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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

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The Relentless School Nurse: Resilience in the Face of Opposition – The Gun Safety Movement’s Path Forward

  Gun safety has evolved into a powerful social movement, transcending political divisions through its focus on public health and community well-being. However, the incoming Trump administration is planning to challenge or reverse some of the progress made in recent years, particularly through efforts to roll back gun violence prevention policies and defund key initiatives… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Resilience in the Face of Opposition – The Gun Safety Movement’s Path Forward