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!
In this powerful episode of the School Nurse Huddle, host Lisell Zuñiga chats with Caroline Werenskjold, MPH, Senior Program Manager for Immunizations at ICAAP, to explore the brand-new Illinois School Immunization Toolkit — a must-have resource for school nurses and leaders!
Join us as we dive into:
Why immunizations and annual physicals matter
What’s inside the toolkit and how to use it
How to improve outreach to families and staff
Using data dashboards to guide action
Vaccine myths vs. facts
Plus, we wrap it up with a fun round of “What’s in Your Purse?” for a peek behind the scenes!
Resources Mentioned:
Illinois Vaccination Coverage Dashboard
ICAAP Immunization Toolkit
Ready-to-use flyers, letters, and outreach tools
Tune in now and get equipped to build healthier schools — one vaccine at a time!
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