As the health services expert, the school nurse serves as the health professional for the school community. Below are some of the services provided:
- Illness, injury assessments and interventions
- Identification, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of student health concerns
- Health assessment/participation in Individualized Education Plan development
- Pediatric nursing procedures:
- Blood Glucose testing
- Ventilators
- Gastrostomy feedings
- Tracheostomy care
- Catheterization
- Screening for health factors impacting student education
- Activities and education to promote health and prevent teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, tobacco use and alcohol and substance abuse
- Chronic disease management and education
- Individualized Nursing Care Plans and services for students with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with learning
- Medication administration
- Assessment and interventions for students with mental health needs
- Crisis team participation
- Health curriculum recommendations
- Guidelines for school district health policies, goals and objectives
- School/community health care provider liaison