What can you expect from your school nurse?
- Administer medications to students either on a daily or as needed basis
- Manage the care of diabetics, asthmatics, other students with various health conditions
- Provide first aid care to students and staff
- Provide teachers and staff basic medical and safety training
- Assist with emergency and safety protocol in the school
- Complete state-required screenings, such as vision and hearing
- Attend medical 504 meetings with parents and staff to assist with finding accommodations for students with health issues
- Work with families to develop an individual health care plan for students with special health needs
- Provide health education to students and families
- Monitor students for current immunizations
- Keep up-to-date by attending continuing education courses for school nurses
- Provide a safe place for students to go, who need care for illness or other health needs