Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2023

I am so thankful to the team at Project N95 for providing more than 7,000 adult and 5,000 preschool-size masks for my district. I am a grateful school nurse that Project N95 has enabled me to provide high-quality protection to the students and staff in my school district.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

When I meet higher ed colleagues from other PETE programs at conferences and other events, our conversations often turn to issues we are facing with our students. We live in. I also know that the access I have as an educator to others pulling the sled in the same direction can help provide energy and momentum. That’s the goal!

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Aspire-Ed

MARCH 27, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that following an extensive quality assurance check by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) — Aspire Training Solutions and Aspire:ED has been awarded “ Enhancing ” status—the highest level of quality ratings that an education provider can achieve.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Notably, the site provides free, standards-mapped lesson plans that support teachers’ efforts to help students achieve health literacy around vaping as defined by the National Consensus for School Health Education. FDA supports health literacy by providing this information in ways teens can understand and use to their benefit.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 28, 2023

With the rise of budget cuts due to COVID funding ending after this 2023-2024 school year, we must do everything possible to raise awareness of the importance of our role. 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.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 1, 2024

It’s absurd to suggest that adding layers of consent bureaucracy somehow eases their concerns about potentially losing their licenses for providing essential care in emergencies. To conflate the two is not only disrespectful to the expertise of school nurses but also dangerously ignorant of the realities we face in our daily practice.

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Schooling Assessment Health Education 168

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 16, 2024

The “Operation Happy Nurse” app, developed by neonatal ICU nurse Shannon McPeek, is a groundbreaking mobile application designed to provide mental health support and essential resources tailored specifically for nurses. By prioritizing our mental health, we are better equipped to support our students.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 12, 2023

KYSHAPE provides daily slides with prompts, as well as activities and social media posts for each daily theme that administrators, health and physical educators, and other classroom teachers can use. Teaching Kindness Makes a Difference in School Culture For the last three years, we have used the health. minds event., but all year.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Judy Doran, the Maine school nurse leader and writer of Maine Points , provided today’s guest blog post, one that school nurses may find eerily familiar. Judy provides important resources that address medical child abuse and factitious disorders otherwise known as Munchausen by Proxy.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 29, 2023

I wrote a blog post a few weeks ago that we should celebrate ourselves this year, because in the past so many school nurses felt left out. School Nurse Day 2023 is May 10th. I was encouraged to find this thoughtful proclamation by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

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Schooling Health Education Education 277

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Here is Judy’s most recently published public commentary for the Bangor Daily News: Bangor Daily News: Letter: Most people support common-sense gun laws. As nurses, we are the largest healthcare workforce in the United States and the most trusted. We must leverage this trust to educate the public and policymakers.

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Schooling Health Wellness Education 231

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 29, 2023

Taking intentional pauses as a school nurse is essential for your well-being and the quality of care you provide. Outside of true emergencies, not perceived emergencies, we can shut down for a few minutes to regroup. Sharing a quick conversation or a light moment can provide social support and help you recharge.

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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. Share information about the wide range of services you provide, such as first aid, medication administration, health screenings, and health education.

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Schooling Health Health Education Education 222

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 8, 2023

Photo credit: Joe Lamberti The arrival of smoke creating hazardous air quality from the Canadian fires has provided a stark visual reminder of the impact of air pollution on our daily lives. This visible connection between the air we breathe and its potential harm serves as a powerful motivator for action.

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

For an hour most Sunday nights, we come together to provide peer support. The conversations focused on the stressors related to COVID and the impact on our health and well-being as we scrambled to keep up with the ever-changing public health emergency. We worked through the grief, worry, and realities of pandemic school nursing.

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Schooling Flexibility Health Wellness 269

Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BOE hears concerns of nurse, parent. “Taking into consideration the number of nurses we have staffed at this time, meeting the needs of all the students, especially the students with special medical needs, is becoming a daunting task for us to adequately provide enough nursing staff to the schools,” Arbogast told the Board of Education.

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Schooling Assessment Teacher Education 267

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 22, 2023

With nearly 100 participants representing 17 countries and 15 states, the conference provided a unique and diverse platform for global collaboration and networking. Despite our diverse backgrounds and experiences, we all shared a common passion for caring for students’ health and well-being.

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Schooling Health Wellness 217

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

We are entering week #3, some of us more, depending on where in the country you live. The big question remains, what do we want school nursing to look like in this semi post-pandemic world? The big question remains, what do we want school nursing to look like in this semi post-pandemic world? How do we find our footing again?

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Schooling Conditioning Wellness Health 349

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

” – Nicholas Kristof And so here we are, five years beyond Parkland, the afternoon that brought the impact of school shootings from a professional concern to one that impacted my family on a deeply personal level. We have used the same approach, an investment in research to reduce harm and protect people.

