As a retired certified school nurse, a wonderful job I had for 23 years, I need to comment on the recent article as well as to joe155-elk_1, I applaud Joe for his service in the ED and as a paramedic. The major differences between a PROFESSIONAL level school nurse and other nurses is the ability to deal with medical and psychiatric issues WITHOUT any medical equipment but a stethoscope and a flashlight. School nurses must be able to determine whether the child with asthma needs the parent to pick ...