School Nursing and Health - Professional Development for School Nurses

Trainings & Meetings for Colorado School Nurses

• CDE School Nurse Updates

​Wednesday, monthly  -  4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

​​View Schedule for CDE School Nurse Updates

Registration link for individual sessions will be sent a week in advance by email on the CDE School Nurse Listserv.   Please contact Anita Brodecky for questions about these updates.  ​

• Leadership Workshops

​Leadership workshops are designed for school nurses throughout Colorado to share ideas and resources.

View Schedule for CDE School Nurse Leadership Workshops

Interested in being a presenter?  School nurses can sign up HERE to present your showcase! 

Registration link for individual sessions will be sent a week in advance on the school nurse listserv.  ​

• COVID & Chronic Conditions​ Trainings

Trainings for school nurses on issues related to COVID-19 and Chronic Conditions

Two trainings -   November 3, 2021 & February 17, 2022 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Registration link will be sent a week in advance on the school nurse listserv

• Learning Collaborative Workshops

Join school nurses in workshops provided by RMC Health to learn techniques and practice skills to help manage challenges during the COVID pandemic.

Two workshops - December 2, 2021 & February 3, 2022  - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Registration link will be sent a week in advance on the school nurse listserv. 

• Supporting Students with Autism; the Role of School Nurses in Identification and Beyond

This interactive online training is designed to support school nurses in understanding how they can support the evaluation of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will learn characteristics of, and strategies for interacting with, students with ASD, as well as the potential implications of an ASD eligibility for nurses, including common health concerns, or related comorbidities. This training will not be recorded.

Two Part Series  - Attendance at both sessions is required.   April 22, 2022 1:00 - 3:00   &   April 26, 2022 1:00 - 3:00

Registration is closed - Capacity reached.  See brochure for more information.

E-Learning Trainings

• School Health Online Learning Opportunities

  • Online Professional Learning Opportunities for Colorado School Nurses (PDF 2020)

• Asthma Training for SCHOOL NURSES - Applying Best Practice Asthma Care in Schools: A Standardized Statewide Approach
  (Free online 4 hour training for school nurses)

  Objectives of the course:

  • Describe the role and responsibilities of the school nurse to provide comprehensive care of students with asthma
  • Apply Colorado best practice approaches to providing quality asthma care in school settings
  • Impact student asthma care and management within the school setting

Enroll in School Nurse Asthma Course HERE

Also see information about the 2-hour Asthma Training for UAPs on our Training Tools Page

• ​Building Bridges for Asthma Care - School Nurse Training Series

  • The Building Bridges for Asthma Care program was designed as a school nurse-oriented program by an interdisciplinary team of allergy and pulmonary specialists with input from stakeholders including a national steering committee and school nurses.  The manual was revised and licensed in 2019. This training series was developed in 2021. This is considered a next level, comprehensive, systematic approach to a school-based asthma care program.   Prior to this course, we recommend you take our introductory 4-hour training:  Asthma Training for School Nurses - Applying Best Practice Asthma Care in Schools: A Standardized Statewide Approach (above).

  • This free 1.5 hour training can be used to help school nurses build an asthma program for their schools.  A course completion certificate for 1.5 hours is available after completing the lessons.

  • Enroll in the Building Bridges for Asthma Care - School Nurse Training Series HERE

Trainings for New Colorado School Nurses

• 2022 School Nurse Orientation (SNO) for Colorado School Nurses

THIS FREE TRAINING IS ONLY FOR REGISTERED NURSES HIRED TO WORK IN A COLORADO SCHOOL.

Location: Virtual / Zoom 

Dates & Times:
   Monday, July 18, 2022
   Wednesday, July 20, 2022 
   Friday, July 22, 2022 
   8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. each day

   *Full attendance at all three days is required to receive a certificate.

Enrollment is Open!  Enroll in 2022 School Nurse Orientation HERE

Pre-conference materials, including Zoom registration link, will be emailed to enrolled participants on July 5, 2022.  Late registration will be accepted through July 15th; late registrants will also receive these materials, but will have less time to do pre-work.

Contact Anita Brodecky for questions.

• SNO Webinars for New Colorado School Nurses

Tuesdays, monthly 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

View Schedule for SNO Webinars with Monthly Topics

Monthly webinars for new school nurses to enhance school nursing knowledge.

Contact Megan Murray to be added to the webinar invitation list or for any questions regarding these trainings.

• New Nurse Huddles

Tuesdays, most months 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

View Schedule for New Nurse Huddles

Monthly meetings ("huddles") for new school nurses to meet with Regional Nurse Specialists.  

Contact Megan Murray to be added to these huddles.