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.
