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The Relentless School Nurse: “Trauma-Informed Health Care” by Dr. Karen Treisman

Dr. Karen Treisman's newest book, "Trauma-Informed Health Care:  A Reflective Guide for Improving Care and Services," explores the critical realm of trauma-informed and trauma-infused healthcare. The book offers insights into the complexities of trauma and its impact on individuals' well-being. Dr. Treisman sheds light on various forms of trauma, including medical and health-related trauma, and… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: “Trauma-Informed Health Care” by Dr. Karen Treisman

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The Relentless School Nurse: Iowa School Nurse of 2024, Wendy Donald, Has a Message of Belonging for All of Us!

Dr. Kate King, this blog post is dedicated to you! Wendy Donald, Iowa's 2024 School Nurse of the Year credits you, Kate, for inspiring her leadership trajectory after reading the November 2023, NASN School Nurse President's Letter; Inclusivity: Starting With Ourselves. Your words, inviting us to frame inclusivity by including ourselves, propelled Wendy to meaningful… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Iowa School Nurse of 2024, Wendy Donald, Has a Message of Belonging for All of Us!

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The Relentless School Nurse: Two School Nurses Responsible for 17 Campuses Speak Out!

Two school nurses and three health technicians from the Morongo Unified School District recently addressed the board of education, shedding light on the challenges they face in providing safe and adequate care to students. Nurse Aryn Jensen expressed her concerns about her overwhelming workload, being responsible for over 4,000 students. This plea for support and… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Two School Nurses Responsible for 17 Campuses Speak Out!

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The Relentless School Nurse: West Virginia School Nurses Sue for Unjust Treatment by Board of Education

I have been blogging about school nursing since 2017 and am always searching for important stories to share with my readers. Today's post is about a courageous group of school nurses from West Virginia who filed a lawsuit against their board of education for unfair treatment. The implications should they win this groundbreaking legal action… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: West Virginia School Nurses Sue for Unjust Treatment by Board of Education

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The Relentless School Nurse: Changing Culture to #ShowGunSafety

The #ShowGunSafety initiative by Brady United Against Gun Violence is a collaborative effort with Hollywood creatives to promote responsible gun use and ownership in TV and film. This initiative aims to model safe gun handling practices on screen, including showing consequences for reckless gun use, emphasizing responsible gun ownership, and limiting scenes featuring children and… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Changing Culture to #ShowGunSafety