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District school nursing leader Lynn Wheeler honored; board hears nurses funded through Medicaid
Summary
The board recognized Lynn Wheeler as the 2025 Liaison of the Year for national school nursing certification and learned that district school nurses are funded through Medicaid, which district leaders are watching closely at the national level.
Rio Rancho Public Schools recognized its director of school nursing, Lynn Wheeler, as the 2025 Liaison of the Year for national school nursing certification during the July 28 board meeting. Michelle Havel, executive director of student services, presented the recognition and highlighted the district’s concentration of nationally certified school nurses.
Havel said Wheeler had…
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