School nursing services directly impact the educational success of each student by promoting healthy services and interventions for the child, staff, and parents.

The following are some of the services provided by the certified school nurse:

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Manage chronic health conditions

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Shorten illness-related absences

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Identify and prevent the spread of disease

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Provide interventions to return students to class

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Maintain immunization records and health history

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Provide a safe and healthy environment

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Provide vision screening and health screenings and scoliosis screening and refer when needed

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Teach universal precautions

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Support nutritional, comfort, and clothing needs

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Identify health-related barriers and refer for care

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Help students gain access to health care

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Administer and monitor medications according to policy

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In-service staff on CPR, AED, and choking according to American Heart Association Standards providing certification

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Notify staff of potential life threatening allergies and in-service Epi-pen administration according to NJ protocol

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Assist in formulating health policies within the district

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Help students manage chronic illnesses. Teach self health care, and model empathy and concern for community

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Collaborate with mental health, audiology, PT, and OT for the success of each student

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View each student in a holistic manner