New Jersey State School Nurses Association (NJSSNA) is celebrating the conclusion of our 2024 Spring Conference. Our second in-person since COVID as we continue to rebuild our strength, endurance, and school nurse community. Our intention is always to bring the quality of a national conference to our state. And I can say, based on the… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: New Jersey School Nurses – Make the Impossible, Possible!
Every morning I wake up and check alerts for updates on school safety. I often share the information through various social media channels to spread awareness. This morning was no different, but as I searched for articles, I found some chilling data that deeply disturbed me. A 500% increase in school shootings from 1970 to… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: My Morning Reading…
Nurse Practitioner Kelly McGovern Landwehr, president of the Vermont State School Nurses’ Association and a school nurse, advocates against vaping in schools and at home. She shares her daughter's vaping addiction story, adding a personal touch to her advocacy. Highlighting the harm of nicotine and flavored products on young people, Kelly emphasizes the need for legislative action to protect Vermont's youth. Her role as a school nurse magnifies her commitment to students' well-being. Through her OpEd in VT Digger, Kelly urges swift action on Vermont’s vaping epidemic, shedding light on the hidden costs of addiction in education. Kelly's advocacy amplifies the urgency of addressing vaping's impact on young lives.
, We cannot underestimate the impact of the "Parents' Bill of Rights" movement that is sweeping across the country. On the surface, it seems innocent enough. Parents and school nurses need to be strong partners for students' health and well-being. But when legislation passes that includes cherry-picking which "services" school nurses can provide, it becomes… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: “Can I Tell You Something Nurse Chris?”
Judy Doran happens to be the 2023 Maine School Nurse of the Year and a valued contributor to The Relentless School Nurse blog. In this guest post, Judy poses a challenge to all of us; what if we flip the script and consider not fixing everything all of the time without needed resources? Enjoy Judy's… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Judy Doran Shares “Flipping the Script”
