Who I Am
* A woman who values creativity, intuition, family, friendship, humor, children, success, and sharing
* A professional whose school nursing work continues to be an expression of what I believe is most important in life
* A lifelong student who also loves to teach others
* A change agent who delights in the challenges that require us to grow and continue moving forward
* A human being who struggles with balance
* A spiritual being who believes we each have a purpose and a responsibility to discover it and express it through action
* A woman who seeks to leave each place I have walked a better place for those who follow
* A school nurse
My Background
* Nationally Certified School Nurse, 2002
* Masters in Education, Antioch New England University, 1996
* BS in Behavioral Science, Granite State College, 1993
* Registered Nurse, Bristol Community College, ADN, 1971
My Experience
* School Nurse, 20 years, elementary and middle grades
* Executive Board, NH School Nurses Association
Past President, Current Web Master, Past Newsletter Editor
* School/Community Liaison Nurse
* Consultant and Mentor
* Educator
* Web Master
* Editorial Board Member and Reviewer, Journal of School Nursing
* Author
* Adjunct college faculty
* National presenter and speaker
* Artist
Awards
NH School Nurse of the Year, 2009-2010
National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
Outstanding Contributions to School Nursing 2006
Victor Montana Distinguished Alumna Award
Granite State College 2002
Memberships
My School Nurse Mission Statement
"My mission as a school nurse is to identify, prevent, remove, minimize or manage barriers to educating the child. In addition to nursing interventions, my plans of care will include promoting the education, health and well-being of my students. I will use my nursing knowledge to empower them to attain their best level of all three. I will do this through my example; by teaching them skills; by emphasizing those things that are positive for body, mind and spirit; by supporting those others who care about children; and by making every effort to foster self-responsibility. I will use my gifts as a communicator to share my knowledge and skills, putting these in the hands of the children, parents, educators and any others who come within my circle of influence as a school nurse."
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Gerri Harvey
