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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurses and School-Based Health Centers Can Work Together!

Relentless School Nurse

School nurses play a crucial role in keeping students healthy and in school, as we provide both individual and population health through our daily access to large numbers of students. A large portion of our energies include supporting students’ mental as well as physical health challenges.

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The Relentless School Nurse: FAACTs Roundtable Podcast – Safely Caring for Students with Food Allergies is a Collaborative Effort

Relentless School Nurse

From conducting health assessments and managing medications to providing first aid and emergency response, their contributions are instrumental in addressing the diverse health needs of students. They are trained to handle a wide range of health-related incidents.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Let’s Break Through the Misconceptions About School Nursing in 2024! May 8th is OUR DAY!

Relentless School Nurse

These professionals are not simply retirees looking for part-time work; they are highly trained healthcare experts dedicated to serving the diverse health needs of students. From managing chronic conditions to providing vital health education, school nurses play a pivotal role in ensuring the overall health and safety of students.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

It was notable that physical inactivity was a stronger risk factor for severe COVID-19 than commonly-discussed pre-existing conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and smoking. Parents reported the pandemic’s negative effect on child mental health was mostly due to reduced socialization and less exercise.

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5 Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in School

SHAPE America

average GPA), and were nearly twice as likely to report that they did not plan to pursue any post-secondary education (e.g., vs. 9.4%) We also know that sexual health education often stigmatizes or completely excludes LGBTQ+ youth. college or trade school) than those who experienced lower levels (16.6%

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