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Whaling addresses a variety of student health needs, from dispensing medication to providing emotional support and connecting students with necessary resources.
Her role extends beyond physical ailments, encompassing mental health support and guidance for students navigating puberty.
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More than 50 J.S. Wilson Middle School students visit Nicole Whaling, R.N., on a typical school day.
Some of them come to the certified school nurse for their daily dose of medicine for diabetes, ADHD or other chronic illnesses. Others are simply stressed and could use a few minutes sitting on one of Whaling's cots.
On rare occasions,