It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) that a collaborative, evidence-based, systems-thinking approach to school emergency preparedness is necessary to maintain safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments for all students. The registered professional school nurse (hereinafter referred to as "school nurse") is an indispensable member of the school team, working together with the community to develop and implement comprehensive emergency preparedness for schools that aligns with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).