School Nursing (K-12)

Responding to Active Shooter Incidents: Support for the School Nurse

By Zelda Meeker

7 minute read

Discover proactive strategies to support school nurses when responding to active shooter incidents, from preparation and training to mental health care.

How School Nurses Support Students with Chronic Conditions

By Barry Bottino

8 minute read

Discover how school nurses assist students with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy. Learn about their vital roles in health management, emotional support, and advocacy.

Essential Tips for School Nurses: Managing Common Childhood Illnesses

By Linda Childers

4 minute read

Discover essential tips for school nurses on managing childhood illnesses. Learn strategies for ensuring student health and safety in a school environment.

School Nurse Self-Care: Support Yourself While Supporting Students

By Zelda Meeker

5 minute read

Learn self-care strategies for school nurses to maintain health and wellness while caring for students. Prevent burnout and promote well-being with these tips.

School Nurse Career Guide

By Donna Reese

5 minute read

The role of a school nurse is more complex and transcends typical nurse duties. Here are some insights to help determine if this career path is right for you.

School Nurses and Mother Clash Over Care of Diabetic Student

By Nancy Brent

6 minute read

The mother of an eight-year-old diabetic student files a lawsuit after her requests for alternative options for her son’s insulin administration are denied.

Could This School Bullying Tragedy Have Been Prevented?

By Nancy Brent

7 minute read

This school bullying case ends with a student taking his own life, and the school nurse’s actions or inaction being called into question by the courts.

Pandemic Shines Spotlight on Vital Role of the School Nurse

By Lisette Hilton

7 minute read

The pandemic is highlighting the complex role of school nurses and their ability to care for students and communities in difficult circumstances.

Can a School Nurse Determine if an Ill Student Can Drive Home?

By Nancy Brent

4 minute read

A school nurse asked how she should respond to high school students, who drive to school and ask to be dismissed because they don't feel well.

When school nursing and student privacy laws clash

By Nancy Brent

5 minute read

For those of you who practice school nursing in a public institution, another important part of your practice is protecting student privacy. Read how one court ruled on this topic and how it might apply to you.