GoodHeart | Tamra Douglas-Atkinson goes beyond first aid to support students

Tamra Douglas-Atkinson laughs when she recalls a moment that unknowingly highlighted one of the biggest misconceptions about school nurses. A few months ago, a student came to her in distress, experiencing shortness of breath. After guiding them through breathing exercises and relaxation techniques, Douglas-Atkinson helped them calm down and sent them back to class.Hours later, the student returned, visibly excited: “Miss! The breathing exercise works, yuh a real nurse fi true!”

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