As promised, The Relentless School Nurse Blog will continue featuring guest bloggers who share their stories, experiences, and perspectives. Our next guest blogger is Holly Giovi, who came to know Robin through their work together in her online support group. I hope you'll enjoy Holly's heartfelt contribution and the message it brings. If you are… Continue reading Renew Your License, Renew Your Life
An Important Update
Dear Relentless Readers, As many of you may have already learned, our beloved Relentless School Nurse, Robin Cogan, unexpectedly passed away on June 11th, 2026, at the age of 65. Today is her birthday, and as a family we are still grappling with our new reality. We are cooking one of her favorite meals, baking… Continue reading An Important Update
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The Relentless School Nurse: ASK Day is Always June 21st – One Question Saves Lives
 Why This One Question Matters The ASK campaign was first launched on Mother's Day 2000 at the Million Mom March in Washington, D.C., and has been rigorously studied ever since. Harvard University and the U.S. General Accounting Office both found it to be the only gun violence prevention message ever proven to be effective… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: ASK Day is Always June 21st – One Question Saves Lives
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The Relentless School Nurse: The Stories Only Grandparents Can Tell
Something extraordinary happened this past week. NBC News' Valerie Castro interviewed my granddaughter Nora and me to talk about something deeply personal, and something urgently important: the power of vaccination. The NBC News Now crew came to us for the interview, and what followed was one of the most meaningful conversations I've had in my… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: The Stories Only Grandparents Can Tell
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The Relentless School Nurse: Another School Year is Coming to an End
May 2026 Dear School Nurses, As another school year draws to a close, I find myself thinking about you — all of you. The ones in sprawling health suites and the ones in converted storage rooms. The ones managing complex medication schedules, chronic illness plans, and mental health crises. The ones who knew, long before… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Another School Year is Coming to an End
