A full-time nurse is a member of the education team in every school in the Sunnyside District.
Preschools have half-time nurses.
It is the nurse's goal to promote the physical and emotional health necessary for the achievement of an optimal learning experience for every student. Health and developmental histories, as part of learning evaluation. Communicable diseases detected and reported and parents advised about care and when child may return to school. Immunization records reviewed for compliance with state law for school attendance. Referrals made when needed.