‘There just really isn’t time to take a breath.’ Many Illinois schools don’t have enough nurses
SYCAMORE — Every school day during the pandemic is a challenge, but for school nurses, Monday mornings are uniquely difficult. That’s when nurses like Kori Mauch of the Sycamore School District start following up with the parents of students who call in sick and report COVID-related symptoms. Did they go somewhere over the weekend where […]
Nearly 1,300 Champaign Unit 4 Schools Staff Members Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
CHAMPAIGN – Earlier this month, 1,291 teachers and other staff members at Champaign Unit 4 Schools received their first dose of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. This week, they return for a second dose. Dozens of staff members and some members of the community filed in and out of Centennial High School on Monday. They […]
How This School Nurse Handles Work During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for Midwestern school districts as they balance their students’ education and safety. At the forefront are…
How One School Nurse Prepares For Classes To Reopen Amid COVID Crisis
As some Midwest school districts open with in-person classes, school nurses face a big challenge. They play a crucial role in keeping kids safe from…
Illinois School Nurses Fear For Their Students Safety During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Lisa Marlow is worried about her students. Marlow is a school nurse and educator with the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186. The district serves primarily low-income students in a rural part of southern Illinois. When school is in session, Marlow says having eyes on students, especially those with chronic conditions like Type 1 diabetes […]