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RN, MSN, NCSN…It’s quite a mouthful. It’s also just part of what makes Nancy Nadel one of the best school nurses around. This year, she was recognized for her 25 years with Red Clay, receiving the National Board for Certification of School Nurses Recognition Award. She was the only school nurse to receive the award in the United States.
Q: How long have you been a school nurse?
A: I have been working for the Red Clay School District since 1986, and I have been with Forest Oak Elementary since 1995.
Q: Tell me a little more about the recognition award you received.
A: I was the only school nurse in the country to receive this special honor. Three local school nurses nominated me for the award, which I accepted during the summer in Washington, D.C.
Q: Can you describe a typical day as a school nurse?
A: Everyday is different. Some days I have to give kids their medication, and other days I help take care of kids who are sick or injured. There are 560 kids at Forest Oak, so I am always busy!
Q: What is the toughest part about your job?
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A: The hardest part is taking care of children with chronic illnesses.
Q: Do students still fake illness in order to see you or to get out of being in class?
A: Oh, absolutely. The most important thing when dealing with this issue is what the problem is; maybe the child is having trouble with math. Sometimes, a child may just need a little extra TLC.
Q: What do you love most about your job?
A: I love the kids and the variety. One great thing we do here at the school in our vegetable garden, which earned us a $20,000 grant from Hidden Valley Ranch. The Love Your Veggies campaign only awarded five grant winners in the entire nation which we are so proud of. Hidden Valley actually gave us a grant a few years ago in the amount of $10,000, but this year’s grant will be used to improve our already outstanding nutrition program/garden.
RN, MSN, NCSN…It’s quite a mouthful. It’s also just part of what makes Nancy Nadel one of the best school nurses around. This year, she was recognized for her 25 years with Red Clay, receiving the National Board for Certification of School Nurses Recognition Award. She was the only school nurse to receive the award in the United States.
Q: How long have you been a school nurse?
A: I have been working for the Red Clay School District since 1986, and I have been with Forest Oak Elementary since 1995.
Q: Tell me a little more about the recognition award you received.
A: I was the only school nurse in the country to receive this special honor. Three local school nurses nominated me for the award, which I accepted during the summer in Washington, D.C.
Q: Can you describe a typical day as a school nurse?
A: Everyday is different. Some days I have to give kids their medication, and other days I help take care of kids who are sick or injured. There are 560 kids at Forest Oak, so I am always busy!
Q: What is the toughest part about your job?
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More about Nancy
Age:
City:
Family:
Hobbies:
Secret Past: |
A: The hardest part is taking care of children with chronic illnesses.
Q: Do students still fake illness in order to see you or to get out of being in class?
A: Oh, absolutely. The most important thing when dealing with this issue is what the problem is; maybe the child is having trouble with math. Sometimes, a child may just need a little extra TLC.
Q: What do you love most about your job?
A: I love the kids and the variety. One great thing we do here at the school in our vegetable garden, which earned us a $20,000 grant from Hidden Valley Ranch. The Love Your Veggies campaign only awarded five grant winners in the entire nation which we are so proud of. Hidden Valley actually gave us a grant a few years ago in the amount of $10,000, but this year’s grant will be used to improve our already outstanding nutrition program/garden.
