SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. WHPE often hands out leftover “favors” from our convention or small healthy treats after speaking with attendees at the booth or after a session.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 23, 2023

On February 15, 2023, more than 130 dedicated health and physical education professionals from 33 states attended SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! After attending SPEAK Out! You can also speak to your principal or district federal programs staff, if applicable. HPE advocates wear colorful sneakers to Capitol Hill for SPEAK Out!

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

You could speak with student groups within your school to promote habits such as getting adequate sleep. Health Literacy Month is also a great time to invite in partners from local organizations to speak about specific topics. Maybe you can incorporate some health-related trivia into the morning announcements.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 15, 2023

If we don’t speak up, the silence is viewed as acceptance. We can connect them to resources and tools — and practice speaking up and speaking out to advocate for self and others. You may not have meant harm by what you said, but if it came across that way to another individual, be open to corrections.

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Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 16, 2023

I have been honored to speak at many school nursing conferences over the years. My school year is coming to an end like a tall glass of sweet tea, as I was able to travel to Savannah, Georgia and speak at Georgia Association of School Nurses (GASN) annual conference. Most of them have been remote because of COVID and work restrictions.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The broader impact of the pandemic on the healthcare system, including staffing shortages, loss of experienced personnel, and the strain on resources, is a critical issue that Dr. Griggs can speak to. ” Like everyone, I have moments where imagining the worst possible Covid-19 scenario steals my breath.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Nilo regularly attends SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! Such experience has assisted his teaching, research, service, and advocacy efforts to support and improve the HPE profession. He is the chair of the SHAPE America Physical Education Council and chair of youth sports for SCAHPERD.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 16, 2024

As a school nurse, one of the most rewarding experiences for me has been being invited to speak at state school nurse association conferences. Click to view slideshow. I never imagined, eight years ago when I started The Relentless School Nurse blog, that I would be asked to present to colleagues across the country.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 27, 2022

Childhood trauma includes experiencing a traumatic event and witnessing a traumatic event that threatens the life or physical security of a loved one; witnessing, rather than experiencing, a traumatic event can result in what is called secondary trauma. More than 2/3 of children report at least one traumatic event by age 16.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Your support has given me the fuel to keep writing, speaking, and sharing ideas. . I want to extend special appreciation to the legions of school nurses who have reached out to me this year and in years past. I am thinking ahead to 2023 by reflecting on 2022 and hope to meet more of you in real life this coming year!

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Physical Education Update

JULY 12, 2022

This video of Mandela, speaking at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco in 2000, illustrates his views. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. His belief in the power of sport was no Hollywood fabrication. “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 18, 2023

I’m reaching out to see if you might be interested in speaking with me for an article. In addition to covering federal firearms policy, I write The Trajectory , a newsletter about gun violence solutions. I think you make some excellent points about nurses being key partners in preventing gun violence before it happens.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 12, 2023

I am committed to continuing my efforts in writing, speaking, learning, and actively participating in promoting a public health approach to gun violence prevention.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

I also feel a tremendous sense of purpose and privilege having opportunities to speak to Representatives, Senators, or their staffers about the work of school nurses and our impact on student well-being. It is a powerful lesson in advocacy and I will never lose the feeling of awe walking the halls of Congress.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 5, 2023

It encourages parents and educators to get involved in the fight for gun violence prevention by attending town hall meetings, calling and writing their elected officials, and speaking out on social media.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Speaking of boundaries, set them and stick to them. Don’t let other people’s lack of planning become your emergency. I know it’s hard when demands surround us, setting true emergencies aside, try as hard as you can to stick to boundaries. . It might feel hard to say no, but it’s essential to guard and manage your energy.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 23, 2023

Sharing our stories can take many forms, from writing blog posts to speaking at conferences to creating videos or podcasts. By sharing our stories, we can not only raise awareness about the important work that school nurses do, but we can also inspire others to join us in this important field.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 1, 2024

We have two honored guests joining us from the National Association of School Nurses (NASN); Terri Hinkley, the new CEO will be with us, and Lynn Nelson, President-elect of NASN is speaking at a general session on March 16th.

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The Sporting

APRIL 15, 2024

There have been lots of great football references and name-drops in rap, including: AJ Tracey: “Summertime Shootout” ft T-Pain - “We ball like Damien Duff” Ghetts: “Crud” ft Giggs - “Can’t tell man about boom and scatter/Can’t tell man about shoot like Kaká” slowthai: “i tried”- “Stuck in Sunday League but I’m on levels with Ronaldo” slowthai: “PLAY (..)

