title: Managing DNR requests in the school setting.
abstract: States and school districts are increasingly faced with the potential of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders for students with serious medical conditions. School nurses should assume leadership in developing both policy and procedural protocols, in addition to implementing approved DNR orders in schools. This article presents the current status of DNR policies nationally, legal considerations, and the issues to determine when managing DNR orders at the school site.
authors.affiliation: Office of Health Services, Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Costante
mesh_terms: D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016414:Resuscitation Orders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012572:School Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D012573:School Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States