学校保健服务的目的是确保所有学生身体健康，随时准备学习. 

学校护士是学校社区的卫生专业人员.

全国学校护士协会将学校护理定义为促进福祉的专业护理实践, 学术成就, 一生的成就, 以及学生的整体健康. School nurses are involved in: illness and injury assessments and interventions; chronic disease management and education; health assessments and participation in development of Individualized 教育 Plans for students with special needs; delegation to and supervision of health assistants; administration of medications and treatments; crisis team participation; safety promotion; staff education on emergency conditions; health screenings; health promotion activities; collaboration with parents, 学校工作人员和卫生保健提供者.

健康助理在学校护士的指导和监督下工作. They administer medications and treatments; provide first aid and illness care according to specific protocols; assist in management of chronic health conditions by following an Individualized Health Plan; assist in vision and hearing screenings; act as a liaison between the school and the nurse.