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 have part-time nurses?

What new responsibilities have school nurses taken on due to the pandemic?

What are some emotional challenges faced by students during the pandemic according to the text?

How many additional school nurses did New York City report needing before classes began?

What did national school nurse organizations request from Congress?