School Nurse/Health Services

Role of the School Nurse

  • Providing chronic and emergency care for students and staff;
  • Conducting mandated health screenings;
  • Providing health counseling and education;
  • Administering medication and performing assessment;
  • Developing Individual Health Care Plans for students with special health care needs;
  • Interpreting immunization and health screening data;
  • Providing resources to access primary health care services;
  • Promoting environmental health and safety;
  • Providing linkage to community resources;
  • Collaborating with community agencies and accessing resources online.

Please see the Hanover Public School Health page for information about school health services, policies, and staff contact.