Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 14, 2023

Reading the news on the heels of years of pandemic school nursing and the resulting mistreatment brought a sense of cognitive dissonance front and center. This letter caught my attention because it calls nurses back to practice with conditions that create a sustainable and human-centered workplace. I actually felt numb.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

It is barely one month into school and I have already run out of steam. The frenetic energy of school has ratcheted up to a level that is even more chaotic than last year. . We are still dealing with a set of very extraordinary conditions. Does anyone else feel this way? I can’t blame it on my age, that would be too easy.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 13, 2022

Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning. . The CDC has chosen the path of least resistance as schools are about to reopen, or are in their first few weeks of the new school year. . The only line of defense is a “well-fitted mask.” – CDC.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 28, 2023

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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SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. I once taught physical education classes outside — in Minnesota — for a full school year (and a month into the next year) when our gymnasium was being renovated.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 28, 2023

Moms For Liberty, the ultra-right wing group that has focused their white supremacist ideals in school districts across the country may now be coming after school nurses. In a recent social media post, they called for a ban on all health care services in schools, which by extension includes school nurses.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 15, 2023

During the summer break, school nurses engage in a variety of activities to ensure we are prepared for the upcoming school year. Professional development : Many school nurses take advantage of the summer break to participate in professional development opportunities.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. An example of this is to run, then add kicking a ball, or skip and then lunge.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 2, 2022

These last few weeks, setting aside the last few years, have been filled with illness at school. Calling parents, explaining symptoms, recommendations for care, and asking for medical clearance in some cases, were not all received well. I spent ten summers as an overnight camp nurse, in fact, that is why I became a school nurse.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2023

Thank you FAACT’s Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness Connection Team for inviting me back to discuss back-to-school ideas for students with food allergies. We certainly had a lively conversation, filled with important safety ideas for this upcoming school year.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) is inviting school nurses to collaborate with them on an important initiative a storytelling series that they hope will inspire action to protect and strengthen Medicaid at this critical time.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2024

Imagine finding out that your school district was gifted millions of dollars to improve access to healthcare for your students and staff! The recipient of the joint gift is the School-Based Health Alliance , the national voice for school-based healthcare.

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The story of the third grader at Parkside Elementary School highlights the critical role that school nurses play in ensuring the well-being of students. T he timely intervention of the school’s licensed nurse, Rachel Ocampo, proved to be life-saving for Kassie Machado’s daughter, Mia.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 25, 2023

Do you know Brandy Bowlen, the school nurse leader from the great State of Texas? Brandy is back with another inspirational guest blog, the perfect message to kick off a new school year! Happy 2023-2024 friends, May we all have a tremendous, healthy, and safe school year. She is passionate about Action Based Learning.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Schools of Nursing and local school district nurses are uniquely positioned to strategically support each other’s missions and visions. How fortunate my Camden City School District (CCSD) is to have the investment and dedication of the Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing as a partner in health and learning!

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

From my vantage point, I see a healthier school population of both staff and students. School nurses who stayed through COVID, give yourself a huge standing ovation. The mistreatment and harsh words you endured did not deter you from implementing public health strategies to keep your school communities as safe as humanly possible.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 16, 2024

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. Click to view slideshow.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 3, 2024

Parents and school nurses need to be strong partners for students’ health and well-being. But when legislation passes that includes cherry-picking which “services” school nurses can provide, it becomes a quagmire fraught with barriers to care. Better pay attention Ohio school nurses!

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s not too early to start planning for School Nurse Day 2024! I have been thinking about how to break through the log jam of misunderstanding about school nursing practice and suggest we use this year’s School Nurse Day 2024 – May 8th to EDUCATE and CELEBRATE who we are and what we do!

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Embracing the Duality of School Nursing: Navigating Love and Challenges In the realm of school nursing, a profession that demands unwavering dedication, boundless compassion, and unyielding resilience, a delicate balance exists between the profound love for the job and the myriad challenges that accompany it.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 23, 2023

This connection is particularly evident among those who experience cyberbullying or have a preexisting mental health condition. Sleep disturbances: Excessive screen time, especially before bedtime, can disrupt sleep patterns and negatively impact overall well-being. Click to access sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf

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SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

When snowplows create large piles of snow outside our school, each PE class gets a hill of snow to create a snow fort. Sledding I have had PE classes where students have needed to work on taking turns, sharing, watching out for others, respecting personal space and others’ property, as well as working on spatial awareness.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Rutgers-Camden Nursing gifted Sarah’s book to the entire sophomore class, a brilliant idea that should be considered by nursing schools across the country. The profession is, also, radically political: It imagines a world in which the conditions necessary for health are enjoyed by all people.”

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SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. Why Fishing? Many have never fished before at all.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 25, 2023

School nurses, let’s celebrate our successes out loud! She is the Maine School Nurse of the Year. In the world of school nursing, there are those who truly stand out for their incredible dedication and leadership. I was kind of trying to slow down a little bit, ease out of this role, regroup, get well.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness. Now, the school has 8 to 10 course sections per year.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Sharon Guthrie, PhD, ARNP, CPNP, NCSN, RN-BC Dear friends, On September 8th, 2023 , Sharon Guthrie , a beloved school nurse, Executive Director of the Iowa School Nurses Organization , friend to many, dedicated nursing professor, and advocate, had a life-altering motorcycle accident on her way to work.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

It’s important that we try to keep kids active in sports and also make them want to be active adults as well. I also came away with the reflection that the health care providers need those qualities as well, to take care of the teams and help them maintain success. When is the right age for a child to focus on only one sport?

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Magnus Health

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In today’s digital age, technology is transforming the way healthcare is delivered — including in school settings. For K-12 school nurses, managing the health of students with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy can be challenging.

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Stanford Childrens

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Hence, the annual in-depth multidisciplinary evaluation done by the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Single Ventricle Program team to ensure that his heart is working well and supporting his active, full life. “He This year, he got a backpack and school supplies from the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Child Life team.

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Stanford Childrens

DECEMBER 20, 2024

She couldnt sit on the carpet or plastic chairs in kindergarten, and she had to receive wound care from the nurse at school and from me at home. It is a chronic (long-term) condition. It started with genetic testing to rule out a genetic cause for her Crohns disease, as well as tests to exclude an immune deficiency.

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Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Sammy was treated, but despite medicine, the seizures kept coming, often during his sleep but during the day as well. “At The family had learned that Sammy’s epilepsy was related to a very rare genetic condition called Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome, which affects fewer than 300 people worldwide. He loves basketball.

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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. This early commercialism can overshadow the fundamental aim of youth sports: enjoyment, character development, a growing love for the sport, and holistic well-being.

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PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being. This article will discuss the importance of fitness and mental health in schools and the need for schools to take action through a deeper investment in physical education.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. This is where strength and conditioning templates come into play. From these challenges came the rise of strength and conditioning software.

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 26, 2022

Well it was an interesting weekend. He was a little wide-eyed during the near white-out conditions, his comment being, “In France, if it’s like this, we don’t leave the house.” For most, the worse the conditions, the more fun they have. For a school perspective, the Junior races are for athletes under 20.

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