A new school year begins with another school shooting. It doesn't have to be this way, yet time after time, the same scenario is repeated in schools across the country. The numbers are mounting at an accelerated rate, with school shootings markedly increasing in 2021 through today. According to David Riedman, the data scientist and creator… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way, But What Do We Do to Stop It?
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The Relentless School Nurse: Nutritious Meals for Students – “Gilford Got Lunch” Initiative
Meg Jenkins has been the school nurse at Gilford New Hampshire High School since 1994. She is a leader in her school community and nationally as the NASN Director from New Hampshire. I invited Meg to share her extra special project called "Gilford Got Lunch," after I learned about this important program to support students… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Nutritious Meals for Students – “Gilford Got Lunch” Initiative
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The Relentless School Nurse: Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services Expands!
Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services is here for GOOD! - Maria Emerson, Director of Rehab Services Virtua's Pediatric Mobile Services program has been making a significant impact on children's health in underserved communities across Southern Jersey, particularly in my school district of Camden since 2018. The program provides essential health services to children from infancy… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services Expands!
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The Relentless School Nurse: NASN 2024 Conference – We are”Stronger Together!”
I am coming home from another incredible NASN conference with a renewed sense of connection, and purpose, after an infusion of learning, laughing, camaraderie, and time well spent with dear colleagues. This year's theme was "Stronger Together" and it resonated with the school nurses. I'm deeply moved by the outpouring of support from school nurses… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: NASN 2024 Conference – We are”Stronger Together!”
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The Relentless School Nurse: Fostering a Vibrant Community for School Nurse Advocacy and Well-Being
I can smell summer, it's so very close, only a few more sleeps away from some much anticipated breathing room. I am concluding my 23rd year as a school nurse, 39th as a nurse. The time has passed so quickly and there is much more on the horizon, but for today I want to spend… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Fostering a Vibrant Community for School Nurse Advocacy and Well-Being
