School Health

School Nurse Orientation

Published: 10/2/2026 4:19 PM

​​​​​​​These modules are consistent with best practice guidelines that were developed to assist both new school nurses as well as act as a refresher course for current school nurses.  ​These modules should be used as a supplement to an orientation program provided by the local school district.  School nurses should also be trained on their district policies and procedures. 


​​​​Orientation Modules​​​

​What is School Nursing

Understanding School Health Services Program Requirements​​

​The Plans-What School Nurses Need to Know​​​​

School Health Services Documentation​

Protecting Student Health Information

Delegation to Unlicensed School Personnel What Are the Issues​​​​

Providing Health Services on Out of State Field Trips​

Infinite Campus (IC) and Health

Entering Immunization data into Infinite Campus Health

School Health Screening​ Programs

Entering Hearing Screenings into Infinite Campus Health

Epidemiology Made Simple for the School Nurse

Researching Student Vaccine Records

Emergency Preparedness​

Safe, Harassment Free Schools​


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​​Angie McDonald

Division of District Support

Office of Operations and Finance

300 Sower Blvd. – 4th Floor

Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: (502) 564-5279 Ext. 4430

Angela.Mcdonald@education.ky.gov​

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