News & Events School nursing is a specialized practice of
professional nursing that advances the well- being, academic
success, and lifelong achievement of students. To that end,
school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal
development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual
and potential health problems; provide case management services;
and actively collaborate with others to build student and family
capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy, and
learning. The role of the school nurse encompasses both health
and educational goals.5–7 Students today may face family crises,
homelessness, immigration, poverty, and violence, which increase
both their physical and mental health needs. School nurses
perform a critical role within the school health program by
addressing the major health problems experienced by children.
This role includes providing preventive and screening services,
health education and assistance with decision-making about
health, and immunization against