Article: Statement by Edward J. McElroy, Secretary-Treasurer, American Federation of Teachers, on School Nurses Day

WASHINGTON, May 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Statement by Edward J. McElroy, secretary-treasurer, American Federation of Teachers, on School Nurses Day:

On this day, we recognize and honor school nurses whose training, expertise and skills help to make our public schools safe environments where children can grow and learn.

Every day, hard-working school nurses in our public schools perform an array of medical procedures, from taking temperatures to treating acute asthma attacks. School nurses play an important role in preserving students' well-being by conducting screening tests and using their expertise to detect the early symptoms of childhood diseases. And school nurses are especially ...

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