A specialized practice of nursing protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge healthcare and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential. Approved by the NASN Board of Directors in February 2017.  

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Campus Nurse Roles and Responsibilities

• Management of communicable illness through infection control measures (early detection, surveillance, reporting and follow-up) and ensuring immunization compliance.

• Provide health assessments and interventions for students and staff who become ill or have an injury
• Screen and evaluate findings in vision, hearing, scoliosis, and acanthosis nigricans (risk assessment for Type II diabetes)
• Administer medications according to district policy
• Provide pediatric special procedures as needed
• Coordinates health care status and plans with parents, physicians and school personnel
• Provide Health Education to students, staff, and parents
• Leadership and support for staff wellness activities

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