New Hanover County Commissioners unanimously approves changes to school nurse policy

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Just days into the start of the new school year, New Hanover County Commissioners discussed a major topic of concern for students, a lack of nurses.

On Thursday, New Hanover County Commissioners unanimously approved a policy ensuring every school in the district has an on-site nurse.

State law does not require a nurse in every school, with 35 full-time nurses working for the district during the 20-16-17 school year…

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