The nurses of my school corporation are part of the Teachers Union, but we are considered support staff. The union has helped us negotiate benefits, and raises...job security. Membership is not mandatory. Out of 18 nurses, there are only seven members. Of course, the nonmembers benefit from our membership and efforts. Our professionalism is not measured by our affiliation with a union...it is from our work ethic and how we relate to the students, teachers and administrators.