The Role of the School Nurse and School Physician in Addressing Substance Use

In this episode, listeners will learn about the essential role of the school nurse in addressing student substance use and the related health issues that arise. The broad scope of responsibilities of the school nurse will be reviewed. Key aspects of how the school nurse works closely with other key stakeholders, including the school principal, Student Assistance Coordinator, parents and students, will be highlighted, along with strategies for building strong connections with those other key players.

Host - David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, FEA

Guest - Kathy McCutcheon, MSN, RN, NCSN, Lecturer, Rutgers School of Nursing- Camden, School Nurse Program, Member, New Jersey State School Nurse Association

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The LEGAL ONE Podcast

Law, Ethics, and Governance for All Leaders, including an Overview of New and Emerging issues.

Law, Ethics, and Governance for All Leaders, including an Overview of New and Emerging issues.

How can you understand your legal rights and responsibilities? Especially with limited time, laws that are constantly evolving, and the fact that you are always on the move? Whether you are a parent, teacher, school leader, college student or just have an interest in school law, the LEGAL ONE Podcast provides a great option for you.

As the leading provider of school law training, the LEGAL ONE team of school law experts is pleased to offer the LEGAL ONE Podcast to help you understand complex legal issues through approximately 30-minute episodes. Each episode will be hosted by a LEGAL ONE attorney, include information on recent developments in school law and provide tips for promoting collaboration between parents and schools.

For those with an interest in specific topics, the Podcast will include series of episodes that focus on specific aspects of school law, such as landmark Supreme Court decisions, landmark legislation, special education, First Amendment rights, addressing bullying and other student behavior, and discrimination law. The format will include legal analysis and commentary, interviews with key stakeholders and tips for how to learn more about particular topics.

For more information, contact us at legalone@njpsa.org

Episode 4

6th Oct 2025

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David Nash