NP Involved in School Clinic Program
In Spectrum Community School in Kitsap, Wash., a school clinic, staffed by nurse practitioner Gretchen Berni, is a pilot clinic for several clinics the state hopes to open soon. Grants have been provided to see whether a school-based clinic, providing primary, mental health, dental, and other health care services could help more patients access care.
School clinics could be a great way for NPs to reach patients with limited access to care. They might be an interesting avenue for the retail health industry to take as well.