NASN Sch Nurse. 2014 May;29(3):152-3. doi: 10.1177/1942602X14525569.
It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses that the registered professional school nurse (hereinafter referred to as the school nurse) has the knowledge and expertise to promote the prevention of overweight and obesity and address the needs of overweight and obese youth in schools. The school nurse collaborates with students, families, school personnel, and health care providers to promote healthy weight and identify overweight and obese youth who may be at risk for health problems. The school nurse can refer and follow up with students who may need to see a health care provider. The school nurse also educates and advocates for changes in school and district policies that promote a healthy lifestyle for all students.
全国学校护士协会的立场是，注册专业学校护士（以下简称学校护士）具备促进超重和肥胖预防以及满足学校中超重和肥胖青少年需求的知识和专业技能。学校护士与学生、家庭、学校工作人员和医疗保健提供者合作，以促进健康体重，并识别可能有健康问题风险的超重和肥胖青少年。学校护士可以为可能需要看医疗保健提供者的学生提供转诊并进行跟进。学校护士还开展教育工作，并倡导学校和学区政策做出改变，以促进所有学生的健康生活方式。
