School Nurse Huddle
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I'm Lisell Zuñiga, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN, a leader in school health administration and advocate for student wellness. Join me on this show, where we explore school nursing, community health, advocacy, leadership, growth, and school safety. Each episode features insightful conversations, expert advice, and stories celebrating the vital role of school nurses in promoting student well-being and safety. Whether you're a seasoned nurse or just starting out, tune in to connect, empower, and inspire your journey in school health. Let's grow together—one huddle at a time!
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The podcast focuses on school nursing, community health, advocacy, leadership, and student safety with episodes covering topics such as the Illinois School Nurse Capacity Study, the impact of legislation like HB5601, and discussions on health equity in school environments.
I’m Lisell Zuñiga, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN, a leader in school health administration and advocate for student wellness. Join me on this show, where we explore school nursing, community health, advocacy, leadership, growth, and school safety. Each episode features insightful conversations, expert advice, and stories celebrating the vital role of school nurses in promoting student well-being and safety. Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or just starting out, tune in to connect, empower, and inspire your journey in school health. Let’s grow together—one huddle at a time!
Join Lisell Zúñiga, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN, on The School Nurse Huddle as she sits down with Aimee Hastings, MSN, RN, NCSN, CDCES, to explore how collaboration and professional development can transform diabetes care in schools.
Aimee, a school nurse with over 22 years of experience and a published NASN Journal author, shares her journey—from managing diabetes as a nurse to gaining firsthand insight as a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes. Together, Lisell and Aimee dive into a statewide initiative in Delaware that trained over 70% of school nurses in diabetes management, highlighting lessons in health equity, legal considerations, and empowering nurses as leaders in their schools.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Aimee’s personal journey and what inspired her focus on diabetes care
The gaps in school-based diabetes training and how they were addressed
How collaboration with the Delaware DOE, Diabetes Coalition, and Lions Club funded a statewide training program
Key outcomes: improved nurse confidence, stronger advocacy, and measurable student success
Tips for school nurses seeking professional growth and leadership opportunities
The fun “What’s in Your Bag?” segment—discover Aimee’s must-have nurse essentials and surprising items
Whether you’re a school nurse, administrator, or advocate, this episode is packed with actionable insights, inspiration, and strategies to make a real difference in student health.
Connect with Lisell: Follow @TheSchoolNurseAdmin on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for leadership, advocacy, and school nurse content. Visit nurselisell.com for resources, newsletters, and upcoming projects.
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