Who We Are

To promote and protect the health and well-being of students in Bergen County’s non-public schools through guidance and supervision of the school nurses, thus enhancing their educational success

What We Do

• Ensure quality control and equal access to specific nursing services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23 et seq.: 6A:16-2.5, Nursing Services to Non-public Schools
• Assure that non-public school nurses are following best practices according to New Jersey School Health Services Guidelines
• Provide non-public school nurses with the most current school nursing practices and regulations

Our Services

• On-site supervision
• On site visits for quality assurance or program assistance (lice screenings, immunization audits)
• School nurse orientation
• Continuing professional development (in-service)
• Monthly resources/reference mailings
• On-call telephone consultation
• Assistance with required protocols or screenings
• Coordination of schedules and services
• Provision of Mantoux tuberculin skin testing according to current regulations
  • Assistance with Mantoux testing follow-up
• Guidance on ordering of equipment and supplies
• Assistance with or provision of standing orders

Resources

NJ Department of Education (NJDOE) Nonpublic School Services