Nursing

School nursing, 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 health care 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.

Core Duties of a School Nurse

• Immunization Monitoring (PA Department of Education Immunization Requirements)
• Infectious Disease Monitoring
• Physicals and Screenings
• Medication Dispensing
• First Aid
• Health and Wellness Programs