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Schooling Movement Health Sports 282

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

We cannot wait for others to celebrate us, let’s show them how it’s done! I have been thinking about how to break through the log jam of misunderstanding about school nursing practice and suggest we use this year’s School Nurse Day 2024 – May 8th to EDUCATE and CELEBRATE who we are and what we do!

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Schooling Assessment Health Education Health 165

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Whether responding to emergencies, administering medications, or providing emotional support, the role of a school nurse is undeniably essential. Exhaustion and Frustration: The Weight of Responsibilities Despite a deep love for the profession, school nurses often find ourselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume of responsibilities we shoulder.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 9, 2023

As I reflect on this milestone, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride and gratitude for the accomplishments we have achieved together. Together, we have created a safe space for sharing experiences, seeking advice, and finding encouragement in the often challenging world of school nursing.

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Schooling Health Education Education 246

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 17, 2024

Our second in-person since COVID as we continue to rebuild our strength, endurance, and school nurse community. And I can say, based on the feedback from attendees, and the feeling in the space that we delivered! We do make the impossible, possible! The theme of NJSSNA2024 was “School Nurses Make the Impossible, Possible.”

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We need action to protect student safety, well-being, and provide the services that meet the ever-growing needs of school communities. I think we need to do a better job. There is a solution out there and we can’t keep waiting. I know that we’re trying, but we need to come up with a solution. Enough already!

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Schooling High School Health Education 193

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 30, 2023

Instead of glorifying the idea of thick skin, what if we fostered a culture that values kindness and open discussions? Rather than being expected to bounce back instantly, we should be encouraged to take time to recharge our batteries and address the toll that constant emergencies and demands take on us.

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Schooling Wellness Health 244

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

She is currently in critical but stable condition at the University of Iowa Hospital, where we fervently hope for her full and speedy recovery. As Sharon embarks on the challenging path to recovery, we stand united in our support. We believe in Sharon’s resilience and courage. Now, it’s our turn to rally behind her.

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Schooling Strength Conditioning Education 240

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 13, 2023

Our voices are strong, clear, and impactful when we join together with a unified message about the health and safety of our students and school communities. We are at a tipping point friends, there are specific actions we can take individually and collectively to influence public policy!

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Schooling Health Education Education 172

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 21, 2023

School nurses are also an integral part of the school community and spend time providing care coordination services and case management to both students, staff and families. Yes, we are there for the children, but we are also part of what should be, a holistic approach to bridging health and learning.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

This program is designed to provide parents and other caregivers with research-based tools needed to successfully meet the challenges they face. We provide information and practical tools both to the professional community that provides services to bereaved families and to parents and caregivers.

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Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 1, 2023

The upcoming School Nurse International Conference (SNI) at Northeastern University (NU) provides a unique opportunity for school nurses from around the world to do just that. We have arrived at a new chapter, where COVID is much more in our rear-view mirror than ever before.

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Schooling Health Wellness 201

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. Welcoming SBHCs into schools can provide valuable support to school nurses who have been carrying the load alone for so long.

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Schooling Health Coordination Academics 196

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

Refusing to accept gun violence as inevitable because it is predictable and, therefore, preventable, we envisioned a school community that prioritized school connectedness and healing approaches, fostering environments where students could truly thrive. The s ponsor of the research is Rutgers New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center.

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Schooling Health Assessment Strength 192

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 31, 2022

The only thing I vehemently disagree with Linda on is her comment, “ Maybe my time has passed and I should simply enjoy retirement…” No, Linda, we need your perspective, experience, and institutional knowledge. We welcome your contributions and inspired suggestions.

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Schooling Health High School Education 246

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 21, 2024

We aim to set achievable goals and, when necessary, say “no” to additional tasks to prevent burnout. Remember collecting data to support additional school nurse positions is vital to provide safe and comprehensive care. We’re committed to speaking up for the resources and support needed to excel in our roles.

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Schooling Academics Motivation Wellness 160

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 10, 2024

We highlight concerns about nurse legislators supporting policies that contradict the central tenet of the American Academy of Nursing: creating healthy lives for all people. We hope this article sparks meaningful conversations and actions toward promoting public health and upholding nursing principles in policymaking.

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Schooling Health 154

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Once again the power of social media has provided a format to showcase school nursing. We collaborated on a project last school year that featured Holly Giovi, one of the administrators of the School Nursing Facebook page. I met Will Linendoll , a producer/contributor to GMA and ABC News on Twitter in the midst of the pandemic.

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Schooling Health 297

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 30, 2023

HealthCetera provides evidence-based news, analysis and commentary. We believe journalism has an inherent role in promoting a healthy and just society. HealthCetera’s radio program is hosted by Dr. Diana Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN. – retrieved from HealthCetera in the Catskills

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