School Nurse Toolkit

During the school day, students may need medicine or other health care. This care is usually provided by a school nurse or by other trained staff who have learned how to help safely. These staff members must follow rules and demonstrate they know how to keep students safe.

This toolkit is a guide to help school nurses train others to safely meet students’ health needs. Nurses use their professional judgment to decide which tasks can be delegated to trained staff, while ensuring care is provided correctly. This helps all students get the care they need, whether for routine health needs or emergencies.