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Purpose: This study aims to provide foundational data for rational and effective task allocation by thoroughly understanding the task allocation experiences of school nurses working in schools with 36 or more classes, where two nurses are assigned. Methods: Data were collected from 12 school nurses working in schools with 36 or more classrooms through in-depth interviews conducted between June 2023 and January 2024. Results: Through inductive content analysis, four major themes and fourteen sub-themes were identified. The four major themes were: the existence of various task division processes, changes in task execution methods, the emergence of positive effects due to the deployment of two school nurses, and the emergence of negative effects due to the deployment of two school nurses. Conclusion: When two school nurses are assigned to schools with 36 or more classes, it is crucial to balance their experience levels, establish clear guidelines for task division, and avoid creating an excessive workload that goes beyond the intended purpose of deploying two school nurses.