PEDIATRICS · 2008 · 236 citations · 12 references
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The school nurse is essential for delivering comprehensive health services to children and youth, especially as more students with chronic conditions require in‑school management, and success depends on adequate preparation, ongoing education, and staffing. The policy statement outlines the school nurse’s role as a team member for pediatricians, providing preventive care, early problem identification, interventions, and referrals to promote health and educational success. The statement offers recommendations to enhance collaboration between school nurses and children’s medical homes. The statement has been endorsed by the National Association of School Nurses.
The school nurse has a crucial role in the seamless provision of comprehensive health services to children and youth. Increasing numbers of students enter schools with chronic health conditions that require management during the school day. This policy statement describes for pediatricians the role of the school nurse in serving as a team member in providing preventive services, early identification of problems, interventions, and referrals to foster health and educational success. To optimally care for children, preparation, ongoing education, and appropriate staffing levels of school nurses are important factors for success. Recommendations are offered to facilitate the working relationship between the school nurse and the child's medical home. This statement has been endorsed by the National Association of School Nurses.
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