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4. School Nurses… Good for Their Communities
School Nurses contribute to improved graduation rates by improving student attendance and on time grade progression.
School Nurses provide a vital bridge between education and health, connecting students and families to health and social services in the community.
School Nurses instill positive health behaviors in students and families, helping them improve their potential for long-term health and well-being.
School Nurses help keep parents and guardians at work by implementing effective care for individual students and promoting a healthy school environment.
School Nurses identify, report, prevent, and control the spread of communicable diseases and other health threats that impact the school and wider community.
School Nurses are on the front line of the health care system. As the eyes and ears of public health, School Nurses identify and address community social factors that impact the health of students and their families.
School Nurses educate families, school staff, and the community about vital health topics such as immunization, nutrition, health screenings, prevention, and disease risks—thereby contributing to stronger, vibrant, and more productive communities.
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