schoolnursepractitioner
nounA nurse who takes care of kids when they feel sick or get hurt at school.
When Mia scraped her knee on the playground, the schoolnursepractitioner cleaned it and put on a bandage.
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2. A nurse practitioner who provides advanced medical care, such as diagnosing and treating minor illnesses, within a school setting.
The schoolnursepractitioner diagnosed the student's ear infection and sent a note home to the parents.
3. A healthcare professional who manages health plans and medication for students with ongoing conditions like asthma or allergies.
The schoolnursepractitioner helped Leo follow his asthma action plan during gym class.
4. A staff member who teaches students about healthy habits and runs school wellness programs.
The schoolnursepractitioner visited our class to talk about washing hands and eating good food.