Nurse Julie

An elementary school is full of caretakers – after all, we are responding to needs of the youngest in our society – and, in the case of Irving – hundreds of bright eyed, diverse youngsters under one roof.  And, school nurses are in a special category of school caretakers. 

Julie, our nurse, you are an invaluable presence in the midst of Irving.  We often take all you do for granted because you are so darn good at doing it.  You give – give non-stop each minute of the school day. 

  • You apply countless BandAids because you know that a BandAid is a little strip of reassurance that a scrap will heal and get the student back to class. You delve into your stash of crackers to feed the weak, hungry stomachs who didn’t eat in the morning. 
  • You care and track kids who need insulin, inhalers, Epi pens, and prescribed drug medications. 
  • You are calm under pressure paying attention to the smallest details and changes with our kids who have the most serious health conditions.
  • You respond to concerned parents promptly, and you reach out to concerned parents always.
  • You are the eyes of public health – detecting pink eye and lice and stopping their spread. 
  • You plan and execute vision screenings flawlessly.  After hours of planning and communication, last week you organized a free dental exam for 108 students! 
  • And, your mission doesn’t stop with just the kids. You welcome the staff with our personal health questions and concerns – always with confidentiality and concern. 

 Healthy children learn better.

Julie, you do your thing to ensure that our kids are healthy and you do it with care, kindness and respect for students and staff.  You are truly valued at Irving -  Thank you.





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  1. LeeAnne LaydenMarch 19, 2019 at 6:08 PM

    I really liked this post. Our buildings are full of unsung heroes but none more than our nurses. I look forward to reading more of your posts!

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