School nurses are an integral part of public health, especially when it comes to children and families. By collaborating with school nurses, state and local health departments can improve school health services, and can better address population health. For example, nurses have a central role in disease surveillance, disease prevention, wellness, and even health policy. By implementing social, cultural and economic reforms that best suit their communities, nurses can effectively address social determinants of health. To learn more about the important role that school nurses have in public health, click here.

This fact sheet was was created in partnership with ASTHO, APHN, NACCHO, and NASN.