school nurse

Student health aide

A school nurse is a registered nurse employed by a school or school district to provide basic medical care, handle emergencies, administer medications, and monitor student health.

School nurses also manage chronic conditions, conduct health screenings, and often serve as the bridge between students' medical needs and their ability to participate in class: I had to go to the school nurse for my inhaler.

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Physician who operates

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Caregiver for critical injuries

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role in student welfare

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Enforces compulsory school attendance

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