What do school nurses do?
Definition of School Nursing
National Association of School Nurses. (2016). The role of the 21st century school nurse (Position Statement). Silver Spring, MD: Author.
Browse all NASN Position Statements.
Who hires school nurses?
View results from the school nurse workforce study.
Begin your search for employment opportunities on these sites:
Boards of Education websites
NASN Employment Center
NASN affiliate school nurse organization websites
Preparation
National Association of School Nurses. (2021). Education, licensure, and certification of school nurses [Position Statement]. Author.
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) has developed and implements the voluntary certification process of school nurses. Those who successfully complete the certification exam earn the credential NCSN, National Certified School Nurse.
Some states have a unique state-level certification, credential or license for school nurses. Check with the school nursing leaders in your area for more information.
Resources
School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice 3rd Edition
The National Association of State School Nurse Consultants, Inc. (NASSNC)
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
AFT’s section on Nurses and Health Professionals
NASN affiliate school nurse organizations
Page last updated November 2019.