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

Relentless School Nurse

We are praised for our ability to navigate emergencies, manage complex health needs, and act as anchors of calm in a storm of educational demands, student health crises, and systemic inequities. While resilience is admirable, it has often become a euphemism for enduring unsustainable conditions without complaint.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Elevating the Conversation – Trusted Voices Against Misguided Attacks on Routine Vaccinations

Relentless School Nurse

During this storm, we must ground ourselves in the irrefutable successes of vaccination, recognize the enduring trust in vaccines among the majority, and leverage the influence of trusted messengers, including school nurses, to safeguard public health. 93% of kindergarteners in the U.S. are up to date on their childhood vaccines.

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Fueling the Fire: 5 Ways to Start the School Year Strong in Elementary Physical Education

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It requires energy, enthusiasm and endurance. Teaching physical education is uniquely rewarding — and uniquely exhausting. Unlike classroom teachers who may get pockets of planning time throughout the day, our time with students is almost entirely active. This can feel daunting and, at times, draining.

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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

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Highlight Mental, Social and Emotional Benefits Fitness through play benefits various dimensions of health and wellness beyond physical. Learn how to identify their target heart rate zone (and understand why staying within that zone can improve cardiovascular endurance).

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The Relentless School Nurse: Silent Scars – Understanding the Hidden Impact of ICE Raids on Children

Relentless School Nurse

The devastating impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on our students’ physical and mental health is happening in real-time. Children bear unseen scars from ICE raids, enduring trauma, anxiety, and social withdrawal as families are torn apart. Your leadership is needed now, more than ever.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Story Behind the JOSN Manuscript – Surveying School Nurses on Firearm Violence Prevention

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The co-authored article, “Understanding School Nurses Perspectives on Firearm Violence Prevention: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Training Needs,” marks a significant step in amplifying the voices of school nurses on this urgent public health issue. Your stories and insights are shaping the future of school health and safety.

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What Resiliency Means as a Marine

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Resiliency is forged through rigorous training, moral grounding, and a steadfast support system from mental health resources, peers, and strong leadership. This shared struggle not only builds physical toughness but also reinforces the mental and emotional endurance necessary to face real-world challenges with confidence and strength.