A Conversation with Our Nurses
Saint David ’ s Nurses Rachel Manson and Tara O ’ Neill were at the frontlines of Saint David ’ s response to the Covid-19 pandemic . From intensive planning during last spring and summer , to conducting track and trace , to serving with the school ’ s medical advisory group in helping to develop and tweak protocols , it is safe to say that we couldn ’ t have done this year without them . “ Saint David ’ s owes a debt of gratitude to Rachel and Tara ,” said Dr . O ’ Halloran . “ Ultimate professionals , they gave of their own time , to ensure our boys , faculty and staff remained as safe as possible and in school learning . Their efforts throughout this past year were crucial to allowing us to remain open uninterrupted since August . They are Saint David ’ s heroes .”
As the “ pandemic ” school year drew to a close , Rachel and Tara reflected on their roles and the lessons of Covid .
Tara O ’ Neill Rachel Manson
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