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The Relentless School Nurse: Courageous Well-Being for Nurses – Strategies for Renewal

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This book, Courageous Well-Being for Nurses , sits on my bedside table and came just in time for the start of the new school year! I am enjoying reading the many stories shared by nurses who generously reveal their challenges and triumphs to reclaim their emotional well-being.

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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

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At times it was a challenge, but the experience proved to be great for my mental health, creativity, and growth as a teacher. Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! For example, as it got colder in the fall it was hard to play throwing and catching games, but soccer worked well.

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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

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Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning. This is one of the students’ favorite PE activities every year!

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7 Ways to Turn Health Literacy Month Into a School-Wide Celebration

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Get creative and use your connections! Teachers come up with so many creative and inspiring ideas! An advocate of the wonderful content, skills and life lessons learned in health education, physical education and sport, he specializes in shifting school culture toward health and wellness for all students.

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The Relentless School Nurse: 5 Steps to Claim the Title of Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) in Your Schools

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What I have not seen is Chief Wellness Officer (CWO). With COVID as a catalyst, our contributions to school health and wellness have been on overdrive. Try on the title of Chief Wellness Officer and notice how that feels. This is a mindset, one that will serve you and your school community well.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Learn How Jill Yacu Became a School Nurse Content Creator!

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Jill’s role at MacGill has been a perfect intersection of her nursing knowledge, creative instincts, and love for writing. While MacGill’s reputation as a premier school nurse supply company was well-established, their dedication to the profession ran far deeper than I could have ever imagined.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Power of Rest – No More Plate Spinning

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Resting and recharging can help you be more focused, creative, and effective when you return to school. Here are a few reasons why taking a break is essential for your well-being: Prevents Burnout: When we work too hard without taking a break, we can become burned out, which can lead to feelings of exhaustion, cynicism, and detachment.