There is a concerning trend happening in state houses across the country fundamentally impacting how school health services are delivered by licensed school nurses. The most recent state is Wyoming, passing a bill that under the guise of "protecting parental rights," requires schools to create lists of "routine" school nursing services that parents will have… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: There is Nothing “Routine” in School Nursing!
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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
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The Relentless School Nurse: Judy Doran Shares “Flipping the Script”
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”
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The Relentless School Nurse: Schools Are Key to Promoting Safe Storage of Firearms
My heart was beating a little faster today as I came across the new White House initiative for schools to promote the safe storage of firearms! While school nurses are not specifically named, we know that we are the Chief Wellness Officers of our buildings, and must be part of this new program. Nothing… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Schools Are Key to Promoting Safe Storage of Firearms
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The Relentless School Nurse: Relational Safety – One Key to Safer School Environments
The concept of relational safety in schools is fundamental to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for students. When students feel emotionally and relationally safe, it can lead to a range of positive outcomes, including increased learning, regulation, engagement, and more deliberate responses. This is because the part of the brain responsible for these functions… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Relational Safety – One Key to Safer School Environments
