To the lawmakers who passed the "Big Beautiful Bill," if you’re going to legislate our children’s lives, you should first look them in the eyes.  Legislation doesn’t end when it’s signed. It begins. And the consequences land hard on the shoulders of school nurses, educators, and families.This is a public invitation to lawmakers:Spend a… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Legislation Doesn’t End When It’s Signed. It Begins.

Like many school nurses, I have witnessed firsthand the consequences when policy decisions overlook the children and families who depend on our nation’s safety net. The passage of the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" is being hailed by its supporters as a victory for American families, but beneath the celebratory rhetoric lies a harsh truth: this… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: The “Big Beautiful Bill is Actually a “Big Brutal Betrayal”

  As school nurses, we are the sentinels of student health, on the frontlines of care, advocacy, and equity. We are not only caregivers but also witnesses to the daily realities that shape our communities and, ultimately, our nation’s future. From chronic absenteeism to unmet mental health needs, from hunger and housing instability to the… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: When Public Policy Fails, Children Pay the Price

Attending NASN2025 in Austin was a reunion of the heart. Imagine over 1000 school nurses gathered in one space, each carrying stories of the deep knowing that what we do matters. It’s powerful to be surrounded by people who get it—who understand the load we carry and the joy that keeps us coming back. I was… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: NASN2025 and the Power of Our Collective Voice

  This week, I’m in Austin for the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) 2025 Annual Conference, and honestly? It feels a little like a camp reunion.  There’s something special about being in a room full of school nurses from all across the country, people who truly understand. The long days. The impossible decisions. The quiet… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: A Camp Reunion – Honoring Mentors and Legacy at NASN 2025