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Schools across U.S. face nurse shortage

School districts across the country continue to grapple with safely reopening, but many of them are missing a critical figure — a school nurse. Recent estimates found only 40% of schools in the U.S. have a full time nurse. The shortage is now proving especially problematic during a pandemic, when the presence of a medical professional on campus is essential. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
Sep 2, 2020 (04:40)
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