NYSED Memos

Medical Director and School Nurse Role (NYSED 11/2022)

Guidelines for Determining a Student with a Disability's Need for a One-to-One Nurse (NYSED 1/2019)

Provision of Nursing Services in School Settings- Including One to One Nursing Services to Students with Special Needs (NYSED 1/2019)

District Responsibilities in Hiring Self-Employed Nurse (NYSED 10/2010)

Use of Licensed Practical Nurses & the Term "School Nurse" in School Settings (NYSED 10/2004)

The resources listed above are available at NYSED Student Support Services

Office of Professions

Practice Information: Non-Patient Specific Orders and Protocols (12/2024)
This document provides practice information on non-patient specific orders and protocols for RNs, LPNs, CNSs & NPs.

The Differentiated Scope of Practice of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Professional Nurses (RNs)
May 2024, this practice guidance topic is being reviewed and updated. Please email NURSEBD@nysed.gov with questions.

See Also:

• Laws & Commissioner's Regulations - Nursing Roles | Practice | Services
• School Nursing Practice Resource Page

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