Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

It is a powerful lesson in advocacy and I will never lose the feeling of awe walking the halls of Congress. Together, we form a united front, enhancing the impact of our advocacy efforts and increasing the likelihood that policymakers notice and consider the perspectives and needs of school nurses.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I have compiled a list of suggestions to strengthen our advocacy efforts: Acknowledge and Address Challenges: It’s crucial to emphasize the unique challenges your school nursing team face daily. A unified front from the community can be a powerful advocacy tool.

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Stanford Childrens

JANUARY 2, 2023

Aside from her extracurricular activities and schoolwork, advocacy became a large part of her life, with Megan dedicating much of her time to help future patients like her. Megan has since had follow-up appointments with her primary care cardiologist, Elizabeth Profita, MD , and continues to do well.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 9, 2023

One of the core goals of my blog has always been advocacy and raising awareness about the crucial role of school nurses. Through my advocacy, education, and support, I have strived to create healthier and safer school environments. It is a privilege to be respected and admired by my peers and the broader healthcare community.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Advocacy and Activism: The book underscores the healing potential of advocacy and activism. Mental Health Support: Recognizing the pivotal role of professional mental health support, the book provides valuable information on how nurses can access and benefit from these resources, reducing the stigma of seeking help.

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ASHA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The School Nurse Workforce Study provides advocacy tools to support school nursing practice.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 17, 2024

Here is Elizabeth’s story of advocacy: At first, I wasn’t sure what this was all about. I encourage school nurses to raise your voices in advocacy efforts and to give voice to the children with mental health concerns we see in the health room every day. This affects how we live, work, and interact with each other.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 15, 2023

As the organization moves into its next decade of advocacy, Watts has announced that 2023 will be her final year as a full-time volunteer and leader. Advocacy from these groups has resulted in major changes on all levels of government. Moms Demand Action is blazing the trail for a safer America, and it all began with Shannon.”

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 29, 2023

Step 5: Seek Recognition and Advocacy Finally, don’t shy away from seeking recognition and advocacy for your work. Whether it’s implementing a new wellness program, organizing health-related events, or collaborating with other departments to enhance student support, take charge, and be the catalyst for positive change.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 13, 2023

Political advocacy is part of our scope of practice. This advocacy will demonstrate that every school should have a school nurse on staff every day. All school nurses are welcome and encouraged to participate in NASN Virtual Hill Days 2023! Department of Education.

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What's New In Adapted Physical Education · APE Collaborative: APE Advocacy and Best Teaching Practices Linda Hilgenbrink (APE Teacher at Denton Public Schools). They will discuss different APE programming models, such as Partner PE and Fit Families.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Such experience has assisted his teaching, research, service, and advocacy efforts to support and improve the HPE profession. He has a Ph.D. in kinesiology (sport pedagogy) and an M.S. degree in health and physical education. Nilo was a preK-8 PE teacher and coach before going to higher education.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 7, 2024

Wald’s advocacy extended beyond healthcare as she championed racial equality, labor rights, and women’s suffrage. One of her many significant contributions was placing Lina Rogers as the first school nurse in North America in 1902 , revolutionizing student health care and paving the way for school nursing programs nationwide.

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Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 10, 2023

Here are 5 advocacy actions for grandparents (and everyone else). This article was originally written for and published on Grand Magazine in November 2022 Grandparents, It’s Time to Act: Advocacy Best Practices. Here is a five-step process, using good practices for effective advocacy to help guide you: Register to vote.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Known for her unwavering dedication, exemplary leadership, and advocacy for her profession, Judy Doran is a beacon of excellence in school nursing. We recently spoke to Judy in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine to hear a community perspective about the impact of the predictable and preventable tragedy.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2024

We are currently seeking proposals on a wide range of topics within these categories: Adapted Physical Education Advocacy Coaching Dance Fitness and Conditioning Health Education Higher Education Jump Rope For Heart/Hoops For Heart Physical Activity Physical Education Recreation School Health Education Technology Presentation Proposal Link

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 15, 2024

Learn More and Register Participants will: Identify decision-makers, stakeholders, and influencers for a scenario related to their advocacy goal. Arizona teacher leaders created this training to empower other educators to further strengthen their skills and knowledge to autonomously advocate for themselves and the teaching profession.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Advocacy for Students and Families: We serve as advocates for students and families, helping them navigate the school environment and ensuring that the child’s health needs are met. Remember, we are the Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) in our schools, even if that is not our official title!

