Comments on: School Nurses Being Cut

By: Sally Sweet

Sally Sweet — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:38:22 +0000

Ok state prisoners get meds like tyl from the officers station well atleast a year ago and yeah they pay what 3 or 4 dollers to see the doc. dental whatever else and yes they are seen My husband is a career criminal no Im not proud but it seems to me that some people think they dont have good healthcare in there well its better than most. And yes it is better than what some children have which is sad.

By: Brandy

Brandy — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:13:29 +0000

To all of you who say they are not “real” nurses or don’t have degrees, yes they are “real” nurses. They are required by law to be either an RN (registered nurse) or LPN (licensed practical nurse) in the state of FL. With a degree from a college! These nurses are the same ones that give your children ..yes advil, tylenol, but also have saved children’s lives!! What will happen when a child has a seizure, has a heart attack, breaks their leg/arm, blood sugar drops in the 20’s and they pass out and no one knows what to do??? Yes, ALL OF THIS CAN AND WILL HAPPEN and has happened in the past AT SCHOOLS!! That is what a nurse takes care of!!! Do I think some things can be handled by a child or a teacher or a helper, maybe but not all of it. YOU ALL REALLY NEED TO THINK about EACH AND EVERY child we have in our schools, not just one child. Every child is different and unique and I darn sure want a nurse in the school to take care of my babies if an emergency arises!!

By: No Excuses

No Excuses — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:44:19 +0000

I think it’s sad that this is the cut being made. With all the diabetic kids, children with special needs, such as epilepsy and those who must take their meds at school due to various circumstances beyond their control, this is a huge loss. The techs are good too, but having a nurse for medical issues, not just a sniffly nose is best.
As for the inmates – when you incarcerate someone, they don’t stop getting sick, suffering from chronic diseases or getting cancer. I agree they have committed a crime against society, but if we wanted to kill them for that, it would make more sense to take them out back and hang them rather than lock them up. Would you hang someone who was guilty of a relatively minor crime? I wouldn’t, nor would I deny them medical care. Also, medical care in prisons, both federal and state has been slashed to the bone. I’m surprised it took this long for the health deparment to go to the schools to balance their budgets.
It’s sad for all concerned. I know most of the nurses can probably get jobs elsewhere, but I think their hearts were in the schools or they would not have been there. God bless you all!

By: Molino Parent

Molino Parent — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:07:02 +0000

Wake up people. This is our children you are talking about. Have you stepped foot in the nurses room. Have you seen the medication that the children take during school hours. I don’t want a teacher being in charge of giving a child their meds, checking blood sugar levels, blood pressure, temps, cuts, nose bleeds, girls personal issues……. The teachers are paid to teach not to deal with health issues. If that is the case they would have gone for a more profitable career. As a parent that has a child that has multiple health issues feels safe knowing if a situation occurs someone is there to give the proper care. Cuts could be made other places. But lets make sure they have a pretty new building to work in and a comfy salary. For who ever said people pay 8000 for property taxes need to go back to where you came from or did you come here because it was to expensive there!

By: ProudArmyParent

ProudArmyParent — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:25:39 +0000

Why is it when there are cuts somewhere in the County or State people start comparing that program to the prison system or county jail? It’s crazy…..first know of what you speak of. Prisoners don’t get free care! It is almost impossible for a prisoner to get an asprin or tylenol unless he or she has the funds in their account to pay for them. Sure they get medical, but that also is on the need to basis and they will be charged. (Of course if they are injuried while working for the State it is taken care of!) Why is it you people seem to think prison is a free ride.
I agree that nurses should not be taken out of our Public School, but lets not compare oranges and apples. They just aren’t the same!

By: jj

jj — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:31:37 +0000

Yea, lets make sure those inmates get there health needs taken care while they suck the taxpayers to death. My daughter has Diabetes and I feel better that a nurse is there to help her if she needs it.She has a lot on her dealing with the disease and being different than the other kids ;(

By: mom

mom — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:01:55 +0000

I would rather my child”s health issues be taken care of by me and her doctor.
A teacher knows when a child does not need to be in her classroom, therefore she can call the child’s parents and let the parents decide what to do. I as a parent want control put back into my hands.

There were never nurses in my school growing up, and we did just fine. The school system has too much control.

By: Southerner

Southerner — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:50:42 +0000

Good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cut more.

By: JimD

JimD — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:57:56 +0000

The other solution to the topic is raising property taxes. Not sure what they are down there anylonger, but I pay close to $4000 a year, which is cheap!!! I know of families that pay close of $8000 per year in our school district.

So unless you want your property taxes to explode like your home owner insurance has for the state of Florida, people in the Pan Handle need to starting talking to their elected representatives and see what else could be cut, such as high school sports programs. How much does someone pay to be on high school teams these days? I saw on Tates High School Band’s website where the cost was around $400 for the uniform rental and a reduction for each additional child for in a family.

What do high school sports members have to pay to be able to play ball for their highschool teams? Have the county redirect the funds from sports and the arts; which only a few do, to pay for nursing which everyone uses.

By: William

William — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:17:51 +0000

>>>> Jimmy Olsen wrote “Who are they referring to when they say, “Officials say there will still be someone available to treat children’s illnesses and injuries.” ?”

From the story: “There will be 54 health support technicians remaining, with one in every school.”