN, NCSN Bette.carr@dpi.wi.gov Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pupil-services/school-nurse 2016

  2. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction • Tony Evers, State Superintendent • Caroline Stanford Taylor, Assist. State Supt. • Rebecca Collins, Director • Division for Learning and Support • Student Services/Prevention & Wellness Team (SSPW) • Bette Carr, School Nursing and Health Services Consultant

  3. Position Responsibilities • The school nursing and health services consultant has the responsibility for providing leadership in the areas of school nursing practice, school health policy, and school health programs. Technical assistance is available on a number of topics including legal issues in school nursing, school health program planning, implementation and evaluation, education programs and related services for children with special health care needs, school health records, medication administration, and emergency services. This position also provides consultation to colleges and universities, professional organizations, and other child-serving health and education-related organizations and groups regarding preservice preparation, continuing professional development for school health personnel, school nursing, and comprehensive school health programs.

  4. Final Thoughts • As a government agency, the DPI continues to support all school nurses and the Wisconsin Association of School Nurses. Continued challenges in the field of school nursing are: • The need for a school nurse in every school building • The need to reduce the school nurse to student ratios • Providing care for complex student health needs

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