This policy is a revision of the policy posted on November 1, 2001.

POLICY STATEMENT

PEDIATRICS Vol. 121 No. 5 May 2008, pp. 1052-1056 (doi:10.1542/peds.2008-0382)
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POLICY STATEMENT

Role of the School Nurse in Providing School Health Services

Council on School Health

The school nurse has a crucial role in the seamless provision of comprehensive health services to children and youth. Increasing numbers of students enter schools with chronic health conditions that require management during the school day. This policy statement describes for pediatricians the role of the school nurse in serving as a team member in providing preventive services, early identification of problems, interventions, and referrals to foster health and educational success. To optimally care for children, preparation, ongoing education, and appropriate staffing levels of school nurses are important factors for success. Recommendations are offered to facilitate the working relationship between the school nurse and the child's medical home. This statement has been endorsed by the National Association of School Nurses.

Key Words: school nursing • school nurse • school health services


The following policy statement has been revised:

The Role of the School Nurse in Providing School Health Services
Committee on School Health
Pediatrics 2001 108: 1231-1232. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]



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