Role of School Nurses in the Health and Education of Children

New Jersey NASN Director Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, and esteemed colleagues Rosa M. Gonzalez-Guarda, PhD, MPH, RN, and Elizabeth Dickson, PhD, RN, co-authored the recently published open-access JAMA article Role of School Nurses in the Health and Education of Children. The article explores the critical role of school nurses, examines how school nursing has evolved, and emphasizes that investing in school nursing is a strategic approach to improving children’s health, promoting equity, and enhancing overall well-being.