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The Relentless School Nurse: Remember this Data Point – 40% & Then Tell Your Story

Relentless School Nurse

More than 40% of US children and adolescents have at least one of the following chronic health conditions… The healthcare needs of children with chronic illness can be complex and continuous, involving daily management and addressing potential emergencies.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Sweet Spot of Summer

Relentless School Nurse

We may revise protocols for handling emergencies, managing chronic conditions, and administering medications. We can review and update emergency response protocols, coordinate with local emergency services and continue to seek guidance and recommendations to promote safe and healthy school environments.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Be mindful that soccer is lower-body dominant for object control and tennis is upper-body dominant, so including eye-foot and eye-hand coordination helps to develop skills across sports. An example of this is to combine locomotor running skills for quickness and agility as seen in tennis and soccer.

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

Relentless School Nurse

The role of school nurses is critical in providing care coordination and ensuring the effective delivery of healthcare services within the school setting. We also help students manage chronic health conditions. A large portion of our energies include supporting students’ mental as well as physical health challenges.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

Relentless School Nurse

We provide expert care coordination and have a wealth of knowledge regarding community resources for families and school staff. Chronic health conditions in school aged children has gradually increased over the years and is now ~40% of the student population according to the CDC Healthy Schools website.

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How Technology Can Support Students with Chronic Health Issues

Magnus Health

For K-12 school nurses, managing the health of students with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy can be challenging. Learn how EHR software can help you improve student care and support those with chronic health conditions within your school community.

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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

Amid these constraints, school nurses work diligently to educate students, staff, and parents about various health-related topics, including nutrition, hygiene, and managing chronic conditions. Health Education: They educate students, staff, and parents about health-related topics, such as nutrition, hygiene, and managing chronic conditions.

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