Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses. National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting and is celebrated on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 within National Nurses Week during May 6-12, 2023.
School nurses play a significant role in student success and attendance. Children today face more chronic and complex health conditions than ever before. School Nurses provide access to nursing services to help manage their chronic physical, emotional, mental, and social health needs, conduct health screenings to identify concerns early, and facilitate school-located
vaccinations and immunization compliance efforts.
School nurses have the expertise to identify and intervene on health issues that may impact students’ ability to access learning or those that affect the learning environment. School nurses are critical team members, along with pediatricians and other professionals, for ensuring that students’ individualized education programs, 504 plans, or health care plans are appropriately designed and implemented.
