I hope this letter finds you doing well on this beautiful fall day. Here in the great state of Kansas, we are having crisp fall air in the morning followed by a wonderful ray of sunshine in the evening. I love this time of year. It reminds me of God’s beauty and that change is necessary to get through the next part of life. Today’s episode, while comical, will truly empower you to use the policies and guidelines your school already has in place. While some schools are being overrun with dogs and cats entering their classrooms, I find it very crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of all those that are around them. Students have allergies, animals are unpredictable, animals carry diseases. As a nurse and educator you should stand firm for the safety and well-being of your students, teachers, and staff. Correct health inspections, immunizations, and personnel should be used when animals are in the classroom.

Episode 14 - Furry Friends

Today, I close out the 3-part series on the Nuremberg Code by focusing on the 10 principles of the code and how those 10 principles directly correlate to our ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. School nurses and educators have ethical responsibilities to our students. We are both responsible for the health and well-being of our students as well as academic education and cognitive development. Yes, we each come at these important tasks from a different angle, but we are all striving for student safety and success. The purpose of the Nuremberg Code was patient safety and success. It is time to make the Nuremberg Code great again, better yet, it is time to make the Code of Ethics for Nurses great again. This week, I challenge you to read the ANA Code of Ethics. Reflect on how this directly impacts each encounter you have with a student or fellow co-worker. How can you be a better nurse or educator by implementing the code of ethics?&nbsp; ANA Code of Ethics - <a href="https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/ethics/code-of-ethics-for-nurses/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/ethics/code-of-ethics-for-nurses/</a>

Episode 13 - Nuremberg Part 3

A 2018 study found that 22% of Millennials in America are not sure that they have ever heard of the Holocaust and 41% of American adults are not sure what Auschwitz was. This is strikingly alarming! Social, economic, and political pressures that existed in the 1930s and 1940s exist today and are impacting the way our students and patients are receiving medical care. This has a direct effect on how students are learning and performing in the classroom. Join me today as I discuss specific examples of atrocities doctors and nurses committed and how the same crimes are being committed today.

Episode 12 - Nuremberg Part 2

The Nuremberg Trials, which took place after World War II, were a series of military tribunals held to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for their roles in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other atrocities committed during the Holocaust and the war. The Nuremberg Trials directly shaped medical ethics that has a direct correlation and impact on the field of nursing to this day. The Nursing Code of Ethics incorporates principles of respect for human dignity, patient autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence, which align with the ethical principles articulated in the Nuremberg Code. The Nuremberg Trials served as a stark reminder of the atrocities that can occur when ethical principles are ignored or violated in healthcare and research settings. The Nuremberg Trials underscored the need to protect vulnerable populations, including prisoners, minorities, and those incapable of giving informed consent. Nursing ethics also emphasize the protection and advocacy for vulnerable patients, including children, and those with diminished decision-making capacity. The lessons from Nuremberg contribute to a heightened awareness of these responsibilities, especially as we care for the nation’s children.&nbsp; Let’s make Nuremberg great again.

Episode 11 - Nuremberg Part 1

The next two months have a lot of uncertainty as fear of potential lock downs and mandates begin circulating in the news. Like a blank canvas, the next few weeks hold within them the potential for both challenges and triumphs. As you begin navigating discussions, policy changes, mandates, and all other potential harms, remember that you have an opportunity to redeem yourself.&nbsp; Getting a second chance is of paramount importance as it offers the opportunity for personal growth and redemption. Mistakes are inevitable in life, and a second chance allows individuals to learn from their errors and make amends. Never be forced to look at your children through a mask or hold them while they cry out in pain due to a needle in their arm from an unneeded vaccination. You are about to be given an opportunity to rewrite the narrative, to mend what was once fractured, and to paint vibrant strokes on that canvas.&nbsp; Today, and over the next few weeks, I am going to embark on the “Make Nuremberg Great Again” series in order for you to have the education and resources needed to speak truth and logic into the covid nonsense. Our children are worth fighting for. Do not let this second chance go to waste. Perhaps, this is God’s opportunity for you to repent, make amends, and seek him.

