A school nurse finds the pandemic has her missing her sweet âfrequent fliersâ
Safety precautions mean she doesnât get to see the students who for one reason or another like to visit the health office . . . a lot.
By Jane Reilly FerraraUpdated December 11, 2020, 1:01 p.m.
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There is a funny meme that periodically surfaces among members of my profession: a little boy sits at his desk, hand under his chin as he ponders,
I wonder if the school nurse is missing me today. I havenât seen her yet and itâs already 12:30.
For as long as I have been a school nurse, Iâve found my work fulfilling and joyful. Feelings of accomplishment are tied to working beside my nursing colleagues, consulting with teachers, and partnering with parents. Mostly, though, the elementary school students I care for are at the heart of what matters most.