School Nurses Battle Shortages, Extra Pandemic Duties

The video discusses the shortage of school nurses, with many schools lacking full-time nurses. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the responsibilities of school nurses, who now handle COVID-related tasks and address students' mental health issues. Some districts, like New York City, have recognized the need for more nurses and have added additional staff. National organizations are advocating for more funding to support schools with personnel, PPE, and facility resources.

What percentage of schools had part-time nurses before the pandemic?

• 25%

• 50%

• 35%

• 75%

What new responsibilities did school nurses take on during the pandemic?

• Supervising sports activities

• Organizing school events

• Managing COVID-related tasks and student mental health

• Teaching new subjects

How many students do eight nurses manage in a Washington state district?

• 5000

• 8500

• 10000

• 12000

What action did the largest school district take in response to the pandemic?

• Increased class sizes

• Closed all schools indefinitely

• Hired 379 additional school nurses

• Reduced school hours

What did national school nurse organizations request from Congress?

• Free meals for all students

• New school uniforms

• Additional funding for personnel, PPE, and facilities

• More holidays for students