HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all School Nurse Practitioners.
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.
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.
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
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of School Nurse Practitioners by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the School Nurse Practitioners dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
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
- Education: Obtain a graduate-level nursing degree (NP program), which typically takes two to four years to complete.
- Specialty Training: Focus on specialized training within a chosen NP specialty.
- Licensure: Become a licensed Nurse Practitioner.
- Work in Schools: Apply your NP license in various settings, including schools, to provide care to school-age children.