What Does a School Nurse Do?

• Provides health services that increase school attendance
• Helps prevent and control the spread of communicable disease
• Administers specialized services to students (medications, tube feedings, insulin)
• Verifies immunizations to keep the school in compliance with state mandates
• Screens for hearing and vision deficits
• Provides health professional input and direction for school and community policies and   programs
• Educates students and staff on managing their own health and wellness
• Assists in the evaluation of students for special education services

The School Nurse: Better Health. Better Learning.