School Nursing Services
Who We Are
To promote and protect the health and well-being of students in Bergen County’s schools through guidance and supervision of the school nurses, thus enhancing their educational success
What We Do
- Ensure quality control and equal access to specific nursing services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23 et seq.: 6A:16-2.5, Nursing Services to Schools
- Assure that school nurses are following best practices according to New Jersey School Health Services Guidelines
- Provide school nurses with the most current school nursing practices and regulations
Our Services
- On-site supervision
- On site visits for quality assurance or program assistance (lice screenings, immunization audits)
- Orientation for contracting new non-public school nurse
- 24 Hour On-call telephone consultation
- Assistance with required protocols or screenings
- Guidance on ordering of equipment and supplies
- Assistance with or provision of standing orders to contracting non-public schools