title: American Academy of Pediatrics. The role of the school nurse in providing school health services. Committee on School Health.
abstract: The school nurse has a crucial role in the provision of school health services. This statement describes the school nurse as a member of the school health services team and its relation to children with special health care needs. Recommendations for the professional preparation and education of school nurses also are provided.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000592:standards; D012572:School Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D012573:School Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States