Australia to Have School Nurses for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years
In a study released this week, researchers from the University of Melbourne have found that Australia has not had enough school nurses for the past three years. The lack of school nurses has caused an increase in student illnesses and absenteeism, leading to an overall decrease in student performance. The researchers found that there was an average of one school nurse for every 2,000 students, a number that is well below the recommended number of one nurse per 1,000 students. The study also showed that the lack of school nurses has had a particularly detrimental effect on students with disabilities who need additional care and support. It is clear that Australia needs to take action to ensure that all students have access to the vital health care services that school nurses provide.
source: Phys.org