Program Description:
Undergraduate and graduate student nurses will participate in a school-based fieldwork assignment (full- or part-time basis) under the supervision of a certified school nurse. Students will have an opportunity to collaborate with special educators and therapists, and gain experience with a varied population of students with special needs.
Population:
- Eligible for Special Education and Related Services
- Multiply Disabled Classification
- Ages 3 – 14 years
Highlighted Programs:
- Integrated team collaboration
- Individual health care plan development.
- Family and staff education.
- Outreach to families, health providers and community agencies.
Helpful Coursework:
- Human growth and development
- School Nursing
- Special education
Professional Organization:
For more information about NJ requirements for school nurse certification, please check the following website: www.njssna.org
Contact:
Dawn Fontana RN BS CSN
Director, Nursing Service
973.829.8484
“The experience I had and continue to have with the students at P.G. Chambers School is like no other taught in any book, or given by any esteemed lecturer. To spend even a small amount of time in the lives of this special group of kids gives one insight into various disabilities, disorders and anomalies of the human body and mind. However, the real value in spending time with the students at P.G. chambers School is to witness firsthand what it’s like for these children to live, thrive and truly inspire others while utilizing countless other less obvious gifts.“ - Dr. Anson Koshy
"This affiliation actually went beyond meeting my personal objectives. I will definitely endorse this rotation to my co-residents. Working so closely with children with disabilities and the school staff gave me a deeper appreciation for facilities like PGCS. Your school has plenty of amazing stories that all inspire me to do good as a doctor." - Dr. Karen Gorospe’s statement about her pediatric elective time spent at PGCS. Drs. Anson Koshy and Karen Gorospe, are MMH pediatric residents, who chose PGCS to do one of their pediatric community electives.
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