Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

From scrubbing into neurosurgeries in the operating room, recovering kids in a pediatric PACU, to corporate wellness at JPMorgan Chase, and triage in an outpatient peds clinic, my path was already a bit of a wild ride before I took a job as a school nurse at an independent school in Chicago.

Schooling

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2025

Skills-based health education is transforming how schools approach health instruction—shifting the focus from memorizing facts to developing real-life skills students can use to lead healthier lives. These standards serve as a strong foundation for health educators creating skills-based health education.

Health Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Our goal has always been to provide students fitness, health, and wellness experiences, and we saw PLT4M’s curriculum as our best opportunity to enhance that.” ” Free Download! THE LIFETIME FITNESS PLAYBOOK FOR PE Proven strategies to introduce more Lifetime Fitness into youre Curriculum.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. 📚 📚 Education Scotland – Health and Wellbeing 🚀 Integration Is Not a Threat—It’s a Superpower Let’s be clear: integration is not a zero-sum game. . How ridiculous did that sound?

PE

Magnus Health

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As we prepare for 2025, were anticipating a heightened emphasis on student well-being and mental health along with continued exploration of technological advancements in the health office. This blog will explore a few student health trends were predicting for 2025 and how they will shape the future of K-12 student health.

Health

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2025

From undermining environmental safeguards that affect air quality and asthma rates, to efforts to eliminate school meal nutrition standards, to ongoing attacks on Medicaid CHIP funding and vaccinations, children’s health and well-being are under assault. We need policies that prioritize student health. We need support.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 9, 2025

Let’s unpack this quote and explore its implications for school nurses, and anyone dedicated to the well-being of others. Self-care also involves tending to our mental and emotional well-being. In an era of rampant health misinformation, our role in providing accurate, evidence-based health education is more crucial than ever.

Schooling

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

And as more students experience success in a fitness walking class, they gain confidence to stay active beyond school as well. Health Benefits of a Walking for Fitness Class A walking for fitness class does more than get students moving. It also delivers a wide range of health benefits that support both the body and mind.

Fitness

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

A high-quality health curriculum is more than a requirement—it’s a powerful tool that equips students with lifelong wellness skills. As student needs evolve, so should the way we teach health. In this article, we break down what a modern health curriculum looks like at both the middle school and high school levels.

Health

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2025

An engaging and dynamic health class in high school can be a game-changer for students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This article explores five keys to fostering a successful and impactful health class in high school. >>> It’s more than just textbook learning—it’s a chance to build lifelong skills.

Health Class

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 24, 2025

More to come… Heres a deeper look at the specific ways this bill threatens childrens well-being: Massive Medicaid Cuts: A Direct Attack on Childrens Health Coverage Loss: The bill slashes nearly $700 billion from Medicaid, the primary source of health insurance for children in low-income families and those with special health needs.

Health

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 9, 2025

President Trumps executive order to eliminate federal funding for PBS and NPR is not about saving taxpayer dollars, its a direct attack on the health and well-being of our communities. This isnt fiscal responsibility; its political retribution with dangerous consequences for public health. Your voice and actions matter.

Health

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence.

PE

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as other Federal Agencies have also been instructed to remove references to DEI, transgender identity, and other gender-related topics from their publications and online resources.

Government

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 1, 2025

Beyond clinical care, school nurses are increasingly involved in health education efforts, teaching students about nutrition, exercise, stress management, and hygiene to promote healthier lifestyles. School nurses are essential in fostering healthier students and stronger communities, bridging the gap between healthcare and education.

Wellness

SHAPE America

JULY 25, 2024

Teaching media literacy in skills-based health education can do just that. While media and technology evolve and change, the skills students develop through media literacy education last a lifetime. When considering the definition of media literacy above, it’s easy to see a lot of connections to skills-based health education.

Health Education

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

SHAPE America defines health literacy as, “…the ability to access, understand, appraise, apply and advocate for health information and services in order to maintain or enhance one’s own health and the health of others.” As health educators, it is important to teach our students to be health literate.

Middle School

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Additional Resources SHAPE America Health Literacy Month Resources Health Education Resources Tips & Insights From Health Educators Adam Mullis Adam Mullis, Ph.D., has a passion for teaching health and physical education.

