Health Services

School Nurses

Ashley Abbe
Badlands Elementary and Watford City Middle School
Ashley.Abbe@k12.nd.us

Laine Hasper-Bittle
Fox Hills Elementary and Watford City High School
Laine.Bittle@k12.nd.us

What Can A School Nurse Do?

A school nurse can:

• Administer specialized services to students (medications insulin pumps, tube feedings, ventilator care)
• Verify immunization records
• Provide screening and make referrals for vision and hearing
• Provide professional health input and direction for school and community policies and programs
• Identify and treat accidents and injuries
• Manage students with chronic conditions such as diabetes, seizure disorders, allergies and asthma
• Counsel students about physical and emotional issues

5 Ways A School Nurse Benefits A School

School nurses improve attendance through health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management.

Improved attendance means the healthy student is in the classroom ready to learn.

A school nurse in the building saves principals, teachers, and secretarial staff a considerable amount of time that they would spend addressing health concerns of students.

A school nurse in the building can promote self-care among principals, teachers and support staff.

1. Increases Attendance
2. Improves Academic Scores
3. Saves Time
4. Staff Wellness
5. Preparedness

A school nurse can train staff for emergency situations.