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The Relentless School Nurse: A Reminder to Make Room for Space

  Sometimes I hear nuggets of wisdom that either slap me across the face to get my attention or stop me dead in my tracks so that I can absorb the meaning. In recent days messages were heard that did both. First, I came across a discussion about self-deprivation as a response to trauma through… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: A Reminder to Make Room for Space

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The Relentless School Nurse: Shining a Light on the “The Black Angels”: A Riveting Discussion of Nursing’s Unsung Heroes

Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing is hosting a book discussion with Maria Smilios, author of The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis, on Monday, April 8 at 4:30 pm. The event will be held in the Larson Kelly Auditorium, Driscoll Hall, and via Zoom. Register for the… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Shining a Light on the “The Black Angels”: A Riveting Discussion of Nursing’s Unsung Heroes

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Importance of Recognizing Nursing as a STEM Field

  It is hard to believe that the #Nursing profession is not officially recognized as a STEM field. How could that be possible? Nursing is a field that is deeply rooted in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), yet it has historically been overlooked as a STEM profession.  Recognizing nursing as a STEM field is… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: The Importance of Recognizing Nursing as a STEM Field

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The Relentless School Nurse: Celebrating 100 Episodes of “See You Now”Podcast!

  The SEE YOU NOW podcast highlights real people changing the status quo in health, with a specific focus on the contributions of nurses. Hosted by nurse economist and health technology specialist Shawna Butler, the podcast provides meaningful conversations with nurses at the forefront of healthcare and innovation, covering a wide range of topics.   … Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Celebrating 100 Episodes of “See You Now”Podcast!

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The Relentless School Nurse: Melanie Rogers & #NoJournalsNoEBP are Making International Waves

  I am so very proud of my #Twitter friend & nursing colleague, Melanie Rogers, MPH, RN. She is making international waves with her "No Journals, No Evidence-Based Practice" movement, otherwise known as #NoJournalsNoEBP. The idea came from a middle of the night #TwitterRant when Melanie shared her frustration with no longer having access to… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Melanie Rogers & #NoJournalsNoEBP are Making International Waves