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The Relentless School Nurse: All School Nurses Can Participate in NASN Virtual Hill Days 2023

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All school nurses are welcome and encouraged to participate in NASN Virtual Hill Days 2023! Here is an opportunity from NASN, complete with a step-by-step guide to accessing our elected officials. Thank you NASN for creating this user-friendly guide to action. Political advocacy is part of our scope of practice.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being from the U.S. Surgeon General

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. On the heels of the recent release of NASN’s survey about the mental health of school nurses during COVID , comes an important publication from the U.S. ” This is an “if only” moment, if only our schools would embrace these 5 essentials, imagine the impact on student and staff well-being.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Hope on the Horizon

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From my vantage point, I see a healthier school population of both staff and students. As I write about hope on the horizon, I am reflecting on why I began this blog “before times,” in 2017. I decided at the conclusion of NASN 2017 conference that I will also be relentless about attending future conferences.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Do You Feel Like You are Swimming Against The Tide?

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Meanwhile, ask most school nurses, and you will hear about cases growing, but they may not be counted because home tests are not being accurately reported. I do worry about the future of school nursing. What do school nurses need to safely care for students and staff? Being on high alert has taken on a new meaning since COVID.

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The Relentless School Nurse: 5 Steps to Claim the Title of Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) in Your Schools

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I have seen the following titles: Chief of Talent, Chief of Schools, Chief of Staff, and many Deputy Chiefs too. Take the time to connect with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fellow staff members on a deeper level. The students welcome a visit, and the staff appreciates the connections made.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Where Have All the School Nurses Gone?

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More than half of their school nursing staff had either resigned or retired. . School nurses have taken stock of the extreme circumstances we find ourselves mired in and are having brave conversations about self-preservation. We are facing many challenges this coming school year.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurses and School-Based Health Centers Can Work Together!

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Imagine finding out that your school district was gifted millions of dollars to improve access to healthcare for your students and staff! NASN has collaborated with the School-Based Health Alliance and released a joint statement identifying our unique roles (file included under references).

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