Relentless School Nurse

MAY 29, 2023

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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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Easy” to find a few staff members willing to be trained in how to administer an EpiPen in an emergency. Easy” to have difficult, uncomfortable conversations with parents about poor personal hygiene, lice, concerning symptoms their child is showing, too frequent visits to my office, and what it might mean.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2023

Amid these constraints, school nurses work diligently to educate students, staff, and parents about various health-related topics, including nutrition, hygiene, and managing chronic conditions. Ultimately, creating a safe and inclusive school environment for students with medical needs requires collective effort.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

It was written by a concerned husband about the “shambles” he describes regarding the school nursing caseload in his wife’s Montgomery County, Maryland school district. I imagine there was intense conversation in this household about the content of the letter and why it was so important to submit.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2024

Imagine finding out that your school district was gifted millions of dollars to improve access to healthcare for your students and staff! The role of school nurses is critical in providing care coordination and ensuring the effective delivery of healthcare services within the school setting.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 7, 2023

They have been on a five year journey of activism since their son was murdered along with 13 other students and 3 staff. The Oliver’s form of activism uses art to make profound social statements about gun violence in our country. It is very hard to watch, to read, to think about, but we have no other choice.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2023

I “met” Marilyn Levi-Baumgarten on Twitter and learned about the mission of Project N95. I am a grateful school nurse that Project N95 has enabled me to provide high-quality protection to the students and staff in my school district. I can’t wait to distribute them this morning!

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 21, 2023

School nurses are also an integral part of the school community and spend time providing care coordination services and case management to both students, staff and families. That is our role, to ensure the health, safety and wellness of our students, staff and be that bridge to families and outside healthcare providers.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 30, 2023

Imagine having the time and support to talk about our challenges, find solutions together, and prioritize our well-being. I don’t want to boast about my thick skin or carry invisible battle scars from this job. Instead of glorifying the idea of thick skin, what if we fostered a culture that values kindness and open discussions?

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

There is little contact tracing happening, vague messaging about possible exposures, suggestions of wearing masks if exposed, and the ability to return to school for COVID-positive students and staff on day six. . Let’s center our needs, along with our students and school staff this new school year.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

And so, while it is always about the children/youth/teens, it is also about us, the school nurses. It is time to talk about how we are doing and what we need. I am not talking about resilience training, meditation, yoga, or chair massage. We need a health services team that meets the needs of our students and staff.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 20, 2023

On my own journey, I have been fortunate to have opportunities that have helped me grow, to confront my privilege, to learn about gaps in my knowledge and skills, and to reflect on what I need to do to not only better meet the needs of marginalized youth but also to disrupt and (hopefully) dismantle systems that oppress young people.

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Stanford Childrens

APRIL 22, 2024

Integrating sustainable artwork in a hospital setting can have numerous benefits, from enhancing environment’s aesthetics to promoting well-being among patients, staff, and visitors. Among the vast collection of paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures, 2% of the artwork are made from recycled materials.

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As a lifelong learner, I am perpetually learning about myself as a human being. In these settings, I interacted with peers, teachers, staff, and community members from diverse racial backgrounds, various social economic classes, different genders, abilities, and cultures.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 16, 2022

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? What workplace supports will decrease workplace stressors?

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 16, 2024

.’ For school nurses, the “Operation Happy Nurse” app can serve as a vital resource for managing the demands of supporting the health and well-being of students and school staff. Supporting Students: By proactively managing our mental health, school nurses are better positioned to support students’ mental well-being.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 9, 2024

Dr. Desautels’s most recent article, “A Project to Build a Sense of Safety and Connection,” was just published in Edutopia and proposes that school staff employ the concept of nesting building to improve connectedness and relationships. Lori Desautels) Consider your health office as your nest.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 26, 2024

The next steps for me will be to write a letter of appreciation to Dr. Cardona and Dr. Jill Biden and provide information about the school nurses’ role in this life-saving campaign. We encourage all school building and district leaders to share key information about safe firearm storage because doing so has the power to save lives.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 26, 2023

Here is a link to the Philadelphia Inquirer article featuring Kathy (pictured below) during COVID: ‘It’s not boo-boos and Band-Aids’: COVID-19 thrust school nurses onto the front line “Never did we know how much we need them,” the president of New Jersey’s largest teachers union says about the role of school nurses during the pandemic.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Here are some suggestions that might help us regroup and regain equilibrium; at least I hope so: Be realistic about what you can achieve during the school day. Talk to people you trust about how you’re feeling – don’t judge yourself too harshly or compare yourself to what someone else thinks. Focus on the urgent and important.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 5, 2023

