My last blog post focused on the Fayette County Public School board's decision to privatize school nursing services by going to the lowest bidder, a nursing agency, and discontinuing the 50-year relationship with the local health department. It seems that community outrage swayed the district's decision. In a significant change of plans, Fayette County Public… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Well, What Do You Know…Community Pushback Worked, For Now!
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The Relentless School Nurse: Have You Asked Your School District to Support Your NASN Membership? Here’s How!
Well, friends, it worked in my school district, and I encourage you to try it in yours. Ask your school district to pay for your NASN membership as part of your professional development plan. NASN has tools to make the ask super easy! Remember, if we don't ask, the answer is always no! The content… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Have You Asked Your School District to Support Your NASN Membership? Here’s How!
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The Relentless School Nurse: Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Families
One of the goals I have had for The Relentless School Nurse is to share guest blogs and resources with my readers. Today's post introduces the important work of Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Families. School nurses can share this valuable resource with families in need. Â This proactive approach can help families navigate the complexities of… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Families
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The Relentless School Nurse: Student Mental Health Matters – A Toolkit for Schools from PBS Learning Media
Student Mental Health Matters: A Toolkit for Educators is a valuable resource for school nurses and educators, addressing the mental well-being of students. This open-access toolkit from PBS Learning Media offers a collection of video-based resources, featuring expert insights, student perspectives, and practical strategies, all centered around critical mental health topics such as suicide prevention,… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Student Mental Health Matters – A Toolkit for Schools from PBS Learning Media
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The Relentless School Nurse: Did Moms For Liberty Just Came After School Nurses?
Content alert, this post is absolutely political and necessarily so. Moms For Liberty, the ultra-right wing group that has focused their white supremacist ideals in school districts across the country may now be coming after school nurses. In a recent social media post, they called for a ban on all health care services in schools,… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Did Moms For Liberty Just Came After School Nurses?
