SCHOOL NURSES School Health Nurses are REAL NURSES! We are employed through the New Hanover County Health Department and are contracted through the New Hanover County Board of Education. New Hanover County presently has 38 School Health Nurses serving K4 through the early college high school programs. We have varied educational backgrounds and work experience. This includes hospitals, home health, physician offices and the military. Our educational background includes associates, bachelors, and masters degree in Nursing. Some nurses also hold speciality certification. Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required to sit for the State Licensure Exam and to obtain the title of Registered Nurse. Therefore, we must abide by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing laws and regulations.