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The Relentless School Nurse: Read the “Role of School Nurses in the Health and Education of Children”

Relentless School Nurse

Today, school nurses address a wide spectrum of physical, mental, and behavioral health needs, far beyond the historical focus on infectious disease control. The crucial role of school nurses in reducing health disparities and promoting equitable healthcare access, especially for students in marginalized communities.

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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

The greatest lesson my students learn from Snowman Days is the following: The (snow) people will break and fall down, with all sorts of (weather) conditions, but we can be a team and all work together to “build” each other “up” every single day! She also serves on the MNSHAPE Board of Directors.

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You Can Empower Youth to Make Informed Choices About Drugs and Health

SHAPE America

Also like many other conditions, addiction can both be prevented (before it starts) and treated (after it starts). Whether you’re responsible for delivering health education or not, you can support youth in making informed choices about drug use and health. Prevention is where you come in! What can I do?

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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: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

Relentless School Nurse

Over the years our role has expanded to include emergency response planning, such as Cardiac Rapid Response team training for sudden cardiac death, epinephrine delegation for anaphylaxis, diabetes education, glucagon delegation, opioid antagonist supplies as well as education and management of asthma, concussion, and seizures.

Schooling 264
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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurses and School-Based Health Centers Can Work Together!

Relentless School Nurse

A large portion of our energies include supporting students’ mental as well as physical health challenges. Health Education and Support : School nurses deliver health services, conduct vision and hearing screenings, coordinate immunizations, administer insulin, and provide health education to students, families, and staff.

Schooling 220
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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. They are trained to handle a wide range of health-related incidents.

Schooling 242