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The Relentless School Nurse: Remember this Data Point – 40% & Then Tell Your Story

Relentless School Nurse

More than 40% of US children and adolescents have at least one of the following chronic health conditions… The healthcare needs of children with chronic illness can be complex and continuous, involving daily management and addressing potential emergencies.

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

Relentless School Nurse

The role of school nurses is critical in providing care coordination and ensuring the effective delivery of healthcare services within the school setting. A large portion of our energies include supporting students’ mental as well as physical health challenges. We also help students manage chronic health conditions.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Sweet Spot of Summer

Relentless School Nurse

Here are some common tasks and responsibilities that school nurses typically undertake over the summer: Rest and rejuvenation: School nurses use the summer break as an opportunity to recharge and take care of their own well-being. We may revise protocols for handling emergencies, managing chronic conditions, and administering medications.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

Relentless School Nurse

We are bound by the laws and regulations of our state nurse practice act as well as Department of Education statues. We are the “Chief Wellness Officers, even if that is not our official title, that is our role. School nurses are usually the only medically trained p rofessional in the building.

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Genetics Team Serves as Go-to for Mom of Son With Extremely Rare Disorder

Stanford Childrens

She’s extremely well educated about his genetic condition, and she’s motivated to learn as much as possible so she can help Asher and teach others,” says Jenny Kim, MS, LCGC , a genetic counselor at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Asher’s genetic condition is Yuan-Harel-Lupski (YUHAL) syndrome.

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Boy With Short Bowel Syndrome Living the Dream of a Better Life

Stanford Childrens

Jah’Seki was born with a condition that damaged his small intestine, requiring much of it to be removed. Trying everything with intestinal rehabilitation The comprehensive Intestinal Rehabilitation program¾one of just a few on the West Coast¾worked diligently to keep Jah’Seki well. He was not doing well. His family is fantastic.

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Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-imagined For Physical Education & Sports

Heartzones

Check out the heart rate graph, that displays the heart rate of two different high school students throughout her training protocols, which included strength training using a variety of unusual resistance devices, while also providing interval aerobic conditioning. Resistance training is good for the bone health as well as good for the heart.