We have all been there, a steady stream of student visits, many stemming from recess incidents during the lunchtime rush. I call it a chaotic ballet, with students coming in droves to see the school nurse for a wide variety of needs. But what happens when a visit is much more emergent? What catches our… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Family Sues School District After Son’s Devastating Monkey Bar Fall
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The Relentless School Nurse: A Reminder to Make Room for Space
Sometimes I hear nuggets of wisdom that either slap me across the face to get my attention or stop me dead in my tracks so that I can absorb the meaning. In recent days messages were heard that did both. First, I came across a discussion about self-deprivation as a response to trauma through… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: A Reminder to Make Room for Space
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The Relentless School Nurse: School Safety Matters: Your Input Can Make a Difference
As a parent, nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of your child. When you send them off to school each day, you want to have confidence that their learning environment is secure and that robust emergency plans are in place. Unfortunately, the reality is that school safety remains a major concern for… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: School Safety Matters: Your Input Can Make a Difference
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The Relentless School Nurse: Door Dashing for Diabetic Students
Meeting the readers of The Relentless School Nurse in person is always a cherished experience. This past weekend, I had the privilege of connecting with Molly Boyd, one of my readers, at the Missouri Association of School Nurses Spring Conference. After my presentation, Molly approached me, to say hello and capture this fun selfie.… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Door Dashing for Diabetic Students
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The Relentless School Nurse: “Pearls of Wisdom” from the Missouri School Nurse Association Conference
As a school nurse, one of the most rewarding experiences for me has been being invited to speak at state school nurse association conferences. I never imagined, eight years ago when I started The Relentless School Nurse blog, that I would be asked to present to colleagues across the country. What an honor it is… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: “Pearls of Wisdom” from the Missouri School Nurse Association Conference
