School Nursing is a specialised practice of professional nursing that advances the well being, and primary healthcare of students and staff within a school community. School nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual or potential health problems and provide case management services.
Contact:
Catherine Hutchings: 9275 9333
email address: records@anfvic.asn.au
We are a group of Nurses who work within the school environment encompassing, Government, Catholic and Independent Schools.
Aims & Objectives:
- To encourage communication and active participation within all areas of the school nursing community.
- To recognize and encourage on-going education and professional development by our members.
- To promote proactive primary healthcare and education within our given settings
- To support other professionals in our specific field
Meetings
Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the school term starting at 1830hrs and include an educational presentation by guest speakers, followed by a light supper, networking and a business meeting. We also often organize Professional Development days relevant to School nursing including annual CPR and first aid updates, Sports Medicine workshops, Mental Health Seminars and Bi-annual Conferences.
Membership
