Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

What is going well and where do you need support? How are you taking a stand for your own well-being? The well-being of school nurses is the upstream focus that will directly impact school communities if we fail to care for ourselves. Current staffing ratios are untenable and create unsafe and impossible work conditions.

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A Positive Approach To Teen Health

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s fast paced world, we believe it’s important to take a moment to think about our mental well-being. We understand how important it is to focus on mental well-being, especially for young people. Trevor Powers The post Mental Well-Being: World Mental Health Day with PATH first appeared on Positive Teen Health.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 26, 2023

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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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 14, 2023

Here is the unResignation Letter , you can sign it and join the movement: Are you one of those school nurses who chose to resign or are contemplating leaving but would stay if conditions would support a healthy work environment? We do not have to tolerate intolerable work conditions, even if it means a significant job action.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

It is time that we address the mental health and wellness of the school nurses who have so valiantly cared for our nation’s school children and staff. Here is a link to NASN’s blog post describing the results of the survey: Survey Finds 45% of School Nurses Report Mental Health Conditions By NASN.

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Rennie Center

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

2022 Condition of Education in the Commonwealth. As students face the instability and trauma of life in a pandemic, educators have become even more critical in supporting and facilitating students’ mental health and social-emotional development, as well as their academic success. January 2022. catherine-rauseo.

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The Sporting

JULY 25, 2023

The Big Benefits of Saunas For Your Health and Wellness There’s nothing quite like sweating out your toxins in a sauna… From helping you relax to boosting your skin health, read about 10 incredible sauna benefits and how it can improve your health. The positive effects of sauna bathing on our well-being are multi-faceted!

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The story of the third grader at Parkside Elementary School highlights the critical role that school nurses play in ensuring the well-being of students. T he timely intervention of the school’s licensed nurse, Rachel Ocampo, proved to be life-saving for Kassie Machado’s daughter, Mia.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This initiative not only ensured that the students could participate in their sports activities but also offered an opportunity to detect potential life-changing medical conditions. Dean Nickitas reinforced the concept that school nurses are indeed the Chief Wellness Officers in our schools (even if we don’t have that official title).

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 15, 2023

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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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Love for School Nursing: A Fulfilling Career For school nurses, the opportunity to positively impact students’ health and well-being is a deeply fulfilling experience. From managing complex health conditions to navigating administrative tasks and paperwork, school nurses face challenges that can drain our energy and spirit.

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Here is an excerpt from our Op-Ed, which is linked in this blog post as well as the NEJM study by Cowger and colleagues. . New Data Shows How Well. . . . . . . Universal Masking in School Works.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 23, 2023

This connection is particularly evident among those who experience cyberbullying or have a preexisting mental health condition. Sleep disturbances: Excessive screen time, especially before bedtime, can disrupt sleep patterns and negatively impact overall well-being. Click to access sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 16, 2024

Every detail was thoughtfully planned with this theme in mind.

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Growing Healthy Kids

AUGUST 25, 2021

" A high-fiber diet appears to reduce the risk of developing various conditions, including heart disease , diabetes , diverticular disease, constipation and colon cancer. I saw more evidence for the need for health literacy education for parents and those adults who are responsible for the care and well-being of children.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! We let students and parents know that we would be going outside in most weather conditions and that they should dress in layers. For example, as it got colder in the fall it was hard to play throwing and catching games, but soccer worked well.

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Stanford Childrens

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Los Gatos family has nothing but gratitude for daughter’s heart care at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health On the day Julian Baring heard the news that his 8-year-old daughter, Elodie, had a rare and serious heart condition, he was an ocean away for work. At her well-child visit, Elodie’s pediatrician discovered high blood pressure.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In reality, school nursing is an independent specialty practice that is both challenging and rewarding, often underappreciated despite its crucial role in student health and well-being. Join in celebrating school nursing and advocating for our recognition as indispensable pillars of student health and well-being.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Let’s take a look at the time line of gun violence proliferation and the social conditions that might be adding to violence which could easily fuel a spike in mass shootings, intimate partner violence, unintentional shootings, family fire, and gun deaths by suicide. Well, I certainly don’t treat others with my rage and fury.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

We are still dealing with a set of very extraordinary conditions. I will be implementing them as well and will report back, and look forward to your feedback too. . . . . . We have been operating at emergency levels trying to ‘keep calm and carry on’ for years on end, no wonder we are so weary and feeling at our wit’s end.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2024

However, t he involvement of school nurses in the expansion of healthcare services in schools is essential for ensuring the effective delivery of comprehensive care, addressing social determinants of health, and ultimately improving the health and well-being of students, especially those from families with the lowest incomes.

