School nursing
School Nursing
Welcome to the Utah School Nursing Website
We’re glad you’re here! This site is your resource hub for school health in Utah. Whether you're a new or experienced school nurse, you'll find tools, guidance, and updates to support your work with students, families, and schools.
You can find more detailed information by exploring the individual webpages below. Each page focuses on a specific topic—like chronic health conditions, medication management, state laws, and professional development opportunities.
Thank you for the important work you do every day to keep Utah students healthy and ready to learn.
Website updates
- School Health Workload Report Webinar recording, slides and resources added to the data and reports page (Added March 19, 2026)
- Community resources, added to resources page (March 2026)
- Migraine resources, added to "other diagnosis" section (March 2026)
- 24-25 School nursing service annual report based on the school health workload report - added to the Data and reports page in the annual report section. (Added December 31, 2025)
- Generic IHP — New individualized healthcare plan added under the “Other diagnosis” section in Forms. (Added December 11, 2025)
Announcements
- Kendra and Sami monthly office hours — Tue, April 15, 9:30 a.m.. Drop in and ask questions. [Meeting link] • Add to calendar: [Google] | [Outlook/iOS]
- Management of diabetes for school nurses- Primary Children's July 31, 2026
- USNA new nurse orientation - Hybrid- July 30, 2026. Live: Salt Lake City Multi Agency Office Building (MASOB)
Contact Information
Utah School Nurse Consultant
Sami Bushnell BSN, RN, NCSN
[email protected]
801-419-1078 Call or Text
Utah School Nursing Wellness Specialist
Kendra Muir MHL, BSN, RN
[email protected]
801-538-7904