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In mid-December of 2024, another school shooting was making headlines. This time, the shooter was a girl student in Wisconsin who pulled out a gun and opened fire – killing two people, wounding six others. As we grow numb to the media reports of school shootings, as well as those that the media doesn’t cover, school nurse Robin Cogan, RN, refuses to be complacent about the persistent gun violence in our country. Robin is the author of the blog Relentless School Nurse, a blog she writes on a variety of topics related...2025-01-2130 min
The Mother Of It AllWhat Every Parent Needs To Understand About School Shootings & Lockdowns with David RiedmanNo one wants to think about school shootings. But nearly every day in our country, a gun is fired on a campus. Often, when that happens, entire student bodies are then traumatized by spending hours in lockdown. David Riedman of the K-12 school shooting database — an unparalleled collection of data about school shootings that has been used as a resource by publications like The Economist and New York Times, as well as organizations like the FBI— joins Sarah and Miranda to talk about the thing none of us want to talk about but that we absolutely must: American school’s gun...2024-10-1455 min
Love n' LearyThe Relentless School Nurse and Gun ViolenceWe kick off season 2 with a sobering topic: recently, there was yet another school shooting, this time in Georgia at the Apalachee High School. Mass shootings and school violence have significantly increased in the US in the last decade - and this year looks to be no different. So far, since September 6th, there have been at least 46 school shootings. We talked with Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN) in the Camden City School District in New Jersey and is the New Jersey Director for the National Association of School...2024-09-1731 min
The Visible VoicesThe Relentless School Nurse Robin Cogan on School Safety, Gun Violence Prevention, and AdvocacyIn this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, we speak with special guest Robin Cogan, known as The Relentless School Nurse, to discuss critical issues surrounding school safety and gun violence prevention. As a national leader in school nursing and a vocal advocate for child safety, Robin sheds light on the daily realities faced by students, educators, and health professionals in the wake of escalating school violence.
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FAACT's RoundtableEp. 213: Back-To-School Must-Knows About AccommodationsBack to School is here, and one of the most powerful steps any family can take is understanding their legal rights and how to stay calm and cool if their student hits challenges. We’re sitting down with FAACT’s General Counsel, Amelia Smith, JD, to hear her top Must-Knows about the Americans with Disability Act, K-12, and College so your family can start the school year equipped with the best knowledge possible. Resources to keep you in the know:Civil Rights Advocacy Center- FAACT's in-depth weblink for accommodationsAmericans with Disabilities Act Info...2024-08-1224 min
The Hope MatrixEpisode 31: A School Nurse’s Hope Story, featuring Robin CoganIn this episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, host Kathryn Goetzke talks with Robin Cogan, a Nationally Certified School Nurse entering her 24th year in the Camden City School District of New Jersey. Robin also serves as the New Jersey Director of the National Association of School Nurses.Robin shares her experiences working during the Covid-19 pandemic and discusses the crucial role of school nurses in promoting resilience, self-care, and hope. Kathryn and Robin talk about the need for mental health support, education, and resources to prevent gun violence and manage feelings of hopelessness. They also explore...2024-06-271h 16
Back to School ShootingsEpisode 2: Can School Nurses Prevent the Next School Shooting?Host: David RiedmanGuest: Robin Cogan, National Association of School Nurses and Relentless School Nurse BlogOn the show we talked about:* Robin’s career in occupational health and deciding to work inside Camden City, NJ schools for the last two decades.* Role of a school nurse as the Chief Wellness Officer and being the frontline emergency medical responder for hundreds—or thousands—of students each day.* Investing in a Student Wellness Team with school nurses, psychologists, and social workers can identify at-risk students and provide a wide array of ass...2024-06-0348 min
