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More than 1,000 school nurses and conference faculty are registered for NASN2014! Fantastic! I hope I will see YOU in San Antonio. There are session topics you care about and a city venue of beauty, history and much to do and see. If you haven't already registered, do so this week to get the reduced pre-registration rate. Be there, NASN2014 in San Antonio! See you San Antonio! Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
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Meet Us in the Heart of Texas, San Antonio!
The NASN 46th Annual Conference, NASN2014, reduced pre-registration rate deadline is Friday, May 16th. Do something for yourself; decide today to invest in your future and have an experience built just for you!
Learn more about NASN2014.
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Survey Reveals Meningococcal Meningitis Awareness LevelsA new survey, from the Voices of Meningitis Initiative, indicates that most moms are unaware of the serious effects of this rare form of meningitis. Updated resources from this initiative have just been released and include a survey fact sheet and template letters to send home with students. Access these resources to share with families and your school community. Congratulations to the Mississippi School Nurse Association! Their recruitment efforts earned them a $1,500 Affiliate Membership Recruitment Annual Conference Scholarship from NASN! Learn more about this scholarship. And the winner is . . . Jennifer Tracy, BSN, RN, from Pleasanton, Texas! Jennifer is the recipient of a $1,500 New Member Annual Conference Scholarship from NASN. Congratulations Jennifer! Thank you to all who joined NASN between April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014 to be eligible for this random drawing scholarship. Learn more about this scholarship. Keeping Students Healthy, Safe, Ready to Learn through Care CoordinationA blog post from NASN on LillyPad NASN Executive Director, Donna Mazyck and NASN Director of Diabetes and Nursing Education, Sarah Butler, share their thoughts about care coordination to support students with chronic health conditions at school. Read this blog post. Employment Center Lists Jobs of Interest to School Nurses NASN's employment center is updated regularly with new postings. Visit NASN.org to browse a complete list.
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School Nurses in the News
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Pamboukes Named New Hampshire School Nurse of the Year
Seacoastonline
NASN member Barbara Pamboukes, a school nurse leader for the Portsmouth School District, recently received the prestigious 2014-2015 School Nurse of the Year award from the New Hampshire School Association. Her nomination form highlighted that, "Barbara has shown expertise in school nursing practice." Read this article.
Salute to Nurses: Top 10 Area Nurses Receive Recognition for Dedicated Care of Those in Need
Houston Chronicle
NASN member Violet Clarke, a school nurse at Chavez High School in Richmond, Texas, is among the top ten nurses recognized by the Houston Chronicle honoring the nurses of greater Houston for their selfless contributions and sacrifice to patients. Clarke has been there for students, teachers and staff at Chavez for the past 11 years. Read this article.
As part of this same recognition, NASN member Lisa "Beth" Pali was selected by the Houston Chronicle as one of the Top 100 Nurses in Houston. Further, Pali received the Klein (Texas) Independent School District Ambassador Award for her significant contribution to public education. Pali is one of five Texas school RNs who is a NASN Epinephrine Resource School Nurse.
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National News That Matters to You
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Call for 2014 Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative (AFSI) Champion Award
Has your school taken action to create a healthier learning environment for students living with asthma? If so, the American Lung Association wants to hear from you. Their AFSI champion award recognizes schools that have established a comprehensive asthma management plan. Applications are due by Monday, June 16, 2014. Learn more about the guidelines and be inspired by a video showing the efforts of a 2013 award recipient.
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Food Allergy Management Program Checklist
This checklist provides an overview of how to use the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention document, Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs and provide leadership in your individual practice of school nursing. Access the checklist.
Audio Recorded Conversation on Recognizing a Youth Who is Struggling Emotionally
The National PTA and American Psychological Association hosted an important conversation titled, How to Tell When a Kid is Struggling Emotionally. Access this recording and a tip sheet for families.
Webinar on the Key Components of a Comprehensive Diabetes Management Program
Enhancing Diabetes Management in Schools: Policy, Protocol, and Collaboration
May 30, 2014, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
This webinar will provide an overview including elements to include in policy and protocol, and highlight strategies for improving collaboration between schools, families, and the student's health care team. Learn more or register.
Resources to Support Children's Eye Health
The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health presents a collaborative effort to support children's eye health, the Year of Children's Vision. Their website has a wealth of information (in different languages) to address the vision health of children in Head Start and early childhood programs. It also has family education materials that are easy to read and culturally friendly. Learn more.
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Pre-Registration Deadline for NASN2014, the NASN 46th Annual Conference
May 16, 2014
Get registration fees and details.
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