‘Tis the season to rest, reflect, and recharge. As we begin the holiday break, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to all the relentless school nurses out there. You have poured your heart and soul into caring for our students, families, and communities, and now it’s time to prioritize your well-deserved self-care.
The holiday season can be a whirlwind of activity, but I encourage you to carve out some time for yourself. Whether it’s curling up with a good book, taking a nature walk, or simply enjoying a quiet moment of reflection, find what brings you peace and joy.
Your well-being is just as important as the care you provide to others. As we look ahead to the new year, let’s also take this opportunity to reflect on the impact we’ve made and the challenges we’ve overcome. Your dedication and resilience have been nothing short of inspiring, and I am honored to be part of this incredible community of school nurses.
So, as you savor this holiday season, I hope you find moments of rest, experiences that recharge your spirit, and the chance to reflect on the meaningful work you do. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyous holiday.
With gratitude,
Robin Cogan
The Relentless School Nurse
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Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, is a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN), currently in her 22nd year as a New Jersey school nurse in the Camden City School District. Robin is the Director for New Jersey to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Board. She is proud to be a Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Fellow and past Program Mentor. Robin is the honored recipient of multiple awards for her work in school nursing and population health. These awards include, 2019 and 2020 National Association of School Nurses President’s Award, 2018 NCSN School Nurse of the Year, 2017 Johnson & Johnson School Nurse of the Year, and the New Jersey Department of Health 2017 Population Health Hero Award. Robin serves as faculty in the School Nurse Certificate Program at Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing, where she teaches the next generation of school nurses. She was presented the 2018 Rutgers University – Camden Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Award for Part-time Faculty. Robin writes a weekly blog called The Relentless School Nurse. She also writes a monthly column in My American Nurse, the official journal of the American Nurses Association. Robin’s work is included as a case study in The Future of Nursing Report 2020-2030. You can follow Robin on Twitter at @RobinCogan.
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