Our students and school staff need to feel safe and secure when we come to school, and we want our parents to feel confident that they are sending their children to a safe environment. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the frequency of gun violence in schools and urges lawmakers to take action to prevent future tragedies.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 15, 2022

The “leaders” and orgs and others making the most noise about their newfound interest in “DEI” – turned their backs. If you’re in need of any info about Donquenicks case please ask. . Thank you for being willing to help support. DonQuenick’s case is both simple and complicated. The longer-term one is to change nursing.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

She has a unique signature line that includes the message pictured below: Don’t Be Silent About Things That Matter. She is a dedicated colleague with decades of experience that she continues to share with her students, staff and families. In a sad way, I have a sense about the ones we may lose to a broken educational system.

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Aspire-Ed

MARCH 18, 2024

The webinar includes discussions on: -The role of OAA in the curriculum -How it can support a child's development -Ways to implement OAA activities across different learning stages -Practical takeaways The webinar is designed to offer practical advice and activities that can be executed in your school, benefiting pupils and staff alike.

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Twitter, while undergoing some unfortunate gyrations with its new owner, is still a space where I believe you can find like-minded people who care deeply about the health and wellbeing of children, youth, and school communities. Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register. .

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 16, 2022

My last blog post , has opened up interesting discussions about boundaries and setting them for the upcoming school year. In the health office with staff……NO OTC meds. Make a plan now about potential (likely) extra hours next year. One response was from Judy Doran, a school nurse who writes “Maine Points.”

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 27, 2024

You don’t want to have it on a day when it’s scorching hot and have students and staff pass out from heat stroke. Whether it's "Summer Olympics” or "Water Based," a theme sparks creativity and enthusiasm among students and staff alike. Identify Staff Jobs and Where You Will Need Volunteers You can't do it all alone! Been there.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 5, 2022

I enjoyed our conversation and appreciate the opportunity to talk about the scope of school nursing practice. . Others they work to serve are school personnel (teachers, administrators, and staff) and communities (home, family, friends). You can listen to our conversation by clicking the link below: .

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Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

To be clear, when talking about physical literacy, we are not talking about teaching kids the ABCs whilst getting them active. Physical literacy is about developing knowledge and behaviours that give children the motivation and confidence to enjoy active healthy lifestyles.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2022

I am honored and excited to join Ingrid Cockhren, CEO of PACEs Connection, and Matthew Portell, Director of Communities, in a conversation about returning to school as we enter our fourth school year impacted by COVID. INGRID COCKHREN (PACES CONNECTION STAFF) . . . As American returns to school, “History. ET, click here.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 13, 2024

Relational safety in schools is not just about having a good relationship with students, but about creating safe and effective relationships that are therapeutic and purposeful, with understood limits. References/Resources: Hey Sigmund – link below: Home Belonging and Emotional Safety Safety from the outside to the inside

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 22, 2022

. 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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Stanford Childrens

JANUARY 24, 2024

That is how the ‘baby whisperer’ name came about.” What I like most about cuddling is the feeling that I have made a difference in someone’s day, be it a baby, a patient’s family, or a staff member.” To be considered, the candidates must go through the following: Panel interview with NICU staff and a seasoned-cuddler interview.

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Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 4, 2023

By writing about various health topics relevant to school nursing, you can educate students, parents, and other healthcare professionals about important health issues, preventive measures, and general healthcare information. Remember you are not boasting, you are educating the public about the full scope of our practice.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Support your staff, and do not allow or excuse abusive language or behavior directed towards school nurses who are attempting to implement the public health mitigation strategies that keep students and staff safe. While yes, it is about our students, if we lose our capacity to care, it will impact the entire school community.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 23, 2022

My advocacy is school safety in all forms including preventing exposure to gun violence, teaching about Adverse Childhood Experiences, and supporting systems of care that are healing centered. Remember we also care for staff and as an extension, family members and the community. .

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 19, 2023

Establish positive connections with administrators, teachers, parents, and staff members. Educating Others about Your Role : Take the initiative to educate those around you about the invaluable contributions you make as a school nurse. Remember this is not boasting, this is educating!

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