Nurse Holly, a seasoned school nurse with over three decades of experience, has become a pillar of advocacy and support within the school nurse community. Known for her nurturing spirit and commitment to student well-being, Holly has extended her influence beyond the traditional confines of her nursing role. She has taken a creative and impactful stance for marginalized students by channeling her advocacy into wearable art.
In response to the tumultuous political climate following President Trump’s inauguration, Holly found solace and purpose in designing T-shirts that convey messages of love, inclusivity, and affirmation for the LGBTQ+ community. Her Etsy shop, where these designs are sold, not only serves as a platform for her creative expression but also as a means to give back. All proceeds are donated to the Long Island PFY (Pride for Youth) chapter, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering young people navigating their identities.
Rather than letting that helplessness consume me, I decided to channel my energy into something tangible – something positive. I turned to creativity, designing T-shirts that express unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community. This project became both a personal act of resistance and a gesture of solidarity. Every design I create carries a message of love, inclusivity, and affirmation.
What started as a way to refocus my anxiety has evolved into a mission to give back. I’ve committed to donating the proceeds from my Etsy shop to the Long Island PFY (Pride for Youth) chapter — a local organization that provides essential support and services to LGBTQ+ youth. The work they do is life-affirming, offering safe spaces and critical resources to young people navigating their identities.
Some of the designs include:
Making America Gay Again Tee
MAGA Love Wins Tee – Rainbow Edition
Pride Edition MAGA – Making America Gay Again Tee
MAGA – Making America Gay Again Tee
Pride Message Unisex Heavy Cotton Tee
In the face of uncertainty, I’ve learned that small acts of kindness can have ripple effects. While I may not be able to change policies or halt the tide of national events, I can create messages of hope and help amplify the voices of those who are often marginalized.
As school nurses, we know that every child deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported. This project is my way of extending that care beyond the walls of my health office. My hope is that others will be inspired to find their own ways to turn fear into action — to take what feels uncontrollable and transform it into something that uplifts our communities.
Together, our small acts can become something relentless — a force for compassion, inclusion, and change. 
Meet School Nurse Holly – a veteran nurse with over 30 years of experience caring for children and families. More than just a nurse, Holly is a wife, mom to two young adults, a fur-mom to her beloved Black German Shepherd Ozzy, and a passionate advocate for school health.
Holly’s impressive career has spanned working as a school nurse, an administrator for an 18,000-member Facebook group supporting school nurses globally, and consulting for major media outlets like Good Morning America. Her expertise has been featured in renowned publications like The New York Times, American Nurse Journal, and Parents Magazine. She is also a sought-after national speaker, having worked with organizations such as Kinsa and the National PTA of America.Beyond her nursing prowess, Holly embraces many roles – from avid photographer and writer to life coach and mentor. Her online Etsy shop celebrates her diverse talents and passions, offering a unique blend of products and services tailored to support the well-being of children, families, and fellow nurses.
With her wealth of knowledge, nurturing spirit, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact, Holly invites you to explore her online offerings and experience the warmth and wisdom of a true champion for school health.
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Holly, this is inspirational! You have a real knack for keeping things positive and you have hit it out of the park here!!!! Great work, great purpose, great focus!!!!