School Nursing

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

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The Relentless School Nurse: Remembering Lillian Wald in Celebration of Women’s History Month 2024

In honor of Women's History Month, I am highlighting the remarkable legacy of Lillian Wald, a pioneering figure in public health and community service. Wald's journey began in 1893 when, as a young nurse from the New York Hospital Training School, she embarked on a mission to teach home nursing to immigrant families in New… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Remembering Lillian Wald in Celebration of Women’s History Month 2024

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The Relentless School Nurse: “Can I Tell You Something Nurse Chris?”

, 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?”