School Nursing

The Relentless School Nurse: Vermont’s Kelly McGovern Landwehr, MSN, RN is Advocacy in Action

Nurse Practitioner Kelly McGovern Landwehr, president of the Vermont State School Nurses’ Association and a school nurse, advocates against vaping in schools and at home. She shares her daughter's vaping addiction story, adding a personal touch to her advocacy. Highlighting the harm of nicotine and flavored products on young people, Kelly emphasizes the need for legislative action to protect Vermont's youth. Her role as a school nurse magnifies her commitment to students' well-being. Through her OpEd in VT Digger, Kelly urges swift action on Vermont’s vaping epidemic, shedding light on the hidden costs of addiction in education. Kelly's advocacy amplifies the urgency of addressing vaping's impact on young lives.