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[https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Sub-Para-Checklist.pdf](https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Sub-Para-Checklist.pdf)  \n[https://www.isbe.net/Pages/PEL-School-Support-Ed-Lic.aspx](https://www.isbe.net/Pages/PEL-School-Support-Ed-Lic.aspx)  \n3) If our district nurses view the recordings of the SN Bootcamp later, are they able to complete the evaluations and obtain professional development hours? Thanks.  \nYes. The recordings are posted on ISBE’s School Health webpage under the red bar labeled“What’s New?”  \n[https://www.isbe.net/Pages/School-Health-Issues.aspx](https://www.isbe.net/Pages/School-Health-Issues.aspx)  \n[4](4)) Can only registered nurses administer tube feedings?  \nTube feedings are within the scope of practice for LPNs and RNs.  \n[https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/023/023002260i08000r.html](https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/023/023002260i08000r.html)  \n5) What is the code we use to complete the evaluation  \nI am not sure what is meant by this question.  \n6) Does ISBE provide a list of recommended minutes for each nursing intervention to include in the IEP? Tube feeding minutes? Daily administration minutes? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.  \nNo, ISBE School Health Professionals do not have a resource for specific interventions. You may wish to check with your local Special Education Cooperative or District’s Special  \nEducation Department about what resources may be available through their agency.  \n7) Does an RN or SLP have to do the oral feeding? If student is able to \"self feed\" with assistance, can the paraprofessional do that if parent trains her and signs off on it?  \nPlease refer to the local policies and procedures for your school/district.  \n8) what about straight cathing?  \nStraight Catheterization is within the scope of practice of the LPN and RN.  \n[https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/023/023002260i08000r.html](https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/023/023002260i08000r.html)  \n9) You talk about having RNs in schools, but there are many LPNs who work in schools.  \nLPNs may work in the school setting as long and practice within their scope of practice. The Illinois Nurse Practice Act (IL NPA) requires and LPN to work with the guidance of an RN, APRN, Physician Assistant or Physician or others as listed in the IL NPA.  \nThe Illinois Nurse Practice Act (NPA)  is the law regulating an LPN’s scope of practice 225 ILCS 65/55-30 .  \n10) So the BSN School RN would need to be certified in PEL to fill out any IEPs?  \nA nurse with a bachelor degree may participate in the IEP process on a partial basis as defined in ISBE Administrative Code 226. In order to assess for eligibility, write IEP health related goals, and evaluate those goals requires the IEP Designation or PEL SN.  \n11) do you need suction orders annually from the physician?  \nPlease refer to the local policies and procedures for your school/district.  \n12) What activities or procedures do the nurses delegate to unlicensed assisting personnel in the classroom?  \nPlease refer to the local policies and procedures for your school/district. As well as the Illinois Nurse Practice Act regarding delegation.  \n13) What kind of services are provided by DSCC?  \nPlease refer to their webpage: [https://dscc.uic.edu/](https://dscc.uic.edu/)  \n14) what is the weekly message from ISBE = is it provided separately from the listserv?  \nISBE's Weekly Message is an electronic newsletter that is published online","cbCaihnXrEUtYzBQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihnXrEUtYzBQ","pdf",337760,"English","# FAQ on intensive school nursing setting\n## Licensure, eligibility, and professional development\n## IEP participation and related scope of practice\n## Delegation and clinical procedures","[{\"question\":\"Can an RN without a bachelor’s degree take the test and get the 3-year PEL timeline?\",\"answer\":\"No. An RN without a bachelor’s degree does not meet the minimum requirements to enter a PEL program.\"},{\"question\":\"Are district nurses able to complete evaluations and earn professional development hours if they watch the SN Bootcamp recordings later?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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