Health Services

The nurses are integral members of the educational team who assist each child develop to his/her full potential physically, mentally and socially. The nurses provide comprehensive health services, teach disease prevention strategies and promote healthy lifestyles.

 

The Role of the School Nurse includes:

 

• Providing chronic and emergency care for students and staff
• Conducting mandated health screenings
• Providing health counseling and education
• Administering medication and performing assessment
• Developing Individual Health Care Plans for students with special health care needs
• Interpreting immunization and health screening data
• Providing resources to access primary health care services
• Promoting environmental health and safety
• Providing linkage to community resources
• Collaborating with community agencies and accessing resources