School Nursing

The Relentless School Nurse: Special Opportunity to Learn About Lillian Wald, Trailblazing Nurse and Social Reformer

Here is a special opportunity to learn more about Lillian Wald. Ideastream's NPR station WKSU will broadcast and livestream Lady at the Helm: Lillian Wald and the Nurses' Emergency Council on June 19, 2024, at 9 pm. Mark your calendars for this event! https://www.ideastream.org/schedule/wksu#weekly-schedule Lillian Wald was a trailblazing nurse and social reformer whose vision and dedication transformed healthcare and… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Special Opportunity to Learn About Lillian Wald, Trailblazing Nurse and Social Reformer

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The Relentless School Nurse: ASK DAY IS JUNE 21st – Is There an Unlocked Gun Where My Child Plays? 

    Our kids find everything, even a gun!  Brady United and This is Our Lane Advisory Council are reminding all of us to normalize the conversation about safe gun storage. ASKing saves kids!  The Importance of ASKing About Unsecured Guns on June 21st June 21st, the first day of summer, marks ASK Day - a… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: ASK DAY IS JUNE 21st – Is There an Unlocked Gun Where My Child Plays? 

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The Relentless School Nurse: Join the Movement for More School Nurses! Participate in NASN Virtual Hill Days 2024

All school nurses are encouraged to participate in NASN Virtual Hill Days 2024! We need legislation to hire more school nurses. Political advocacy is part of our scope of practice. Here is an opportunity from NASN, with a step-by-step guide to accessing our elected officials. Our voices are strong, clear, and impactful when we unite… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Join the Movement for More School Nurses! Participate in NASN Virtual Hill Days 2024

School Nursing

The Relentless School Nurse: A Collaborative Approach to Safe School Medication Management

Past-President of Massachusetts American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Mary Beth Miotto, MD, MPH, FAAP, Brooke Balchan, DO, FAAP, and National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Past-President Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN, FNASN, have co-authored an updated AAP Policy Statement addressing safe and equitable medication administration in school. This seasoned team of healthcare professionals who understand the… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: A Collaborative Approach to Safe School Medication Management

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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurse Day Celebrations Soured by Impending Layoffs

Just days after the recent celebration of School Nurse Day 2024 honoring their vital work, hundreds of school nurses in New York City public schools are facing potential layoffs due to the looming expiration of federal COVID-19 relief funds. New York City school nurses are not alone in this trend to reduce the school nursing… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurse Day Celebrations Soured by Impending Layoffs