Health

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As educators, you know that National Health Education Week is a good time to focus on issues that affect the health of our nation’s youth. Hosted 18 online focus groups with 91 health educators representing 28 states to understand how to expand FDA tobacco education resources to meet teachers’ needs.

Teacher

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This will include ways to integrate prevention education into your health classroom, how prevention education intersects with health and wellness, and introduce free resources that are available to you. Please plan to join the Ask, Listen, Learn team and SHAPE America on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 7 p.m.

Health

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

Sledding I have had PE classes where students have needed to work on taking turns, sharing, watching out for others, respecting personal space and others’ property, as well as working on spatial awareness. This is one of the students’ favorite PE activities every year! She also serves on the MNSHAPE Board of Directors.

Elementary

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.

Schooling

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

Being Outside Does the Body Good Staying active can lead to increased motor development, skill building, and more physically healthy bodies — and being active outside in a natural setting can improve our overall wellness.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Our First Advocacy Attempts More than 20 years ago, WHPE began conducting several Legislative Health & Fitness Day events at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison. Disseminate information to all involved and communicate well in advance of the event. Assign a central contact to communicate with the state conference.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 23, 2023

For well over a century, school nurses have carried the weight of providing healthcare and support to students within the school setting. Their dedication and commitment to the well-being of students are undeniable. These centers can serve as a comprehensive healthcare resource, offering a wide range of services to students.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2023

Many states are affiliates of NASN which means membership to NASN includes state membership as well. Building a network of support will help you create a more holistic approach to student health. Promote preventative care and health education : Focus on promoting preventative care and health education within the school community.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 19, 2023

As passionate health advocates for our students, it is crucial that we also prioritize our own well-being and professional growth. By nurturing these relationships, you create a network of support that recognizes and appreciates the vital role you play in student health and well-being.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 8, 2023

. – retrieved from NASN website: SCHOOL NURSE DAY 2023 – NASN School Nurse Day is an annual observance that celebrates and recognizes the important role that school nurses play in promoting the health and well-being of students in schools.

Schooling

PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

Health education is a critical component of a well-rounded educational program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Let’s be honest, health class has a bad wrap!

Health Education

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. They are the first responders to health emergencies, the advocates for preventive care, and the allies in promoting a healthy school environment.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 28, 2023

By doing so, we can raise awareness of the critical role school nurses play in supporting the well-being and academic success of students with special healthcare needs. Addressing concerns and questions related to the child’s health condition, we provide an additional voice to support them in the school setting.

Conditioning

The Physical Educator

DECEMBER 5, 2022

My inability to prioritize my health is what ultimately led to me having to step away from teaching. This is something that I continue to struggle with at times, despite the progress that I’ve made (and the improvements in health and wellness that I’ve experienced over the past two years). 1 Point) Getting There! (2

Wellness

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

By Adam Mullis, Middle School Health and Physical Education Teacher and Coach. In the presentation below, Adam Mullis discusses his experience of leading Wellness Week, a school-wide celebration of health and wellness. Learn creative ways to promote health and wellness for students, faculty, and staff. . .

Wellness

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MAY 26, 2022

You could say Sabrina Plattner, MEd , has health and wellness in her DNA. Plattner, a senior health educator in the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health , grew up in Tucson, the daughter of Heather and David Alberts, MD.

Health Education

Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2024

The Human Kinetics text, Live Well Foundations of High School Health , is adapted from Live Well: Comprehensive High School Health by veteran health educators Karen E. ISBN 9781718218185 Live Well Foundations of High School Health Bundle 6 Year ($155.00) McConnell, Terri D.

High School

SHAPE America

MAY 31, 2022

The notification was not well received by either the women or men coaches. Those who chose to be faculty members in physical education soon gave up coaching and devoted full time to their academic duties and those who chose coaching found support for their coaching duties and gave up their academic responsibilities.

Academics

Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2024

Live Well Foundations of High School Health is adapted from Live Well: Comprehensive High School Health by veteran health educators Karen E. ISBN 9781718218130 Live Well Foundations of High School Health Teacher Collection ($1,885.00) McConnell, Terri D. Farrar, and Charles B.

High School