Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Embracing Support Over Resilience in School Nursing I dream of never being called resilient again. – Zandashe L’Orelia Brown This powerful quote captures the weariness of those who have spent too long shouldering burdens without reprieve, and it resonates deeply with the role of a school nurse. . Im exhausted by strength.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 2, 2025

Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Combat Gun Violence A New Resource from Brady’s This Is Our Lane Campaign As a nurse, I’ve always believed in the power of education and prevention. A Call to Action Gun violence is not just a statistic; it’s a reality that affects our communities, our schools, and our children.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

My name is Casey Page and I am a physical education teacher in Shelby County, Kentucky, which is a suburb of Louisville. I also coach golf and am an assistant athletic director at our school, but I have always thought of myself as a teacher first. No student should ever graduate high school without knowing how to swim.

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Here are several books that can educate and offer bridges to supportive conversations: “ After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)” by Dan Santat “ Big Boys Cry” by Jonty Howley “ Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn for Kids” by John C. Some will celebrate.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 18, 2024

During this storm, we must ground ourselves in the irrefutable successes of vaccination, recognize the enduring trust in vaccines among the majority, and leverage the influence of trusted messengers, including school nurses, to safeguard public health.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 4, 2025

The Role of School Nurses in Public Education School nurses are uniquely positioned to help bridge the public awareness gap regarding alcohols link to cancer. Advocate for Policy Change : Work with school administrators and local policymakers to implement alcohol prevention programs and policies.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2025

The inspiration for integrating music into school health offices came to life during a conversation with Eileen Gavin, President of the New Jersey State School Nurses Association. And while, I did not do quantitative research, from an anecdotal perspective, it had a very positive impact on our school community.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 7, 2025

Sharing an important letter (linked here), signed by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) along with 64 organizations and allies of the Medicaid in Schools Coalition. These services are not only essential for improving health outcomes but also critical for enhancing educational opportunities. It provides over $7.5

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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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SHAPE America

JULY 25, 2024

Teaching media literacy in skills-based health education can do just that. While media and technology evolve and change, the skills students develop through media literacy education last a lifetime. When considering the definition of media literacy above, it’s easy to see a lot of connections to skills-based health education.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2025

As school nurses, we are uniquely positioned to implement this “triad of fulfillment” within our educational environments. Here’s how we can integrate these principles into our professional practice: Cultivating Relationships Enhance visibility and accessibility throughout the school.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Rogers even maintained a consistent weight of 143 pounds for decades, viewing it as a symbol of love, stability, and care, values that resonate deeply with our work in schools. It’s an opportunity to show love and kindness to those around us, just as Fred Rogers did every day, fostering a culture of empathy in our schools and beyond.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 21, 2024

It is a huge win for millions of public service workersand its especially meaningful for school nurses who have been fighting for this change for fifty years. School nurses, along with educators and other public servants, played a crucial role in pushing for this change.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 20, 2025

The landscape of education and community support is changing rapidly, and my school district, along with many others, finds itself at a critical intersection of policy, protection, and principle. My district’s response is clear: We will not allow fear to penetrate our school walls.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 4, 2024

Four years of college had gone by faster than I could blink my eyes and then I was back in high school — now responsible for the education of students who were only four to seven years younger than me. In a school full of amazing people, I felt isolated. I was finally prioritizing my deep-rooted desire to grow as an educator.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As we wrap up 2024, Im grateful and amazed at how far we’ve come together through The Relentless School Nurse blog. Throughout 2024, our community has fearlessly confronted critical issues facing school nursing. One of my favorite moments was sharing Wendy Donald’s story as Iowa’s School Nurse of the Year.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

SHAPE America serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States, and the organization is committed to diverse leadership on its Board. She also coordinates the Physical Education Master’s Certification Program at the University of Maryland College Park. She has an Ed.D. He has a Ph.D.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 15, 2025

Calling all dedicated school nurses committed to serving historically marginalized communities! The National Board of Certification for School Nurses (NBCSN) has an incredible opportunity that could transform your professional journey in 2025. There is a tight turnaround, so don’t miss the opportunity!

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort! In the beginning, WHPE staffed a booth within the exhibit hall.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Physical education electives offer an opportunity for students within a physical education program to select from a wide variety of different course options that suit their goals and interests. And this also comes at a time where physical education has been a hot topic of discussion in schools.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high. We are all in this together.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 31, 2025

It explores the profound psychological, educational, and social challenges these young individuals face, often struggling with anxiety, PTSD, and academic setbacks that can shape their entire futures. Support networks, schools, and mental health services offer hope, but comprehensive reforms are essential.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When a school is celebrating a sports championship, they often go big: rallies, trophies, and loud cheers all around. What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? It might be a great fit for your school.

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SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This will include ways to integrate prevention education into your health classroom, how prevention education intersects with health and wellness, and introduce free resources that are available to you. Prevention Education Is Key. Know the Facts. Most kids don’t drink.

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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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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As American society and schools experience growing diversity and interconnectedness, our responsibilities as teachers must embrace pedagogical approaches that nurture and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and empathy. Reflection and Self-Evaluation Being an anti-racist educator requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and advocacy.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

No matter how you refer to it, lacrosse is a great game to teach your students in physical education class! SHAPE America and USA Lacrosse recently collaborated on an updated, comprehensive physical education lacrosse curriculum. With the Lacrosse in Schools document, you can do the same. Using the Lacrosse Lesson Plans.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As educators, you know that National Health Education Week is a good time to focus on issues that affect the health of our nation’s youth. One important concern is the threat that vaping nicotine poses to middle and high school students. FDA Listened to Teachers to Understand Their Needs for Tobacco Education.

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

As school nurses, our days are a whirlwind of responsibilities: addressing student health needs, adapting to ever-changing protocols, and striving to keep everyone safe. Lately, that whirlwind has felt more like a storm—especially after a deeply disappointing presidential election. Traditional coping mechanisms weren’t enough anymore.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As a physical education teacher, I have been doing school fundraisers for 23 years. In spring 2019, my school, Odessa Upper Elementary, was one of the pilot schools for SHAPE America’s health. because of the lessons (and there are a lot of them) and because I receive a lot more giveback to my school.

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Active Schools Us

DECEMBER 17, 2024

by: Nick Kline, Active Schools Director As 2024 comes to a close, were taking a moment to celebrate an incredible year of accomplishments that would not have been possible without the dedication and passion of our Active Schools Champions. Action for Healthy Kids proudly serves as the home of Active Schools.

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SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

Educators feel the pressure all around them. This leaves educators feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, searching for something to take off their plates. This leaves educators feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, searching for something to take off their plates. As a principal, I certainly do as well. Don’t do it!

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SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Here are some examples of the types of grants I’ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

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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. I spent ten summers as an overnight camp nurse, in fact, that is why I became a school nurse. That summer was a life changer for many reasons, the biggest one was my decision to become a school nurse.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Every November, schools throughout Kentucky celebrate Kindness Across the Commonwealth , a week-long event started by KYSHAPE in 2020 to spread kindness throughout our state while promoting lessons and activities from SHAPE America’s health. As a health and physical education teacher, I teach kindness as part of my curriculum.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2023

A six-year-old child is angry and dysregulated, has access to an unlocked and loaded firearm, and brings it to school. This is not a far-flung script for a crime show, this is real life and it happened this past Friday at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia. .

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