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School Nurses Help Keep Students Healthy

The school nurse has a crucial role in the • Coordinate care by communicating
seamless provision of comprehensive health between the family and health care pro-
services to children and youth. Increasing viders.
numbers of students enter schools with chronic • Educate families on what health care
health conditions that require management services are available to their child at
during the school day. To optimally care for school.
children, preparation, ongoing education, and
appropriate staffing levels of school nurses are The benefits of school nurses reach
important factors for success. beyond the school walls .
—The American Academy of Pediatrics School nurses not only make a big dif-
ference for student health and academic
In the United States, more than 40% of
school-aged children and teens have at least achievement, but they can also save money.
one chronic health condition, like asthma, dia- For every $1 spent on school nursing, society
betes, seizure disorders, food allergies, or poor saves $2.20.2 These savings come from pre-
oral health. Some students with chronic condi- venting costly emergency room visits and
tions may miss school more often than others, parents missing time at work to care for sick
which can affect their academic performance. children.
For these students, school nurses or health The roles and responsibilities of school
centers offer vital help every day in managing
their conditions. nurses are expanding .
School nurses or other school health • During the COVID-19 pandemic,
services staff may also be the first to identify school nurses played an important role • School nurses are learning new skills to school building.
chronic health conditions in students during in keeping schools open for in-person provide mental health services and refer- School nurses promote a healthy and safe
routine health exams. learning, while protecting the health and rals for students and their families. school environment. School nurses care for the
safety of students and staff. entire school population—students and staff.
The National Association of School
A school nurse can help students and • School nurses are setting up employee Nurses and the American Academy of
their families: wellness programs to keep teachers and Pediatrics recommend that school districts Source – CDC
• Get access to health insurance. school staff healthy. provide a full-time school nurse in every

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