Tales from the Frontlines, hosted by Dr. Candace Pierce of Elite Learning, is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the vital work of healthcare professionals on the frontlines. The podcast also serves as a continuing education opportunity to earn contact hours.
In Part One, we explore the core responsibilities of school nurses and how they navigate the complexities of student care. We discuss how they coordinate with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers to address significant issues such as mental health, chronic illnesses, and the influence of social media on student well-being.
Part Two shifts the focus to emerging trends and challenges in the field. We examine the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on school health services, the growing emphasis on mental and behavioral health support, and the ways we can better serve LGBTQ+ and gender-nonconforming students. The discussion also covers critical topics like school safety, emergency preparedness, and the pursuit of health equity.
Whether you’re an experienced school nurse, new to the field, or considering a career in our dynamic specialty, this series provides practical insights and inspiration to support your journey.
Join us for this special series as we highlight the essential work of school nurses in fostering healthier, safer, and more inclusive learning environments. Together, we can make a lasting impact in our schools and communities.
Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast apps.
Learning Outcomes
- Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:Identify how the role of school nurses has evolved over the past decade, identifying key changes and developments in their responsibilities.
- Recognize the primary duties of contemporary school nurses, including care coordination, collaboration with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers, and addressing significant health challenges such as chronic illnesses.
- Define the most significant emerging trends impacting school nursing, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental/behavioral health issues, the needs of diverse student populations, and the challenges and opportunities related to staffing, resources, technology, policy changes, and transitioning into the specialty field.
Bio: Dr. Candace Pierce is a nurse leader committed to ensuring nurses are well prepared and offered abundant opportunities and resources to enhance their skills acquisition and confidence at the bedside. With 15 years in nursing, she has worked at the bedside, in management, and in nursing education. She has demonstrated expertise and scholarship in innovation and design thinking in healthcare and education, and collaborative efforts within and outside of healthcare. Scholarship endeavors include funded grants, publications, and presentations. As a leader, Dr. Pierce strives to empower others to create and deploy ideas and embrace their professional roles as leaders, change agents, and problem solvers. In her position as the Sr. Course Development Manager for Elite, she works as a project engineer with subject matter experts to develop evidence-based best practices in continuing education for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
