School Nursing

The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing the “Two Things Can Be True” Mindset!

  Embracing the Duality of School Nursing: Navigating Love and Challenges In the realm of school nursing, a profession that demands unwavering dedication, boundless compassion, and unyielding resilience, a delicate balance exists between the profound love for the job and the myriad challenges that accompany it. The intricate dance of school nursing, where passion intertwines… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing the “Two Things Can Be True” Mindset!

School Nursing

The Relentless School Nurse: Move Beyond Nurse to Student Ratios and Focus on Staffing for Safe Care

School nurses are crucial in maintaining the health and well-being of students, which in turn affects their academic success and the overall functionality of schools. The National Association of School Nurses (NASN), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and American Nurses Association (ANA) have historically recommended nurse-to-student ratios, but these recommendations have evolved due to the… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Move Beyond Nurse to Student Ratios and Focus on Staffing for Safe Care

School Nursing

The Relentless School Nurse: Celebrating a Collaborative Partnership in Health & Learning

  Schools of Nursing and local school district nurses are uniquely positioned to strategically support each other's missions and visions. How fortunate my Camden City School District (CCSD) is to have the investment and dedication of the Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing as a partner in health and learning! This collaboration began in 2022 when more… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Celebrating a Collaborative Partnership in Health & Learning

School Nursing

The Relentless School Nurse: That’s a Nice, Easy Job…

  Over the many years of writing The Relentless School Nurse blog, I have made it a priority to share perspectives from colleagues across the country.  I didn't have to look too far for this guest post, because Nicole DeBrango, RN, BSN, CSN is a New Jersey school nurse. I came across her post entitled,… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: That’s a Nice, Easy Job…

School Nursing, Staff Wellness

The Relentless School Nurse: We are Halfway to Summer

Halfway to summer sounds promising during the tough winter months. I have been thinking about this mark in time as a way to boost my morale. For some reason, my enthusiasm for work has been waning and it has left me wondering why it is and more importantly, how to climb out of this hole. … Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: We are Halfway to Summer