ROLE OF THE SCHOOL NURSE

The school nurse provides direct health care to students and staff.
 

The school nurse provides leadership for the provision of health services.
 

The school nurse provides screening and referral for health conditions.
 

The school nurse promotes a healthy school environment.
 

The school nurse promotes health.
 

The school nurse serves in a leadership role for health policies and programs.
 

The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers.
 

Healthy children are successful learners. The school nurse has a multi-faceted role within the school setting, one that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of students and their success in the learning process.