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

I consider social media part of my school nursing practice, a place for education, advocacy, and interprofessional collaborations. Jonathan Levy, ScD and Esther Choo, MD, MPH graciously invited me to contribute to an Op-Ed that was just published in TIME Magazine’s Ideas column.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 2, 2023

Education and advocacy: “I Support the Girls” is committed to promoting education and advocacy around issues related to menstrual health and gender equity. They have helped to provide items like bras and menstrual hygiene products to people affected by hurricanes, floods, and other disasters.

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Reflection and Self-Evaluation Being an anti-racist educator requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and advocacy. I consider myself to be an anti-racist teacher — and by embracing this approach, I aim to co-create inclusive learning environments in physical education.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 12, 2023

Together, we can make a difference by raising awareness, engaging in advocacy, and supporting initiatives that prioritize the safety and well-being of our communities in the face of gun violence. I firmly believe that I am not merely shouting into the void; there is strength in our collective voice. Will you stand with me in this effort?

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 24, 2023

My gun violence prevention advocacy journey has taken me into spaces that I am not sure I could have ever imagined. The most recent is a collaboration with Mary Beth Miotto, MD, MPH, a pediatrician, and friend who graciously agreed to co-author a perspective piece with me for the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 28, 2023

The toolkit’s first part is dedicated to healing, and the second to advocacy. It’s meant to guide survivors of gun violence through the pain of the first few weeks following a shooting and offers suggestions for getting involved in the GVP movement for those who are so inclined. We hope you find this resource useful!

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 10, 2023

Partnering with national health organizations, NASN continues to strengthen its membership, develop educational programs, resources, and research, and influence stakeholders support for school nursing through advocacy. 50 Year History: 68 page document .

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Yours in relentless advocacy for school health, Robin Cogan, The Relentless School Nurse Email me at relentlessschoolnurse@gmail.com , comment on this post, or reach out through social media with your ideas, and let’s break through this writer’s block together.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 26, 2023

Brown Peace Institute’s (LDBPI) largest fundraising event to grow and sustain our services, advocacy and training. It is the Louis D. Our goal is to empower survivors, Generation Peace and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief and loss to cultivate cycles of peace and healing. Our 2023 theme is “Cultivating Cycles of Peace.”

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 28, 2022

Keep up-to-date by visiting FAACT’s Civil Rights Advocacy Resource Center. CDC’s Interim Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs. CDC’s Childcare, Schools, and Youth Programs. FAACT’s Food Allergies and School.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 13, 2024

Here are some ways in which school nurses can influence relational safety: Advocacy and Support : School nurses are advocates for children’s health concerns and serve as liaisons between students, their families, and teachers, as well as primary care and public health services.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 5, 2023

It is a powerful song about advocacy and action to protect our children and communities by band member Ketch Secor. I heard this song today and was moved to share the video and the message. Here is the background of why Old Crow Medicine Show wrote “Louder Than Guns.”

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 21, 2024

Advocacy plays a crucial role. Protect your time! Continuous learning is integral to our professional growth. Attendance at workshops and conferences not only keeps us updated but also serves as a motivational factor. We’re committed to speaking up for the resources and support needed to excel in our roles.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 5, 2022

Advocacy. . . School nursing recently updated NASN’s most recent edition of School Nursing 4th Edition Scope and Standards of Practice to address being politically engaged under Standard 8. I am anxiously waiting for the updated CDC guidance on our many outstanding public health emergencies.

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

I speak often about advocacy and cite Twitter as an example of how to amplify our school nursing voices on a wide platform to educate the public. . I am sure that my use of Twitter as part of my school nursing practice was a factor in being inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and the National Academy of School Nursing.

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Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 4, 2023

Advocacy and Policy Influence: Through your blog, you can raise awareness about important healthcare issues affecting students and advocate for necessary changes. This reflective process can contribute to your ongoing professional development. Remember you are not boasting, you are educating the public about the full scope of our practice.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Seeds of advocacy were planted and nurtured by a forward thinking educator who brought history alive and gave us the belief that we could change the trajectory of the human condition, but first we needed to understand our own values. 50 years later, I vividly remember these lessons, couched between Vietnam and Watergate.

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Every Kids Sports

APRIL 4, 2024

Nicole’s advocacy for Every Kid Sports stems from the organization’s impact on families like hers. . “Shawn is doing better in school, he’s spending less time on screens, and his self-confidence has improved,” Nicole shares, underscoring the confidence and positive self-perception that sports have instilled in Shawn.

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Stanford Childrens

DECEMBER 29, 2023

To determine the best care approach, the Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Therapies (PACT) (heart failure/heart transplant) team worked closely with his liver and kidney transplant teams.

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