Nurse & Health Services

Our Mission

The mission of Joplin Schools' Nursing Department is to enhance the health and well being of the students, staff, and community thus supporting the education of all students through maximizing their educational time.

Our Vision

We see our professional school nurses as:

Supporting the individual and collective health needs of students, staff, and community
Acknowledging the diversity of cultures within the district
Valuing the unique ideologies of students and families
Educating the student, staff, and community by promoting health and wellness
Maintaining a superior level of professional competency as demonstrated by compliance with the Standards of Practice and Performance of School Nursing Practice