LRSD Spotlight

Amy Stuff, R.N., has reason to be proud of her job. As the school nurse at Dunbar Magnet Middle School, not only does she take care of sick students, but she also administers wellness plans for students and faculty, monitors blood pressure and diabetes for several staff members and even conducts a weight loss program for students and staff and helps to promote general wellness by coordinating medical care and social services with local health and community agencies. No wonder she was named LRSD's School Nurse of the Year for 2009! Nurse Amy is a compassionate, caring, skilled nurse who truly is an advocate for her students, which was why several of her peers nominated her for this honor.

Margo Bushmiaer, R.N., LRSD Health Services Coordinator, recently was appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). This appointment was made based on her leadership skills, critial thinking and ability to work well with others. Sandi Delack, President of NASN, said that Margo was a "perfect fit" for the Executive Committee and that her thoughts and participation "would help advance the mission of NASN, to assist school nurses to support the health and academic success of students."