School nursing is defined as specialized nursing in advancing the well-being, lifelong achievement, academic success, and the health of students. There has been an evolution in the roles of a school nurses where their responsibilities exceed providing basic health services to the students. Further, school nurses need to ensure school health services are appropriate for children with special needs.
The services of school nurses are governed at the state level. Thus, the education requirements depend on the state where they work. Therefore, the certifications of these nurses vary between states. However, school nurses need to be certified by the National Certified School Nurse (NCSN) through the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN).