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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: Door Dashing for Diabetic Students

  Meeting the readers of The Relentless School Nurse in person is always a cherished experience. This past weekend, I had the privilege of connecting with Molly Boyd, one of my readers, at the Missouri Association of School Nurses Spring Conference. After my presentation, Molly approached me, to say hello and capture this fun selfie.… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Door Dashing for Diabetic Students

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Power of Encouragement

Inspiration for my blog posts comes from many sources. Today's message was prompted by this LinkedIn post from Justin Wright, creator of Brilliance Brief. It caught my eye because it focused on the power of words in creating work cultures of caring through supporting and encouraging people. I read through the list of declarative statements that… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: The Power of Encouragement

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The Relentless School Nurse: Two School Nurses Responsible for 17 Campuses Speak Out!

Two school nurses and three health technicians from the Morongo Unified School District recently addressed the board of education, shedding light on the challenges they face in providing safe and adequate care to students. Nurse Aryn Jensen expressed her concerns about her overwhelming workload, being responsible for over 4,000 students. This plea for support and… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Two School Nurses Responsible for 17 Campuses Speak Out!

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The Relentless School Nurse: Changing Culture to #ShowGunSafety

The #ShowGunSafety initiative by Brady United Against Gun Violence is a collaborative effort with Hollywood creatives to promote responsible gun use and ownership in TV and film. This initiative aims to model safe gun handling practices on screen, including showing consequences for reckless gun use, emphasizing responsible gun ownership, and limiting scenes featuring children and… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Changing Culture to #ShowGunSafety