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The Relentless School Nurse: A New Era in School Nursing, the 2025 Version

Relentless School Nurse

Embracing Support Over Resilience in School Nursing I dream of never being called resilient again. – Zandashe L’Orelia Brown This powerful quote captures the weariness of those who have spent too long shouldering burdens without reprieve, and it resonates deeply with the role of a school nurse. . Im exhausted by strength.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Read the “Role of School Nurses in the Health and Education of Children”

Relentless School Nurse

I’m honored to share a recently published article in JAMA Health Forum, “ Role of School Nurses in the Health and Education of Children, “ co-authored with my esteemed colleagues Rosa M. Challenges facing school nurses, such as inadequate funding, overwhelming caseloads, and staffing shortages.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Importance of Stepping Away

Relentless School Nurse

Being away from the daily rush made me think not only about the challenges we face as school nurses, but also about what truly fills me up and keeps me coming back year after year. There’s something about stepping away from the grind of endless school days and the constant hum of responsibility that changes the way you see things.

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The Relentless School Nurse: NASN2025 and the Power of Our Collective Voice

Relentless School Nurse

Imagine over 1000 school nurses gathered in one space, each carrying stories of the deep knowing that what we do matters. There was a sense of anticipation in the air—an eagerness to learn, reconnect, and tackle the evolving challenges of school health together. Attending NASN2025 in Austin was a reunion of the heart.

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Movement Matters: 5 Ways Physical Activity Improves Student Behavior

SHAPE America

As the wellness manager for my school district, one of my job responsibilities includes implementing the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) in our schools — essentially, making the school day more active. Once a week during their lunch period, the students joined me in the school gym for exercise.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Building Bridges – A New Tool to Strengthen Care Coordination Between School Nurses and Health Care Providers

Relentless School Nurse

Efficient care coordination for children with chronic and complex health needs demands not just strong individual efforts, but robust, interdisciplinary collaboration among school nurses, pediatricians, families, and other professionals. Shared communication reduces errors and ensures care plans follow the child wherever they go.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Who Gets to Learn? The Cruel New Reality for Undocumented Preschoolers

Relentless School Nurse

We monitor developmental milestones, identify early warning signs of health and learning challenges, support children with chronic conditions, and build trusting relationships with families. Preschool nursing is a sub-specialty of school nursing. My Stance as a School Nurse I became a school nurse to serve all children and families.