Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When school nurses speak before a Board of Education meeting, their input and concerns can be valuable in shaping policies and decisions related to healthcare and student well-being within the school district. Track the implementation of policies or changes they recommended and assess their impact on student health and well-being.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At the big-picture level, society needs to step up with better policies and practices that support nurses. Let’s come together, from policies to personal support, to ensure the well-being of those who spend their lives caring for others. Fixing this problem is not a one-size-fits-all solution. References: Lee, K.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 19, 2023

Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in school health policies and procedures. Offer your insights and expertise to inform policies and practices that prioritize student health. Staying Informed about Policies and Regulations : Stay abreast of federal, state, and local policies that impact school health services.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 24, 2023

By uniting, we can leverage our collective expertise to advocate for evidence-based policies and interventions that address the complex issue of gun violence prevention, including active shooter drills. Pediatricians have specialized knowledge of the comprehensive healthcare needs of children and adolescents.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 10, 2024

Our letter emphasizes the importance of holding legislators accountable for advancing policies aligned with nursing principles rather than solely focusing on professional backgrounds. Darlene Curley and Patricia Stone.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 16, 2022

We are trying to explain confusing masking policies to parents who have grown intolerant to put it mildly. These survey findings highlight opportunities to improve supportive policies and practices to reduce workplace stressors and increase workplace supports for school nurses. So, what are we really doing?

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 19, 2024

The Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Questionnaire (CSPAP-Q) is another tool to help schools self-evaluate how their physical activity policies and practices align with best practices in the field. The results can be used to plan and advocate for more robust school physical activity policies, practices, and programs.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 23, 2023

Day, we both started thinking about how we could use our experience in the field and our shared passion for policy and advocacy to encourage others to engage in advocacy efforts year-round. Strains of marginalization continue to exist, and the call for teachers and teacher educators to serve as policy actors is critical.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 3, 2023

Diana Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a senior policy service professor with the George Washington University School of Nursing Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement and founder of HealthCetera. She is a health policy expert and leader.

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 19, 2024

The Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Questionnaire (CSPAP-Q) is another tool to help schools self-evaluate how their physical activity policies and practices align with best practices in the field. The results can be used to plan and advocate for more robust school physical activity policies, practices, and programs.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

Next, know your school’s weather policy. If necessary, have the administration create a weather policy and make sure everyone is aware of it. Maintain Communication . Start by making it clear to students and parents that teaching outside is not recess. Weather can change quickly so you need to have good communication with teachers.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 26, 2023

By writing Op-Eds, we can influence healthcare policy, advocate for important health issues, and ensure that our students are well-supported and healthy enough to learn at their highest potential. The Woodhull study found that nurses were cited as expert sources in health-related news stories only 2% of the time.

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School Spring Board

MAY 27, 2021

school leaders, community members, policy makers) and considers how to apply this messaging and other communication strategies to promote physical education. Module 5: Messaging 101 – Developing Effective Messaging for Enhanced Physical Education.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ve fostered a place where diverse, dynamic, front-line experts discuss the latest real-world effects of healthcare and health policy. HealthCetera provides evidence-based news, analysis and commentary. We believe journalism has an inherent role in promoting a healthy and just society.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We have wrapped ourselves in an artificial bubble of neutrality that has limited our influence and impact on health policy and legislation. The linked Op-ed below is our most recent joint venture, one that examines the need for nursing to move beyond maintaining an apolitical stance and step into the political arena.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The following suggestions may help you advocate for health and physical education in your state by connecting directly with the stakeholders who make policy for our schools. Some years, we have secured affiliate partners to help fund costs of approximately $3,000 for travel, registration, printing/photocopying, etc.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 15, 2023

Reviewing and updating policies: School nurses review and update health policies and procedures during the summer break. We attend conferences, workshops, or seminars to enhance their knowledge and skills in various areas of healthcare. We ensure that our practices align with current guidelines and regulations.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 22, 2022

These survey findings highlight opportunities to improve supportive policies and practices to reduce workplace stressors and increase workplace supports for school nurses. – retrieved from Mental Health of School Nurses in the United States during the COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights from a national survey | March 7-30, 2022.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The CSPAP Policies and Practices Questionnaire (CSPAP-Q) is a needs-assessment designed to help schools self-evaluate how their physical activity policies and practices align with best practices in the field. The results can be used to plan and advocate for more robust school physical activity policies, practices, and programs.

