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District nurses outline health services and warn staffing reductions have stretched coverage
Summary
School nurses and administrators told the board that nursing staff reductions following a levy failure have increased workload and could affect medically fragile students and field-trip support; the district reported last year’s OSPI figures including 42,540 health-room visits and 111 medically fragile students.
School nursing staff described the scope of services they provide and the effect of staffing reductions on daily operations.
Lindsay Ross, a district school nurse, summarized the profession using the National Association of School Nurses’ definition: “School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances in academic success.” Ross said the district…
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