Professional Development Opportunity for School Nurses
With the increase in childhood obesity there is a growing recognition
of the important role that schools can play in promoting healthy eating
and active lifestyles. As the only medical professional in the school
setting, it is important for school nurses to play an active role in
promoting health.
The Healthy Schools Campaign is sponsoring a 3-part training series,
Student Body Challenge: Making Better Health and Fitness a School Policy
for school nurses in Suburban Cook, Lake, Kane, DuPage and Will
Counties. Sessions will be held on June 22, 2006, August 17, 2006 and
February 8, 2007 on the Lisle campus of National-Louis University.
Funding for this is underwritten by the Chicago Community Trust so there
is no charge to participants not seeking semester credit. Stipends,
substitute pay and travel reimbursement are available for participants.
Graduate credit hours may be available through National-Louis
University.
Visit
www.healthyschoolscampaign.org/schoolnurse to learn more or to
download an application. Applications are due April 21, 2006.
Contact Donna Fishman, Special Projects Consultant, at 847-275-5758 or
donna@healthyschoolscampaign.org with questions.
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