Category: School Nursing

  Retired English teacher, Joan Boyd Short, would end the week with this message to her students: Remember, the world can be a sudden place. Take care of yourself. Take care of others around you. Take care of your heart! Choose the path of wisdom and come home safely to us whenever you can. You… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Nurturing Hearts – Finding Peace in a Chaotic World

There is a vulnerability in writing that sometimes smacks me across the face, but even if it stings, I believe it is an act of independence and a creative outlet. For many years, my creativity was expressed through the arts. In fact, I studied art therapy before I became a nurse. I loved all modalities,… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Growing School Nurse Bloggers

      If you have never heard the name, David Riedman, you most certainly have read about his life's work, the K-12 School Shooting Database, because you see, we need one. David is the one-man team behind this extensive database that documents shootings that happen on school grounds from 1970 through the current day.… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: What Data Suggest About School Shootings with David Riedman

  School Nurse International is Coming to Boston! In a world marked by division and challenges, it is more important than ever to come together, build bridges, and foster understanding and cooperation. The upcoming School Nurse International Conference (SNI) at Northeastern University (NU) provides a unique opportunity for school nurses from around the world to… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Building Bridges Across the Globe – School Nurses Reconnecting

  Have you noticed newer educational titles in your school district that include Chief? I have seen the following titles: Chief of Talent, Chief of Schools, Chief of Staff, and many Deputy Chiefs too. What I have not seen is Chief Wellness Officer (CWO). That would be us, the school nurses; we are the CWO… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: 5 Steps to Claim the Title of Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) in Your Schools