This story is part of our NPR Ed series on mental health in schools. Patricia Tolson has some visitors. Two 5-year-old girls, best friends, hold hands in her office at Van Ness Elementary School in ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending a nurse be employed at every school to help with the growing array of student health issues. Share on Pinterest One school. One nurse. That is the ...

Many parents spend back-to-school season buying school supplies, meeting teachers and enrolling their children in sports and extra-curricular activities. While building relationships with teachers, ...

According to Lynn Nelson, president-elect of the National Association of School Nurses, school nurses have one primary goal in mind for the start of the new school year: to have all students in seats ...

School nurses are more than just health care heroes. They also play a key role in identifying students who are at risk for chronic absenteeism—a growing problem that diminishes academic success and ...

As a parent, Liz Pray accepts her 13-year-old son’s return to school. As a school nurse, she doubts the Moses Lake School District in central Washington state is prepared for the challenges that come ...

Nursing school is essential. Passing a national exam is required to get licensed to practice. Education and training are rigorous, so passion is critical. It's possible to become a registered nurse in ...

In parts of Nevada, one school nurse is expected to cover entire towns — a concierge‑level service model stretched across ...

Teresa Layton, School Nurses Manager at Westfield Washington Schools, receives Excellence in School Nursing Award for ...