As we head into National Nurses Week (May 6–12), this week is all about celebrating, supporting, and spotlighting the incredible impact of nurses everywhere. It’s a mix of recognition, resources, and real-world advocacy, just in time to honor those on the front lines of care.
By Colleen DeGuzman – Jodi Bobbitt, the school nurse at William Ramsay Elementary in Alexandria, Virginia, is always ready to see children with a wide range of injuries and illnesses. One day during the first week of school, the parade started before the first bell when a little girl walked in with red, irritated eyes. Then it got busy.
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