President-Elect:Virginia Association for School Nurses (VASN). Providing for safe and equitable provision of healthcare services is my goal. Tweets are MY own.
So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.
In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!
Remind a young person in crisis that there is hope. The #988Lifeline is here to help. Call or text 988 or chat https://t.co/UHsf4lz8gG for help today. #SuicidePrevention
Windsor Elementary was recognized as the first school in Virginia to become a Heart Safe School with Project ADAM. VASN member, Jessica Futrell, RN, worked to create a plan that will be used for sudden cardiac arrest at school along with her health team and administration. #VASN
Small things that can help reduce burnout and increase wellbeing - might not solve everything but we can still do the small things consistently through our behaviours, investment & intentions
The presence of school nurse(s) saved another life. For those who make budget decisions in schools, consider school nurses an investment & not a cost center.
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School social workers rise up to support students & families, offering support, challenging inequities, and encouraging social & emotional growth. Thank you for all you do to serve our school communities! #WeRise2023#SSWWeek2023#NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek
The new NASN School Nurse Podcast: Professional Identity in Nursing: A Narrative Essay, featuring @DonnaMazyck, Executive Director of NASN, is now available! Listen here➡https://t.co/f4G8xdMIvh
#schoolnurses#schoolnursing#nursingleaders#ProfessionalIdentity
This morning, Conexus returned to Broad Rock Elementary @RPS_Schools to dispense 66 pairs of glasses to students in kindergarten and third grade. For many of these children, today is the very first time they've been able to see their worlds clearly! #RVA#GlassesAreCool
Private 1st Class Patrick Crowley (& MHS alumni), responded to an emergency on a plane last month. He administered #CPR until #EMS arrived. He said he was prepared to help b/c of learning CPR @MedfieldHS with Mr. Coutinho! Way to go Patrick!! #proud#hero#brave@American_Heart
The sudden collapse of professional football player Damar Hamlin has placed renewed focus on the importance of having AEDs present at all #sportingevents. See how #schools in DC, Maryland, and Virginia handle #AEDs.
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