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Mental Health Goes to SchoolEpisode 6 - School nurses working on the frontlines of school health and safety w/ Robin CoganSchool nurses and school health and safety are intertwined and yet often misunderstood. The role that nurses play in the school environment varies across states and districts - although far too many schools and districts have no or too few school nurses. Feeling safe is fundamental for students to be able to learn and for teachers and others to help students learn. Unfortunately, school nurses are often not included in conversations about school safety despite their being on the front lines of students’ lives.Ensuring safety in school requires attention to a wide range of...2023-09-2153 min
FAACT's RoundtableEp. 176: Working with Your School Nurse to Update Accommodations for the School YearDiscover the inside tips for working directly with your school nurse as you establish or maintain food allergy accommodations for your child. We are joined today by Nationally certified school nurse, Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, whose commentary has been featured on CNN and the New York Times, discussing best practices and tips for families!To keep you in the know, here are some helpful links:FAACT's Food Allergies and SchoolFAACT's Parents Planning for SchoolRelentless School Nurse - (Robin Cogan's website)FAACT's Civil Rights Advocacy Resource CenterY...2023-08-0925 min
Sage Nursing and Other Health SpecialtiesNASN July 2023: School Nurses Can Reduce Firearm Injuries and DeathsNASN School Nurse Editor, Cynthia Galemore, interviews Laurie Combe and Robin Cogan about the article, "School Nurses Can Reduce Firearm Injuries and Deaths" which can be found in Volume 38, Issue 4. To view the article, click here.2023-07-0614 min
Unapologetic Disrupters for Good PodcastEpisode #90: Robin Cogan, Carey Sipp, and 70+ Guests - TIENetwork PodcastThis unique episode was recorded live at the fourth annual Trauma Informed Educators Network Conference! Listen to Robin Cogan, Carey Sipp and over 70 others share their thoughts!
Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN is a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN), currently in her 22nd year as a New Jersey school nurse in the Camden City School District. Robin is the New Jersey Director for the National Association of School Nurses representing the New Jersey State School Nurses Association. She is proud to be a Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Fellow and past Program Mentor. Robin is the honored recipient...2023-06-231h 07
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Discover Your Talent–Do What You Love1106. A Day in the Life of a Registered Nurse, Robin CoganRobin Cogan, MEd, RN, is a Nationally Certified School Nurse with more than 20 years as a school nurse. She serves on several national boards and is the Legislative Co-Chair for the New Jersey State School Nurses Association. She serves as faculty in the School Nurse Certificate Program at Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing, "I would suggest talking to as many nurses as you can, looking at the different areas of nursing based on what your interests are. There are so many areas to explore, today you need a guide and mentor.”2022-11-1442 min
Lewy Body Roller CoasterTake 2: Lewy Terms Defined Pt 2Podcast Linda is taking 2 weeks off for her birthday…so enjoy the replay of Lewy Terms Defined part 2 with Dr. Sara .Just a reminder- we are not giving medical advice, merely sharing our experiences.This week, Sara returns to help us talk about the many terms you may hear that relate to some aspect of Lewy Body Dementia. When you listen, you will hear the technical definition of the terms and then hear examples from personal experiences which helps us have a better understanding for each terms discussed. There were so many terms many of you sen...2022-08-0647 minLewy Body Roller CoasterTake 2:Lewy Terms Defined Pt 1Podcast Linda taking 2 weeks off for her birthday so enjoy the replay of Lewy Terms Defined part 1 with Dr. Sara .Just a reminder- we are not giving medical advice, merely sharing our experiences.This week, Sara returns to help us talk about the many terms you may hear that relate to some aspect of Lewy Body Dementia. When you listen, you will hear the technical definition of the terms and then hear examples from personal experiences which helps us have a better understanding for each terms discussed. There were so many terms many of you sent m...2022-07-2739 min
FAACT's RoundtableEp. 128: Working with Your School Nurse to Update Your Accommodations for the School YearNationally certified school nurse, Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, whose commentary has been featured on CNN and the New York Times to name a few, discusses best practices for working with your school nurse to update your student's accommodations. Hear from one of the nation's foremost school nurses to pick up new tips for the upcoming school year.To keep you in the know, here are some helpful links:Our Children Will Suffer If Adults Can't Get Covid-19 Precautions Right: Opinion article by Comilla Sasson/Robin CoganCNN LIVE...2022-07-2727 min