title: From local school nurse to national advocate.
abstract: School nurses are on the front lines of our nation's schools and play a critical role in caring for emergencies, chronic medical conditions, and everyday health care needs. We advocate for health needs on a one-to-one basis as well as in the communities in which we serve. On any given day a scenario can present that brings national attention. April 23, 2009, was my day.
authors.affiliation: St. Francis Preparatory High School, Fresh Meadous, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pappas
mesh_terms: D003254:Consumer Advocacy; D006801:Humans; D008119:Lobbying; D012573:School Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States