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The Relentless School Nurses: The OpEd Nurses Are Prolific!

Relentless School Nurse

As we navigate the complex landscape of public health and education in 2025, it’s crucial to highlight voices that advocate for the well-being of our communities. Donna Gaffney and Teri Mills, my friends also known as the “Op-Ed Nurses,” are seasoned healthcare professionals and leaders in Nurses for America.

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Health and Physical Education Leaders Seek Election to SHAPE America Board

SHAPE America

Each year, SHAPE America members vote for candidates to the SHAPE America Board of Directors, which is the organization’s governing body composed of 11 professional members.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Navigating Change – Advocacy in a New Era

Relentless School Nurse

Hosted by NASN CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE, this monthly podcast is dedicated to empowering school nurses with expert insights, real-world stories, and actionable strategies to enhance student health and well-being.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Celebrating the Legacy of Shannon Watts & the Legions of Moms, 10 Million Strong

Relentless School Nurse

Together, we have changed the political calculus on gun safety, taking it from a third rail issue to one lawmaker at every level of government run and win on.” Everytown, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action have made historic changes as well, shifting the political atmosphere on gun safety and control.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised

Relentless School Nurse

Well, to date, the “unthinkable” has happened more than 200 times in 2023 alone. This is the opening of an FBI video that was released to train the public on what to do in case they find themselves in an active shooter incident or as they describe, “should the unthinkable happen.”

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13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE

SHAPE America

Here are some important tips for using federal funds: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the federal law that governs schools in the United States. ESSA identifies school health and physical education as part of a student’s “well-rounded education.” The words “core subjects” are no longer found in federal law.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Student Survivors are Leading the Way in School Safety

Relentless School Nurse

– information retrieved from LA County Government SCHOOL THREAT ASSESSMENT RESPONSE TEAM (START) Key Components of START include: Training and program consultation : START provides educational and training programs for select audiences, including school faculty, administrators, campus security, first responders, parents and students. .

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