Bridging the Gap Between Student Health & Learning

The Joyful School Nurse was created to support teachers and educators as they navigate health concerns and situations that don't always come with clear answers.

Whether it’s a student with a headache right before math, a student who frequently asks to leave class, or you’re unsure if something needs a nurse, you’ll find clear, reliable support.

Here you'll find simple guidance, classroom-ready resources, and real-life strategies designed to help you respond with confidence. Let's keep students in class when appropriate and bring more calm and clarity to your day... without adding more to your plate.

Support for Real Classroom Health Concerns

Everything here is designed to make student health easier to navigate during your busy day.

When to Visit the Nurse

This poster bundle teaches students self-advocacy for health concerns that happen during the school day, while decreasing interruptions in the classroom.

Handwashing Habits

This Google Slides presentation teaches proper handwashing skills and reinforces the importance of germ prevention. Choose from two grade level appropriate presentations: K-2 or 3-5.

Headaches & Stomachaches

This bundle is the perfect duo to guide students through two of the most common health concerns, while decreasing their time spent outside of the classroom.

Teachers, are you Tired of wondering...

"Should I send this student to the Nurse or not?"

THESE 10 SITUATIONS ARE ALWAYS A YES!

Grab my FREE guide, designed by a school nurse who understands the realities of the classroom. This tool will help you reduce uncertainty, support student well-being, and feel more confident handling everyday health concerns.

YES, I NEED THIS!

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Welcome classroom teachers & educators! I’m glad you’ve found me. I'm a registered nurse who grew up with my mom as an elementary school teacher and I feel like my job, as a school nurse, is the perfect intersection of where I could have landed. I have a huge respect for all that you do and... [more]

Frequent Flyers to the Nurse

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The Importance of the Nurse Pass

Early on in my career as a school nurse, I didn’t fully understand just how important student passes really were. In fact, I’ll admit it, I used to joke about them. Some of the more seasoned nurses I worked with seemed obsessed with making sure every student arrived with a pass in hand. And I remember thinking… [more]

Headaches: What’s Really Going On (and What To Try)

If you spend any time in a classroom, you’ve heard it more than once… “Can I go to the nurse? My head hurts.” And if you’re thinking again?, you’re not alone. Headaches are one of the most common reasons students visit the health office, but... [more]

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Students who are struggling to have their basic needs met may also be struggling academically, behaviorally, socially, or emotionally. While a snack isn't the solution to every challenge... [more]

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