Local public school system to hire more school nurses 12 hours 11 minutes 59 seconds ago Friday, May 21 2021 May 21, 2021 May 21, 2021 10:05 AM May 21, 2021 in News Source: WBRZ Share: LIVINGSTON PARISH - School nurses are needed in Livingston Parish for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, education officials say. As of Thursday, the Livingston Parish School Board has approved a proposal from the superintendent to hire 17 new licensed practical nurses. The move will increase the district’s total of nurses to ensure that there is one for every elementary campus. “The COVID pandemic has increased the demand for healthcare professionals to be on our campuses to respond to the needs of our students,” Superintendent Joe Murphy said. “This is especially the case for those students who lack sufficient private healthcare. In many cases, our school nurses are the frontline providers for these children.”