School Nurse Responsibilities

What are some common responsibilities of a school nurse?

• Providing dental care

• Providing basic healthcare, administering medications, managing health records, conducting health screenings, educating students

• Managing cafeteria operations

• Coordinating school events

Why is it important for a school nurse to be available during school hours?

• To provide immediate medical attention to students who may get injured or fall ill while at school.

• To fix broken school equipment

• To teach students how to cook healthy meals

• To organize school events

How does a school nurse help in promoting a healthy school environment?

• By providing health education, conducting health screenings, managing chronic conditions, promoting healthy behaviors, and responding to medical emergencies.

• By not having any medical supplies on hand

• By ignoring students' health concerns

• By serving unhealthy snacks

What should a student do if they feel unwell during school hours?

• Leave school without informing anyone

• Ignore the symptoms and continue with classes

• Inform the teacher or school nurse and ask for permission to visit the health center or office.

• Ask a friend to take them home

Can a school nurse administer medication to students?

• Only for emergencies

• No

• Yes

• Only with parental consent

What training and qualifications are required to become a school nurse?

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, NCLEX-RN, state nursing license, and possibly additional certifications in school nursing

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

• Associate's degree in Business Administration

How does a school nurse collaborate with teachers and parents to ensure student well-being?

• By withholding health information from parents

• By sharing health information, discussing concerns, creating plans with teachers, and communicating updates, resources, and involving parents in decision-making.

• By avoiding communication with teachers and parents

• By ignoring teacher input and making decisions independently

What role does a school nurse play in managing student health records?

• The school nurse ensures student health records are accurate, up-to-date, confidential, and easily accessible.

• The school nurse manages student transportation schedules

• The school nurse organizes student extracurricular activities

• The school nurse coordinates student meal plans

What are some emergency procedures that a school nurse should be prepared for?

• Broken bones, burns, concussions

• Fever, stomach ache, sore throat

• Choking, nosebleeds, dehydration

• CPR, first aid, medication administration, allergic reactions, seizures, asthma attacks

How does a school nurse contribute to health education in schools?

• By providing information on health topics, conducting health screenings, promoting healthy behaviors, and addressing health concerns of students.

• By offering free candy to students

• By organizing pizza parties for students

• By teaching students how to perform surgery