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
- DMMP update June 2026- very small changes to the DMMO section to organize glucagon later and add new insulin pumps.
- 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
- School Health Workload Report: Please submit by June 3o, view the data and reports tab for helpful resources. Link to survey
- Kendra and Sami monthly office hours — Tue, June 2, 9:00 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) register here
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)