Episode 10 - Never Again

Wokeism is working diligently to re-make America. It’s doing this by lurching onto our children and transforming them right in front of us. Think of a thick morning fog moving between the trees, its moving between our children as fast as it can. Wokeism is a religion, and we must stop it in its tracks. As school nurses and teachers we must stand our ground and fight.&nbsp; This week I lay out to you your defense for when the meeting comes that you are reprimanded for standing and speaking truth. It’s important to do your own homework. Below are links to important items needed for your case.&nbsp; Woke Inc: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/woke-inc-inside-corporate-america-s-social-justice-scam-vivek-ramaswamy/16292081?ean=9781546090786" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/p/books/woke-inc-inside-corporate-america-s-social-justice-scam-vivek-ramaswamy/16292081?ean=9781546090786</a> Vivek Ramaswamy: <a href="https://www.vivek2024.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.vivek2024.com/</a> Peterson v. Wilmur Communications: <a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp2/205/1014/2332160/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp2/205/1014/2332160/</a> United States v. Seeger: <a href="https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/380/163/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/380/163/</a> Welsh v. United States: <a href="https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/398/333/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/398/333/</a> Venters v. City of Delphi: <a href="https://casetext.com/case/venters-v-city-of-delphi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://casetext.com/case/venters-v-city-of-delphi</a> EEOC: <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/employment-discrimination-based-religion-ethnicity-or-country-origin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/employment-discrimination-based-religion-ethnicity-or-country-origin</a>

Episode 9 - Your Defense

I have spent the past weekend putting a special twist on Dr. Seuss’s “Oh the Places You’ll Go.” As you know the book holds a special place in my heart. While I am no Dr. Seuss and a terrible artist, I’ll spare you the drawings for now. I hope that you are able to embark on a journey through the whimsical verses and that you are instantly transported to the many decisions you have to make.&nbsp; Dr. Seuss’s book offers comfort during challenging times and acknowledges the inevitability of setbacks, doubts, and waiting periods. In the end, the book encourages readers to rise above the difficulties and believe in their own capabilities. On the other hand, Dr. Steele’s twisted version is sure to cause confusion.&nbsp; So without further adieu, may I present to you, “Oh, the Transitions You’ll Undergo” by Dr. Steele.

Episode 8 - Dr. Steele as Dr. Seuss

Can you believe it is August 1? Where did the summer go? It seems like two weeks ago we were just starting summer break. The words “back to school” always remind me of Dr. Seuss’s book “Oh the places you’ll go.” This is a wonderful book about the ups and downs of choices in one’s life. Choices that may lead down dark roads, bright roads, higher ups, and lowly lows. This book is considered Dr. Seuss’s farewell salute. As school begins, what farewell salute will you be leaving with your students this year? Will it be part of the 98 ¾ percent that is guaranteed to inspire or the 98 ¾ percent that feeds negative desires? Join me this week as we start a brand new season of “Confessions of a School Nurse.” Episode 7, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” is sure to aspire you to use logic, confess the truth, and to get you on your way.

Episode 7 - Oh, the Places You'll Go!

One would think that applying logic would be easy and understood by all; however, our current society tells me differently.&nbsp; I believe that when education is lacking and social influences are abundant, logic is difficult to apply.&nbsp; Without logic, there is no truth.&nbsp; Without truth, there is no integrity.&nbsp; And without integrity, our values and morals become compromised.&nbsp; Integrity is the foundation of nursing practice, and is also the foundation for good solid educators.&nbsp; Integrity plays a crucial role in upholding ethical principles, honesty, and being truthful in interactions with students, communities, and colleagues.&nbsp; Embracing truth, by acting with integrity, is essential, not only for building trust, but also for delivering high-quality student care and ensuring positive outcomes for all students.&nbsp;&nbsp;	Join me this week as I take a break from the school-to-scalpel pipeline and spend a bit of time pouring out my heart and soul on the topic of logic and truth. I am currently redesigning my podcast into shorter, weekly segments that will air every Tuesday beginning on August 1. Confess to tell the truth!

Episode 6 - Integrity

School nurses have a front row seat to the indoctrination of our youth through their classrooms and the medical field. As a trusted adult in the school communities, it is imperative that school nurses confess the truth. Join me on playing offense and defense in this game of indoctrination.

Confessions of a School Nurse

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