schoolnurse
nounUK /ˈskuːl.nɜːs/
US /ˈskuːl.nɝːs/
A school nurse is a person who takes care of kids when they get sick or hurt at school.
When I fell on the playground, the school nurse put a bandage on my knee.
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2. A licensed nurse employed by a school to promote student health and safety.
The school nurse checks every student's vaccination records.
3. A nurse who manages medication and care plans for students with special medical needs.
The school nurse helped Mia follow her allergy care plan.
4. A nurse who teaches health lessons and organizes health screenings at school.
The school nurse visited our class to talk about washing hands.