Healing Politics, a non-partisan, non-profit organization, is dedicated to empowering nurses and midwives to engage in civic leadership and run for elected office. Their flagship program, the Healing Politics Campaign School for Nurses & Midwives, will take place from July 24th - 27th, 2025 at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy in Durham,… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Learn How Nurses are Healing Politics!
Author: Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN
Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN is a Nationally Certified School Nurse, in her 24th year as a New Jersey school nurse in the Camden City School District. Robin is the New Jersey Director for the National Association of School Nurses. She is proud to be a Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Fellow and past program mentor. Robin has been honored by multiple awards for her work in school nursing and population health. She serves as faculty in the School Nurse Certificate Program at Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing. Robin writes The Relentless School Nurse, a popular blog. Her extensive work in school nursing was included as a case study in the National Academies of Medicine Future of Nursing 2030 report. You can follow Robin on Twitter at @RobinCogan.
The Relentless School Nurse: Double Your Impact – Donate to Brady This Giving Tuesday!
This Giving Tuesday, your donation can go twice as far. Brady, one of the leading organizations fighting against gun violence, is offering a 200% match on all early donations – meaning your gift will be doubled to help protect our communities. For decades, Brady has been on the frontlines, working to pass common-sense gun safety… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Double Your Impact – Donate to Brady This Giving Tuesday!
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The Relentless School Nurse: Nurses Demand Ethical Leadership – RFK Jr. Is Not the Answer
In their Letter to the Editor, Oregon nurses Teri Mills and Savannah Powell present a principled stand against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Drawing on their professional expertise and ethical responsibility, they argue that Kennedy's controversial positions fundamentally undermine public health principles. The nurses highlight Kennedy's… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Nurses Demand Ethical Leadership – RFK Jr. Is Not the Answer
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The Relentless School Nurse: A Shot of Truth – Why “SHOT IN THE ARM” Matters Now More Than Ever
SHOT IN THE ARM should be seen by all 8 billion people on Earth! We need to rethink our collective behavior as a society facing the consequences of misinformation and a denial of objective truths that are the foundation of civilization. - Neil deGrasse Tyson (Exec Producer) The open access to the documentary SHOT IN… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: A Shot of Truth – Why “SHOT IN THE ARM” Matters Now More Than Ever
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The Relentless School Nurse: Prepared Without Panic – Maryland’s Active Shooter Drill Evolution
Finally, some positive news in emergency preparedness for schools: Maryland's new active shooter drill guidelines, set to take effect in the 2025 school year, mark a significant shift towards prioritizing student mental health while maintaining effective emergency readiness. As a school nurse who has long advocated for such changes, I'm heartened to see this growing… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Prepared Without Panic – Maryland’s Active Shooter Drill Evolution
