Raleigh News & Observer Examines Role of School Nurses

The Raleigh News & Observer on Dec. 4 examined the role of school nurses, who have become "catch-all medical providers" for many children from low-income families as the number of people without health insurance has risen. The number of uninsured children in North Carolina rose from 187,000 in 1999 to 236,000 in 2001, according to census figures. The article profiles school nurse Jean Tripp, who monitors student injuries and treatment plans for diabetic and asthmatic students and responds to other health issues at five schools in Johnston, N.C. (Keung Hui/Sung, Raleigh News & Observer, 12/4). The complete story can be found online.