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The role of the school nurse is to link healthcare and educational goals, provide care coordination, and advocate for quality student-centered care. The nurse serves to optimize the student's health and safety, which will increase their capacity to learn. Keeping students healthy and safe will assist in supporting academic success.
 
The school nurse will assist the school district in the prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases by focusing on the promotion of vaccines through immunization of the students. Also, prevention and management of other infectious diseases by teaching and emphasizing the use of infection control measures by practicing Universal Precautions.