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The role of the school nurse in ensuring student success

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 12:00am

“You can’t educate a child who isn’t healthy, and you can’t keep a child healthy who isn’t educated.” Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders spoke these words almost 30 years ago, and they still ring true today. In roles that go far beyond Band-Aids and ice packs, school nurses serve as a hub for community health, providing health education, ensuring immunization compliance, performing health screenings, and coordinating special care for students with medical conditions and disabilities.

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Registered nurse anesthetist brings nursing to young minds

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 12:00am

— When you are a child, you will likely have big aspirations regarding your ‘dream job.’ Astronauts, scientists, professional athletes— even superheroes —may be terms often heard. A recently published book is shining a new light on a different type of hero to encourage younger generations to consider a career in nursing.

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Gonzalez reacts to Title 42

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 12:00am

— Monday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States issued a stay of Title 42: “While I am relieved to see Title 42 stay in place, we are still facing a problem at our southern border unlike any in modern history. We need comprehensive, common sense and long-term solutions to solve these issues while ensuring the humane treatment of migrants, expelling criminals, and ensuring the health and safety of Americans.