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Magnus Health

AUGUST 31, 2021

Now more than ever, schools want to be aware of their students’ mental health and take measures to improve their overall wellness. Researchers found that 46% of parents with teens reported their child has shown signs of a new or worsening mental health condition since the start of the pandemic. Mental Health Awareness in Schools.

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Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

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.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 3, 2024

Parents and school nurses need to be strong partners for students’ health and well-being. Enjoy being outside, moving in all weather conditions, and browsing the shelves of my local library. We cannot underestimate the impact of the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” movement that is sweeping across the country.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The profession is, also, radically political: It imagines a world in which the conditions necessary for health are enjoyed by all people.” The book delves into nursing’s historical significance emphasizing that nursing is not just a profession but a fundamental pillar of our communal well-being.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 30, 2023

A nurse was likely there when you were born and a nurse might well be there when you die. Yet despite being celebrated during the Covid-19 epidemic, nurses are often undermined and undervalued in ways that reflect misogyny and racism, and that extend to their working conditions—and affect the care available to everyone.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 16, 2023

” Her newly published book is receiving well-deserved attention and acclaim for bringing this story to life. .” I first met Maria on Twitter, before COVID derailed our lives, and learned about the fascinating stories of the “Black Angels.”

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Calling parents, explaining symptoms, recommendations for care, and asking for medical clearance in some cases, were not all received well. It might be a pipedream, but imagine if a school district was able to accommodate students who are not well enough to be in class, but whose parents do not have the ability to stay home.

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 26, 2022

Well it was an interesting weekend. He was a little wide-eyed during the near white-out conditions, his comment being, “In France, if it’s like this, we don’t leave the house.” For most, the worse the conditions, the more fun they have. Wasn’t there snow?”

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Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Some of the National Football League games this weekend were conducted in blizzard conditions – it was exceptionally enjoyable watching them from in front of my fireplace on my LazyBoy chair. Youch – it made me shiver as I sipped my hot chocolate and put another log on the fire.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Easy” to ensure I know every student with a chronic medical condition, their symptoms, and be ready to treat them immediately. We are the only healthcare professionals in our buildings. Easy” to chase parents for months for the above-mentioned medical paperwork and to bring me their child’s life-saving medications.

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Stanford Childrens

MARCH 1, 2024

She partners with the transplant surgeons and then cares for the child “the minute they’re out of surgery, through their hospital stay, and, well, evermore,” she says. Most of them spend their lives in a limited state because their health condition impacts everything—school, activity, their ability to be with friends,” she says.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 25, 2023

Who is at risk for dangerous health conditions? This is her 19 th year as a Registered Nurse serving in roles including Pediatrics and Adult Acute Care as well as 12 years of experience in school nursing. I know who has food allergies, asthma, and diabetes. Who takes what medication and when? What do you know? You’re just the nurse.

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 27, 2024

Choosing a Date (When It's Not Too Hot) Spring weather can be unpredictable, so it's crucial to pick a date that offers pleasant conditions for outdoor activities. If you can get the volunteers to this meeting, that is helpful as well. A well-organized set-up sets the stage for a smooth and enjoyable event. What worked well?

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Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

Coaches who include injury prevention strategies in their training programs are not only helping to preserve the health of their athletes now, but well into the future.”. Former WNBA player Jen Derevjanik is winning at Bound Brook High school with a focus on wellness and unity. High school teams may be nominated here.

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First Beat

MARCH 7, 2023

The new Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) feature from Firstbeat Sports provides an additional tool for coaches to assess the status of their athletes, giving further insights into conditioning and recovery status. 2016), helping you keep track of athletes conditioning without having to spend valuable training time on maximal testing protocols.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 13, 2022

The only line of defense is a “well-fitted mask.” Do not tolerate intolerable work conditions. . . Punitive actions can be taken against those who choose to mask during a pandemic. . It seems that most of our layered mitigation strategies are now being lifted.

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