It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) that school nurses provide leadership in all phases of emergency preparedness and management and are a vital part of the school team that develops emergency response procedures for the school setting, using an all-hazards approach. The school nurse is a vital school professional who is knowledgeable of the physical and emotional needs of the students served by the school (Fitzpatrick, 2006). It is important for the school team to include a school nurse on its crisis team to optimize positive outcomes in all phases of emergency management. School administrators should ensure that the school nurse pursue professional development, as needed, to address skills related to emergencies with an emphasis on planning, performing triage, providing emergency care and promoting a positive recovery phase for the school and community. [For the complete report, "Position Statements, Issue Briefs, Resolutions and Consensus Statements. Revised," see ED539227.]