80% of school nurses report burnout — here’s why the system is failing

According to Nurse.org, it’s a familiar start to the day for many school nurses: by 8 a.m., the line outside the health office is already forming. One student needs asthma medication, another has a fever, and several parents have emailed about vaccination records. Midday brings a playground injury, care plan updates, and a call to the local health department. The pace rarely slows, and for many nurses, it hasn’t eased since the height of the pandemic. Read more here!