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FACTS Management

APRIL 9, 2024

Monitoring Deadlines and Policy Adjustments: E-rate policies and deadlines can change. Compliance and Reviews: We respond to any compliance questions and navigate the review process on behalf of your school, ensuring adherence to all program requirements.

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Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 4, 2023

Advocacy and Policy Influence: Through your blog, you can raise awareness about important healthcare issues affecting students and advocate for necessary changes. Your blog can serve as a platform to discuss policies, legislation, and initiatives that can positively impact school health.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 2, 2022

These are the Social Determinants of Education that school health policies do not address. Thank you, Dr. Martha Bergren, for always asking thought-provoking questions and reminding us to center the student and family in policies. Education Justice calls for disruptive solutions to our most challenging issues. .

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 6, 2023

HealthCetera is a media platform providing evidence-based news, analysis, and commentary by diverse, dynamic, front-line experts discussing the latest real-world effects of health care and health policy. HealthCetera includes a blog, radio programming, and a podcast.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 2, 2022

As I look around at school districts in my state and across the country, the one common denominator is the abject lack of data-driven COVID policies. ” But you see, “whatever” is not a policy, it is literally giving up on safety. We have reached a consensus of “whatever.”

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 7, 2024

Her tireless efforts with organizations like the NAACP and the National Child Labor Committee brought about tangible change, influencing policies and laws that improved the lives of many. Wald’s advocacy extended beyond healthcare as she championed racial equality, labor rights, and women’s suffrage.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 9, 2023

Additionally, school nurses can advocate for policy changes to address gaps in firearm safety regulations and promote interdisciplinary collaboration to develop comprehensive approaches to reducing firearm violence.

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Schooling Assessment Health Education 228

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 27, 2022

HealthConnections: People, Health and Policy. This time, I was in conversation with Dr. Allyson Neal about childhood trauma. Tune in by clicking on the link below to listen to our discussion: .

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Human Kinetics

JUNE 5, 2023

At the local, state and national level, we have to prioritize policy and systems changes that purposefully integrate physical activity and fun movement for all kids. That’s a necessary commitment that policy makers, school and community leaders, funders, and the public and private sectors have to make for generations to come.

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FACTS Management

MARCH 11, 2024

Implement a Data Classification Policy for Enhanced Cybersecurity Establishing a data classification policy ensures that sensitive information receives the appropriate level of protection. Enforce a Clean Desk Policy for Physical Data Security In the era of remote work, ensuring physical data security poses unique challenges.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 18, 2023

In addition to covering federal firearms policy, I write The Trajectory , a newsletter about gun violence solutions. Dear Robin, My name is Chip Brownlee. I’m a reporter at The Trace, a nonprofit news organization that covers America’s gun violence crisis.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 10, 2023

With the goals of the DSN coming into clearer focus, committees began to form, policy statements were written and candidates were elected to executive offices. School nurses are now nationally recognized and celebrated for contributing to the health and well being of the nation’s students.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A rising tide of cell phone bans and other school policies reflect the challenges of digital tools in the classroom setting. But rather than ban technology tools altogether, creating a transparent technology policy for students can keep devices in the classroom and support the learning process.

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Drowning in the Shallow

MAY 1, 2022

The current focus on curriculum in England and the freedom afforded by government policy (and inspection mandate) means these … Continue reading Why movement? Not just the uniqueness of its content but also its medium for learning (Griggs and Randall, 2022)?

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 19, 2023

It’s common after tragedy pic.twitter.com/WVnUx0PH7a — Leigh Waldman (@LeighWaldman) January 5, 2023 Here are additional steps that can be taken to protect our children: Key recommendations of this Everytown report are as follows: Enact and Enforce Secure Firearm Storage Laws Pass Extreme Risk Laws Raise the Age to Purchase Semi-automatic Firearms (..)

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 3, 2024

By advocating for policies recognizing the value of nursing care, the Commission strives to improve patient outcomes and support the growth and development of nurses across the healthcare system.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 17, 2023

Her revolutionary efforts have challenged traditional power structures and championed policies designed to advance racial equity and civil rights so that children and families can reach their full potential. For more than five decades, Marian Wright Edelman has sought to support every child’s right to health, wellness, and prosperity.

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Drowning in the Shallow

MARCH 13, 2022

A raft of government policies, National Curriculums and reports from interested stakeholders haven’t been able to overcome the comfort that has been created by a multi-activity sports technique focus approach. Physical Education is resistant to change, or so it is said. →

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