From the School Safety & Social Wellness Blog
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Welcome to School Safety & Social Wellness Programs
To Arizona's School Nurses... Thank You!
Arizona Thanks A School Nurse Campaign Video
And a Thank You From the Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Celebrating National School Nurse Week
May 9-13
Featuring 10 of our Amazing School Nurse Heroes
Nikki Stefan
"I’m inspired when the school community learns and achieves positive health and education outcomes..School nurses are a healthcare team of professionals that work together to support the health of students so they can learn and thrive in schools."
For the full interview, click below.
Jackie Duarte
"Seeing a child’s smile after they have learned a new skill, read a word, or a simple hug after caring for them has motivated me to stay in school nursing for more than 28 years.. Without question, School Nurses make a huge and positive difference in the lives of all of our school children!"
For the full interview, click below.
Kristi Torbenson
"There is so much more to school nursing than just putting Band-Aids on children. The focus of a school nurse is making sure that every student has what they need to learn and learn well..School nurses are responsible for helping our entire school population stay healthy, and we take immense pride in our job!"
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Lee Ann Harter
"I Love Kids! Primary health promotion is a successful foundation to practice healthy behaviors. So school nursing allows a nurse to promote healthy practices early on."
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Lois Leon
"School nurses are essential to keep students and families physically and emotionally healthy. Health education and promotion, as well as chronic illness monitoring/treatment, are vital to keep our students physically healthy and able to succeed academically."
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Shannon David
"The true blessing of being a school nurse is the opportunity to build lasting relationships with the students and families I serve...I get to know them, their parents, their siblings and, in many instances, grandparents and extended family."
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Jean Kennedy
"I can’t tell you how much I have come to love school nursing and the importance the role plays in the educational system.. I would not change a single day if I had it to do all over again!"
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Natalie Lovato
"I enjoy working with children and adolescents, they make you look at life a little differently.. I am driven by optimizing student health, safety and learning so students can succeed in the educational environment."
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Bob Clark
"I love the practice and being involved in the lives of kids and families. I see the difference I can make. The things we can help with as a nurse is huge..The day can be busy, amazing and heart-retching. We get to do amazing things."
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Karen Reuter
"School nurses are advocates of their children, not only in health but as it relates to their future, education and for those in need. We do our very best to point them to services that will help them with their health or social services concerns. We are the hub to their child’s health in the community."
For the full interview, click below.
You Can Also Leave a Long-Lasting Impact on Your Community by Becoming a School Nurse!
Please click HERE to view School Nursing opportunities in your district.
