My last blog post focused on the Fayette County Public School board's decision to privatize school nursing services by going to the lowest bidder, a nursing agency, and discontinuing the 50-year relationship with the local health department. It seems that community outrage swayed the district's decision. In a significant change of plans, Fayette County Public… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Well, What Do You Know…Community Pushback Worked, For Now!
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The Relentless School Nurse: Is This Happening in Your School District?
The story of Pitt County North Carolina schools should be a wake-up call for many districts across the country that have relied on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to boost school nursing services. The content of this blog post is in response to the following article: Expiration of COVID funding could cost… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Is This Happening in Your School District?
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The Relentless School Nurse: Ohio School Nurse Rachel Ocampo’s, Assessment Skills Save the Life of a Third Grader!
The story of the third grader at Parkside Elementary School highlights the critical role that school nurses play in ensuring the well-being of students. The timely intervention of the school's licensed nurse, Rachel Ocampo, proved to be life-saving for Kassie Machado's daughter, Mia. Ocampo's astute observation skills and medical expertise allowed her to identify the… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Ohio School Nurse Rachel Ocampo’s, Assessment Skills Save the Life of a Third Grader!
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The Relentless School Nurse: Maine’s School Nurse of the Year is Judy Doran!
School nurses, let's celebrate our successes out loud! Today it's Judy Doran's turn. She is the Maine School Nurse of the Year. In the world of school nursing, there are those who truly stand out for their incredible dedication and leadership. One such standout is Judy. With years of experience under her belt, Judy has… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Maine’s School Nurse of the Year is Judy Doran!
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The Relentless School Nurse: You Have 3 Minutes to Influence Your School Board
West Virginia school nurse, Sarah Arbogast stood before her school board meeting to explain her concerns as a district school nurse and a parent of a special needs child. BOE hears concerns of nurse, parent. “Taking into consideration the number of nurses we have staffed at this time, meeting the needs of all the students,… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: You Have 3 Minutes to Influence Your School Board
