Henderson County Nurse Named NC School Nurse of the Year

Delores Parris, a registered nurse who has worked in Henderson County Public Schools for 15 years, was recently named the North Carolina School Nurse of the Year.

“Delores’ dedication to the welfare of Henderson County children is worthy of recognition,” Henderson County Health Director Steve Smith said in a statement. “The Henderson County Board of Health and department staff are proud of her efforts. She exemplifies the work ethic and commitment of the entire school health nurse staff to improve health and the academic success of our school aged youth.”

The award acknowledges the contributions of school nurses statewide by focusing on one school nurse annually who has demonstrated excellence in school nursing practice.

Former school nurse and colleague Robbie Goolsby said Parris has been a positive role model not only to her students but to her peers as well.

“Her hands have bandaged visible and invisible wounds, touching so many lives in so many ways beyond the scope of nursing,” Goolsby said.

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North Carolina School Boards AssociationHenderson County Nurse Named NC School Nurse of the Year