Funding gaps leave many schools lacking nurses
Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 00:20
in Psychology & Sociology
Most public schools nationwide do not have a full-time nurse, and one-quarter have no nurse at all. Critics say that puts students' health at risk — and potentially their lives.The 17-year-old boy who came into Cathy Owens' nursing office at Murrieta Valley High School in Riverside County was gasping for breath. He had no history of health problems. After quickly examining him, Owens' 35 years of experience kicked in.