School nursing
School Nursing
School nursing (pronunciation: /skuːl 'nɜːsɪŋ/) is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and lifelong achievement and health of students.
Etymology
The term "school nursing" is derived from the English words "school" and "nursing". "School" (Old English scōl) refers to an institution for educating children, while "nursing" (Latin nutrire) means to care for or nurture.
Definition
School nurses are registered nurses who provide health services in school settings. Their primary role is to support student learning by promoting health and well-being, providing medical care, and serving as a liaison between school staff, families, community, and healthcare providers.
Roles and Responsibilities
School nurses perform a variety of duties, including:
- Health assessment: School nurses conduct health assessments to identify health problems that can affect students' learning.
- Health education: They provide health education to students, staff, and parents about various health topics.
- First aid and emergency care: They provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff.
- Chronic disease management: They manage students' chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and allergies.
- Immunization: They ensure that students are up-to-date with their immunizations.
- Counseling: They provide counseling and referrals for students with mental health issues.
Related Terms
- Public health nursing: A field of nursing that works with communities to improve overall health.
- Pediatric nursing: A field of nursing that involves the care of children.
- Community health nursing: A field of nursing that focuses on the health needs of communities or populations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on School nursing
- Wikipedia's article - School nursing
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