A school nurse is a nurse assigned to work in a school

School

A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...

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Schools have nurses to promote good health in students, and in preparation for illnesses and emergencies in students.

Some places have laws requiring schools to have nurses.

Duties

The duties of school nurses are:

• Give medicines to students who are on prescription medicines.
• Take the temperatures of students who complain they are feeling ill.
• Isolate sick students from other students to prevent spread of illness.
• Treat students who are injured in school.
• Decide if a student who has a medical problem in school needs to be sent home or to the hospital or doctor.

Complications

In some schools, liability

Public liability

Public liability is part of the law of tort which focuses on civil wrongs. An applicant usually sues the respondent under common law based on negligence and/or damages...

concerns prevent school nurses from tending students. i.e. If a student is injured on school grounds, having the nurse tend to the student could indicate a sense of responsibility on the part of the school and leave it open to a lawsuit.