School Nurse Practitioners

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Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LS0200X

As of today, the following are the total number of School Nurse Practitioners nationally, in your State, and near your location.

Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.

Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming

Medicare

The following are the total number of School Nurse Practitioners who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

The diagram below shows all the School Nurse Practitioners across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.

What do School Nurse Practitioners do?

School Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who deliver a range of health services to students within school settings, focusing on common illnesses, chronic condition management, physical exams, and health education. 

Their goal is to promote student health, safety, and readiness to learn, often collaborating with teachers, parents, and other healthcare professionals to support the well-being of the entire school community.

What they do

Direct Care: Providing direct primary healthcare to students, including assessment and treatment of common illnesses and injuries.

Chronic Condition Management: Assisting students in managing chronic health conditions.

Health Promotion: Educating students on health topics to promote well-being.

Collaborative Support: Working with other school staff, families, and healthcare professionals to address student health needs holistically.

Role in the School Setting 

• School nurse practitioners play a vital role in ensuring students are healthy and safe.
• Their work supports the broader school community by creating a healthier environment.

How to Become a School Nurse Practitioner

1. Education: Obtain a graduate-level nursing degree (NP program), which typically takes two to four years to complete. 
2. Specialty Training: Focus on specialized training within a chosen NP specialty. 
3. Licensure: Become a licensed Nurse Practitioner. 
4. Work in Schools: Apply your NP license in various settings, including schools, to provide care to school-age children.