At HAIS, we often tease Ms Thuy that she must have magic powers.
Somehow, even the smallest scratch feels instantly better after a visit to her office and one of her famous “magic plasters.” A tiny graze that felt like a catastrophe suddenly becomes completely manageable. A dramatic paper cut? Miraculously cured. A mysterious ache? Gone within minutes.
Of course, the plaster is not actually magic.
But Ms Thủy? We are still not entirely convinced she is not.
There is a common misconception that school nurses are not “real” nurses. At HAIS, we know that could not be further from the truth.
School nurses play an essential role in the education landscape. For parents and teachers, it is deeply reassuring to know that high quality medical care is always available on campus. Whether it is a headache, a playground fall, or something more serious, Ms Thuy handles each situation with professionalism and composure.
And then there are the “emergencies.”
A tiny scratch that feels like the end of the world, a very dramatic paper cut, a mysterious ache that disappears the moment Ms Thuy says, “Let me have a look.”
It is quite remarkable how quickly some of our students recover after a visit to the nurse’s office. A plaster, a kind word, and a little bit of Ms Thuy
At HAIS, we often tease Ms Thuy that she must have magic powers.
Somehow, even the smallest scratch feels instantly better after a visit to her office and one of her famous “magic plasters.” A tiny graze that felt like a catastrophe suddenly becomes completely manageable. A dramatic paper cut? Miraculously cured. A mysterious ache? Gone within minutes.
Of course, the plaster is not actually magic.
But Ms Thủy? We are still not entirely convinced she is not.
There is a common misconception that school nurses are not “real” nurses. At HAIS, we know that could not be further from the truth.
School nurses play an essential role in the education landscape. For parents and teachers, it is deeply reassuring to know that high quality medical care is always available on campus. Whether it is a headache, a playground fall, or something more serious, Ms Thuy handles each situation with professionalism and composure.
And then there are the “emergencies.”
A tiny scratch that feels like the end of the world, a very dramatic paper cut, a mysterious ache that disappears the moment Ms Thuy says, “Let me have a look.”
It is quite remarkable how quickly some of our students recover after a visit to the nurse’s office. A plaster, a kind word, and a little bit of Ms Thuy magic, and suddenly they are ready to run back to class again.
But her impact reaches far beyond physical care.
Students do not only visit her when they feel unwell. They come when they need a quiet moment. When they feel overwhelmed. When they simply need someone to listen. Her office is not just a medical room. It is a safe space.
If Ms Thuy is absent for even a few days, despite having another qualified nurse covering, students immediately ask, “Where is Ms Thuy?” Some even stop by her office during break time just because they miss her. That says more than any job description ever could.
Children’s love is beautifully simple and honest. They naturally give their hearts to the people who genuinely care for them. And the affection our students show Ms Thuy speaks volumes. It cannot be instructed. It cannot be forced. It is earned through patience, kindness, and daily acts of quiet care.
For seven years, almost since the very beginning of HAIS, Ms Thuy has been part of our journey. As our school approaches eight years of growth, she has been there for nearly all of it, caring for our community with empathy and unwavering dedication.
She is not only our school nurse. She is a listener. A comforter. A quiet hero behind the scenes.
And occasionally, a miracle worker for very small scratches.
Thank you, Ms Thuy, for the kindness you show, the reassurance you give, and the countless small moments of care that make a very big difference in the lives of our students.
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