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June 12, 2014
School Nurses: Supporting Education, Advancing Student Health


The NASN staff is busy in conference preparation mode this week. I'm certainly looking forward to seeing you in San Antonio in a little more than a week and excited about the education, motivation, and inspiration that awaits! Browse some highlights and learn more about this great event. 

Looking forward to seeing you in San Antonio!

Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN
Association News
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Now on NASN Radio - Raising Awareness and Preparing for Reactions to Food Allergies
This latest broadcast includes a link to an epi checklist.
Listen now. [Mac users please note the iTunes account.]
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School Nurses in the News
Manford Williams Elementary School in Texas Bids Farewell to its School Nurse
Fort Bend Herald and Texas Coaster
NASN member Nancy Nowak, school nurse at Manford Williams Elementary School in Fort Bend, Texas said, "Success to me is having had a chance to do what I loved doing for 29 years at Williams Elementary." "Nurse Nancy," as she is known, is retiring. Read article.
National News That Matters to You
Remember Your Vaccines When Traveling This Summer
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the number of measles cases reported so far this year in the United States is the highest in the past 20 years.
Measles can be prevented by the combination MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine.
Read more.
Health Office Toolbox
Take the Pool Safely Pledge
Take one minute to make sure your family stays safe this year by pledging to Pool Safely.  In Spanish also.  Access a pledge for kids and one for adults.

Increasing Access to Drinking Water in Schools
Providing students with access to safe, free drinking water throughout the school day is one strategy schools can use to create an environment that supports health and learning.
Learn more about water at school.
Access the toolkit.
What's Happening
NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals.

NASN2014 - NASN 46th Annual Conference - San Antonio, Texas
June 28 - July 1, 2014 [pre conference June 27th]
Onsite registrations welcome.  Learn more.

Healthfinder.gov's National Health Observances site lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics.

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