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 5, 2023

” When the lives of 6 teachers and students were snuffed out in a couple minutes at Covenant School in Nashville, I knew I had to speak out, and so I sought every opportunity to do so. Here is the background of why Old Crow Medicine Show wrote “Louder Than Guns.”

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We need to plan ahead to be ready to speak out at upcoming school board meetings. The potential loss of school nurse positions at the end of this school year is distressing considering the profound impact it will have on the well-being of the students.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Positive Self-Talk: Be mindful of the way you speak to yourself. Setting Boundaries: Learn to set healthy boundaries to prevent yourself from overextending and experiencing burnout. It’s essential to prioritize your well-being and not take on more than you can handle.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 23, 2023

One of the highlights of the conference was having the honor to speak following Dr. Valentina Baltag, the head of the Adolescent and Young Adult Health Unit of the World Health Organization. .” The response from the participants was eye-opening, revealing how the impact of gun violence in America extends far beyond our borders.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 8, 2023

You can write a letter to your local newspaper, speak to your school board or district administrators, or simply share information on social media. Advocate for your profession : Use the day to educate others about the importance of school nurses and the value they bring to their schools and communities.

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

I speak often about advocacy and cite Twitter as an example of how to amplify our school nursing voices on a wide platform to educate the public. . I am sure that my use of Twitter as part of my school nursing practice was a factor in being inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and the National Academy of School Nursing.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 21, 2024

We’re committed to speaking up for the resources and support needed to excel in our roles. Continuous learning is integral to our professional growth. Attendance at workshops and conferences not only keeps us updated but also serves as a motivational factor. Advocacy plays a crucial role.

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My Zone

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

So when it comes to before and after workout meals, there are guidelines that can be followed, but your ultimate best course of action is to speak with your trainer or a fitness nutritionist at your club to get their recommendations on the body fuel that is best for you in relation to the amount of exercise you are doing.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 22, 2022

We can say what we need out loud, which means speaking to our school boards, our state legislators, and our national organizations. We can begin to address the opportunities recommended in the NASN survey and weave them into the 5 essentials of the Surgeon General’s Framework. But first, we need clarity on what we need.

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Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Strictly speaking, it’s not a physical education issue, but it does affect any teacher who packs a lunch for school or team trips. This is the tale of an invention rendered ineffective because of corporate greed. What invention am I talking about? Plastic food storage containers. I’m the king of leftovers. I eat them for most lunches.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Upstream thinking calls for a different vantage point that speaks to prevention rather than reaction. What if we are actually overcomplicating the cause of the cause? Could it be as simple as the need for connectedness? Researcher/storyteller, Dr. Brene Brown wisely states, “Rarely can a response make something better.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 4, 2023

Speaking at board of education meetings, providing data and stories to educate the board members about your request can be impactful. Advocate for Resources: If you feel unsupported or lack necessary resources, proactively communicate your needs to school administrators and stakeholders. If we don’t ask, the answer is always no.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 2, 2023

The ones who speak in front of the school board. The ones who try all day every day to treat children with the dignity they deserve. The ones who endured outright incivility and abuse from adults and kept going. The ones who write letters. The ones who exercise their voice.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 16, 2022

We can say what we need out loud, which means speaking to our school boards, to our state legislators and our national organizations. We must work in interprofessional teams to manage the impending mental health crises that we are seeing every day at school, and in younger and younger grades. . But first we need clarity on what we need.

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Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This is different from learning to speak. Around the world, kids all naturally learn to speak at around the same time in their development. Can you say more about how learning to read differs from learning to speak and understand spoken language? It varies a lot across different countries. In the U.S.,

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 16, 2022

Also broadly speaking it is not to be used as an emotional dumping ground (of course there are exceptions….). It establishes a good, safe space/respite with boundaries. In the health office with staff……NO OTC meds. It’s a slippery slope and unless you have orders for them it is a very bad idea.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 1, 2023

Reach out to supportive Mayors and Congressional leaders to join, speak and get the word out about your event. During this time, we’ll call voters in key House districts about the need to reinstate a federal assault weapon ban and urge them to call their representative to speak out!

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 19, 2023

I rushed to speak with you afterward because I wanted to share my personal story. Fortunately, she did contact me, bravely sharing her story, and granting me permission to share it with others: I was deeply moved by your presentation on gun violence prevention. My Mother was a shooter.

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