Transition Planning for Students With Healthcare Needs

By Nirja Shah

It is the position of NASN that healthcare transition (HCT) planning and implementation for all students with healthcare needs should be a well-coordinated process that occurs whenever a student moves into, through, or out of a school setting. School nurses are ideally situated to provide expertise, leadership, and care coordination for students during HCT.

NASN offers multiple resources related to HCT planning: