School Nurse Huddle

Join Lisell Zúñiga, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN, on The School Nurse Huddle as she sits down with Aimee Hastings, MSN, RN, NCSN, CDCES, to explore how collaboration and professional development can transform diabetes care in schools. Aimee, a school nurse with over 22 years of experience and a published NASN Journal author, shares her journey—from managing diabetes as a nurse to gaining firsthand insight as...

Season 2, Episode 1 – “The Tables Have Turned: Facing Today’s Challenges Together” Welcome back to  Season 2  of  The School Nurse Huddle!  And today… the tables have officially turned. For the first time ever, host  Lisell Zuñiga  steps out of the interviewer’s chair and into the hot seat — with special guest host  Araceli Orozco  leading the conversation. In this powerful and heartfelt season op...

🎙️ School Nurse Huddle – Episode 10 Title: From the First Huddle to Now: Season 1 Reflections & What’s Next In this special Season 1 finale, host Lisell Zuñiga, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN , reflects on how The School Nurse Huddle grew from a late-night idea into a platform for connection, advocacy, and leadership among school nurses across Illinois and beyond. 💙 Join Lisell as she revisits memorable mo...

Launching a little later than planned—but better late than never! 💙 People think school nurses get the whole summer off… but we know the truth. From camp nursing and PRN shifts to tutoring, teaching, travel gigs, and even mission trips, school nurses stay busy beyond the bell. Joining me are two inspiring guests and dear friends: 🌟 Araceli Orozco – 2025 NBCSN President’s Award honoree for her wo...

In this episode of the School Nurse Huddle, host Lisell Zuniga discusses the vital role of school nursing, highlights collaboration with the Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue Foundation, and shares insights from the NASN 2025 Conference. The conversation emphasizes the importance of advocacy, community engagement, and the evolving role of school nurses as leaders in healthcare and education. Th...

In this special solo episode, host Lisell Zuñiga—school nurse turned administrator and President-Elect of the Association of School Nurses—dives into one of the most impactful dynamics in school health: the partnership between school nurses and administrators. Fresh off a presentation at the Illinois State Board of Education Conference and inspired by a listener request, Lisell explores how collab...

In this powerful episode of the  School Nurse Huddle , host Lisell Zuñiga chats with Caroline Werenskjold, MPH, Senior Program Manager for Immunizations at ICAAP, to explore the brand-new   Illinois School Immunization Toolkit  — a must-have resource for school nurses and leaders! Join us as we dive into:  Why immunizations and annual physicals matter  What’s inside the toolkit and how to use it  ...

In this powerful and affirming episode of  School Nurse Huddle , host Lisell Zuñiga is joined by the inspirational Robin Cogan—better known as  The Relentless School Nurse . Together, they dive into what it really means for school nurses to step fully into their leadership power by embracing the title of  Chief Wellness Officer . Robin walks us through her transformative blog post,  "5 Steps...

In this powerful episode, Lisell reconnects with the inspiring Nurse Clara Bruno —an early childhood school nurse who’s also making waves as a school board president! From the health office to the boardroom, Clara is proof that school nurses can lead change at every level. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ How Nurse Clara’s journey led her from early childhood nursing to school board leadership...

In this episode of the School Nurse Huddle, host Lisell Zuñiga sits down with the incredible Dr. Eileen Moss, President of the Illinois Association of School Nurses. Dr. Moss dives into the transformative power of advocacy and policy change in school nursing—not just in Illinois but across state lines. They break down the impact of the School Nurse Capacity Bill and how data-driven advocacy is hel...

In this powerful episode of the  School Nurse Huddle , host Lisell Zuñiga sits down with the inspiring Gloria E. Barrera, a school nurse leader and policy advocate, to dive into the groundbreaking work behind the Illinois School Nurse Capacity Study. Gloria shares her personal nursing journey—from her early calling to her influential role as the Illinois Association of School Nurses (IASN) Preside...

It’s finally here!  In this exciting debut episode, Lisell Zuñiga—award-winning school nurse leader and fierce health advocate—opens up about her personal journey, from a hesitant flu vaccine nurse to a powerhouse in school health leadership. She’s getting real about the challenges, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way. But that’s not all—this podcast is all about YOU! School nurses are...

I'm Lisell Zuñiga, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN, a leader in school health administration and advocate for student wellness. I oversee health services across 21 schools, fostering safe and healthy educational environments. Join me on the School Nurse Huddle podcast, where we explore school nursing, community health, advocacy, leadership, growth, and school safety. Each episode features insightful conversa...