The primary role of the school nurse is to support student learning. The nurse accomplishes this by implementing strategies that promote student and staff health and safety. The nurse takes a leadership role in serving as the coordinator of all school health programs in the following manner:
Health Services - serves as the coordinator of the health services program and provides nursing care
Health Education - provides health education to students, staff, and parents
Healthy Environment - identifies health and safety concerns in the school environment and promotes a nurturing social environment
Counseling - provides health counseling, assesses mental health needs, provides interventions, and refers students to appropriate school staff or community agencies
Parent / Community Involvement - promotes community involvement in assuring a healthy school; serves as school liaison to a health advisory committee
Staff Wellness - provides health education and counseling, promotes healthy activities and a healthy environment for school staff
