Author Archives: School Health Associates

School Health Associates had the remarkable opportunity to partner with the Wisconsin Association of School Nurses, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and the Wisconsin Nurses Association to create the “A Day in the Life: A Photo Essay of the Wisconsin School Nurses and the COVID-19 Pandemic” project.  The project tells the story of nine Wisconsin school nurse with words and photos.Continue reading ““A Day in the Life: A Photo Essay of the Wisconsin School Nurses and the COVID-19 Pandemic” “

I was listening to a podcast today and the host said, “we are beginning to think about what it [life] is going to look like after COVID”.  I wondered, “Have school nurses begun to think about what school nursing will look like after COVID?” This question it is so important and needs to be givenContinue reading “What’s Next?”

I recently went to my healthcare provider for an appointment and noticed a sign near the entrance that informed visitors that violent behavior would not be tolerated, and that action would be taken if someone was verbally or physically abusive to the healthcare staff. Sadly, I wasn’t surprised that this type of sign had toContinue reading “Remain Focused on Reality“

Last week I had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion with four Wisconsin School Nurses (SN).  The SNs discussed how their roles have changed since the onset of the pandemic.  They shared stories of longer hours, increased responsibilities, and new expectations, such as contact tracing.  SNs are undoubtedly experiencing greater amounts of stress thisContinue reading “School Nurses: Invisible Shields”

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic condition that is becoming increasingly more common in children and adults. EoE has only been recognized as a specific clinical condition since the early 1990s. Over the past two decades there have been great strides in the understanding and treatment of the disorder. There is still much to be learnedContinue reading “Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) and Considerations for the School Nurse”