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Purpose Statement The purpose of TCSD #1 Health Services is to support and promote lifelong learning through advocacy of healthful behavior so all students can reach their optimal state of wellness. Registered professional nurses collaborate with families, students, teachers, counselors, administrators, and community service agencies to enhance and strengthen our healthy learning school communities. Commitment of TCSD #1 Registered Professional Nurses School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential. Adopted by the NASN Board of Directors February 2017. |
