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3. School Nurses… Good for Their School
School Nurses allow teachers and staff to focus on education.
School Nurses promote compliance with federal and state laws, mitigating school liability for providing inappropriate or inadequate health services.
School Nurses provide professional input and direction for effective school health policies and programs.
School Nurses provide expertise when planning for school emergencies and disasters.
School Nurses provide leadership to ensure a health and wellness culture in schools for students and staff by using data to assess and address population and individual needs.
School Nurses promote a healthy school environment through promoting handwashing, good hygiene, vaccination compliance, nutrition education, and physical activity programs.
School Nurses, through prevention and treatment of health and behavioral issues, save schools money by improving student attendance and on time grade progression.
School Nurses empower students and staff to develop healthy behaviors that promote health and wellness.
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