The role of the school nurse has grown in responsibility as increasing numbers of students with health-reated problems have become members of regular education classrooms. Ranging from administration of medications to catheterization, the nurs consults with teachers and parents on health issues,which many affect shcool performance.As issues of liability have become a greater concern,often the nurse is responsible for assuring that physician's directives are followed accurately. Whith secondary students,the nurse supporth public information programe,such as prevention of infectious diseases and substance abuse.