It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) to actively support and protect the right of all students, including those with healthcare needs or disabilities, to participate in school-sponsored trips, in accordance with federal regulations (USDOE/OCR, 2020). The registered professional school nurse (hereinafter referred…

Research conducted on youth exposure to violence has generally focused on documenting the prevalence of community violence and its emotional and behavioral implications. However, there is a dearth of information related to the impact of violence on the implementation and evaluation of community and school-based programs. This commentary examines…

It is well recognized that for people living with a chronic disease, the largest impact on preserved health may come from persons other than medical professionals. This may be especially true for children for whom the actions of parents and school professionals have significant importance. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one such disease. Although…

Argues that, because of their background in the areas of science, behavioral science, and community resources and their practical knowledge of health related matters, school nurses are in a special position to be health instructors in schools. (FL)

This 1958 paper questions whether school nurses should wear uniforms (specifically, white uniforms). It concludes that white uniforms are often associated with the treatment of ill people, and since many people have a fear reaction to them, they are not necessary and are even undesirable. Since school nurses are school staff members, they should…

School nurses are advised to change their programs from crisis-oriented health care to active case finding and preventive care. (JMF)

This 1979 paper focuses on the education of school nurses, explaining that they are educational health professionals, and their preparation should be at a professional level. The paper recommends that school nurse educational requirements be at least equivalent to those of the teachers with whom they collaborate to promote student health. (SM)

The basic components of PL 94-142, which provides for free, appropriate education for all children, regardless of handicapping condition, are summarized and the resulting responsibilities and opportunities for school nurses are outlined. (JMF)

A vacation provided the author with the opportunity to meet with school nurses in Australia. (MM)

The problems arising in using nurse practitioners as school nurses are discussed, including the training program involved, the individual's self-concept within the position, and the faculty's attitude. (JMF)

Although schools are becoming the logical sites for the provision of primary health care for children, certain questions need to be answered: How will these services be financed? How prepared are school nurses for an expanded role? How will these programs be designed and organized? (CT)

A close working relationship between the school nurse and the health care educator improves total school health service. (JD)

This statement of the National Association of State School Nurse Consultants lists those school nursing services and procedures the organization believes should be reimbursable by Medicaid to school districts. Identified services are in the areas of case finding, nursing care procedures, care coordination, patient/student counseling, and emergency…

The views and objectives of the Colorado School Health Council, formulated largely through the efforts of Colorado public school nurses, are set forth. (LH)

School nurses are essential and cost-effective for school districts. Local school districts and state and local health departments can work together to benefit children. Districts that have analyzed the cost-benefit ratio of school nurses have striking evidence of their cost-effectiveness. The more health services are made available to children at…