School Nurse

A School Nurse is a nurse who works right inside a school instead of a hospital. They have a quiet health room with a cozy cot, a thermometer, and a cupboard of supplies. For example, when a child comes in with a tummy ache, the nurse asks gentle questions, checks their temperature, and lets them rest. They also talk with teachers and call families when someone needs to go home.

A School Nurse knows the school and the children in it, so they can help right where kids are. A worry gets smaller fast, and a child who feels better can go back to class and to playing with friends. They also teach lessons on things like washing hands, so everyone learns how to take care of their own body.