Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 282 - Educational Examiners Board
Chapter 16 - Statements of Professional Recognition (SPR)
Rule 282-16.3 - School Nurse

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 282-16.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

A person who has passed the registered nurse examination and is licensed by the Iowa board of nursing may obtain a statement of professional recognition (SPR) from the board of educational examiners.

(1) Authorization. The holder of an SPR is authorized to promote the health and safety of the students in an accredited school district, including providing medical treatment as allowed under the authority granted by virtue of holding a license from the Iowa board of nursing.

(2) Requirements.

a. Applicant has passed the registered nurse examination, is licensed by the Iowa board of nursing and has a baccalaureate degree.

b. While employed by an accredited K-I2 school district, applicant maintains licensure with the Iowa board of nursing.

(3) Validity. The school nurse SPR shall be valid for five years.

(4) Local requirements. A school district may require an SPR, but the board of educational examiners does not require an SPR for nurses working in a school district.

(5) Renewal. Renewal requirements for the SPR:

a. Applicant must apply for renewal every five years.

b. Applicant must maintain continual licensure with the Iowa board of nursing.

c. Applicant must complete continuing education as required by the Iowa board of nursing.

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