No two days are the same but, usually, the nurse will check in with school administrators to get updates on changes on any individual students receiving special care. The nurse focuses on providing services the school has identified as a priority. And, of course, the daily focus can change quickly if an emergency situation arises.
School Health
Serving Students
Our School Health Program supports the health, safety, and academic success of students by bringing high-quality nursing services directly into schools. Through partnerships with public, private, and parochial schools across the metro area, VNA provides experienced registered school nurses who promote wellness, address physical and mental health needs, and help create healthy learning environments. By collaborating closely with school staff, families, and administrators, our nurses ensure students receive the care and support they need to thrive—both in the classroom and beyond.
VNA works with each school to customize contracted nursing hours, and the scope of services provided, allowing flexibility in how time and resources are used to meet evolving student and school needs. These services can include but are not limited to:
- Immunization record review and compliance
- Physical exam compliance
- Health screenings, referral and follow up
- Individualized student care plans
- Hands-on medical care
- Communicable disease prevention and control
- Classroom health and wellness education
- New student enrollment compliance
- Staff training
- Medication administration competency
- Emergency response
- Mandated protocols
- CPR and first aid
Frequently Asked Questions
What do VNA nurses do in schools each day?
What regular services does the school nurse provide?
VNA customizes the services provided based on the needs identified and the resources the school has available. These can include:
- Identifying students with special needs and work with parents to develop action plans
- Health evaluations
- Guidance and care for children who are ill
- Height, weight, vision, hearing and oral screenings
- Immunization record reviews and reporting
- Communicable disease control and prevention
- Wellness education
- Referrals for primary care, community resources and education programs
- Staff training in areas like infection control, medication administration, CPR and first aid, and the mandated emergency asthma and anaphylaxis protocol
Need a School Nurse?
If your school is interested in contracting for school nurse services in the Omaha metro area, email Cathy Sharp at csharp@vnatoday.org.
Healthy Outcomes
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