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School nurse describes role helping students stay in class, arranging vision care
Summary
A school nurse described how on-site medical care, community partnerships and help with childcare paperwork let students access school and health services, citing vision clinics and support for teen parents.
School Nurse (unnamed) said her work goes beyond basic duties, helping students stay in class and access care: “What makes my role more than just a job? I look forward to coming to work every day. I'm compassionate. I enjoy seeing the kids. I enjoy coming to work to work with all the staff.”
The nurse told meeting attendees that medical needs — medications, procedures and treatments — mean some students could not attend school without school-based health support. “Also, some of the children, because of…
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