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
- Vision updates-
- Vision training- Now available!
- Vision screening policy -updated July 2026 (in screening section)
- Vision Symptom Questionnaire- updated July 2026 (Spanish translation also available)
- Vision screening referral form updated July 2026 (Spanish translation also available)
- Bloodborne pathogens: UT schools training course- Now available (Trainings section)
- USNA new nurse orientation 2026 - View recordings
- Stock Albuterol Canvas Course Live! 8/2026
- School Nurse Mental Health Toolkit
Announcements
- Kendra and Sami monthly office hours — Tue, Sept 1, 9:00 a.m.. Drop in and ask questions. [Meeting link] • Add to calendar: [Google] | [Outlook/iOS]
- Lead Nurse Quarterly Meetings- Large District 11/30, Small District 12/2, Charter/Private 12/1
- Monthly Webinar Series- Dates TBA
- USNA Fall Virtual Conference- November 6
- USNA Spring Conference- April 28-29 Sandy, UT
Contact Information:
State School Nurse Consultant DHHS
Sami Bushnell BSN, RN, NCSN
[email protected]
801-419-1078 Call or Text
School Nursing Wellness Specialist- USBE
Kendra Muir MHL, BSN, RN, NCSN
[email protected]
801-538-7904
Who is the State School Nurse Consultant-
A video from the National Association of State School Nurse Consultants (NASSNC)