The concept of school nurses, for me as a Canadian living in a suburban area, is a bit foreign. However, even if you or your child has a school nurse present in their school, you may or may not be aware of all these health care providers do to keep kids healthy during the school day. If your child has a nurse present in their school, even a day or two a week, and your child has a chronic medical condition, your child’s school nurse may be an important person in their educational experience. School nurses, in part, help to ensure children have access to care that promotes positive development and optimal school experiences unhindered by illness (chronic or acute), safety concern