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Association News

NASN2014 Attendees Discover Twitter's Qualities for Sharing Information and Ideas
More than 100 attendees micro blogged their conference experience on Twitter allowing others to share in their learning.  Conference tweets were identified with the conference hashtag #NASN2014.  Several volunteers provided Twitter lessons to attendees.  In the end, more than 700 tweets containing the conference hashtag were published, including tweets with photos and links to resources.  Browse #NASN2014 tweets.

Conference Attendees Provide Testimonials with the Cameras Rolling
More than 70 school nurses shared inspiring testimonials about what it means to be a school nurse, the positive impact the school nurse has on students, and the benefits of an NASN membership. These testimonials, captured on video, are the first in what will be used to create a media library for use by NASN and school nurses in telling their story.  Subscribe to our channel on YouTube to be notified when we release these videos. 

Passport Game Rewarded Attendees and Exhibitors
More than a dozen of the 94 exhibitors at NASN2014 participated in the Passport Game and several donated prizes to a handful of lucky game winners.  Prizes went to the following, randomly selected, attendees:
Congratulations to the winners and a great BIG thank you to our vendors!  Learn about NASN Annual Conference exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities.

The Purses for Nurses Silent Auction Provided Competitive Fun
Dozens of purses and related items, generously donated by NASN affiliate school nurse organizations and other friends of NASN, were placed for auction.  In the end, the silent bidding "war" raised more than $8,300 for the NASN Endowment Fund; a new record for the annual event.  Monies raised are used for research grants and educational advancement scholarships.  Learn how you can support the NASN Endowment Fund. 

Thank You for Helping Us Reach 5,000 Likes on Facebook
We sent out a challenge to NASN members to help us reach 5,000 Likes on Facebook before the end of the 46th Annual Conference and YOU responded! By the close of NASN2014, we went beyond 5,000 Likes! During the conference, we had 98 new Likes that helped us reach our goal and our page had more than 16,000 viewers.  Like our page on Facebook too!

Lexington One School Nurse of the Year Offers Look at Unique Healthcare Role
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NASN member Amy Wood became a school nurse to remain in the healthcare field while spending more time with her growing family.  Wood, the school nurse for White Knoll Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina, was named Lexington School District One's School Nurse of the Year for 2014 in June. This fall, she'll begin her eighth year serving the White Knoll community. Read this article.

Full-day Kindergarten is Another Link Between Health and Academics
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends full-day kindergarten programs to improve the health prospects of low-income and racial and ethnic minority children, thus promoting health equity.  Read more.

Drinking Through a Straw Can Help Prevent Tooth Decay
Teens who drink soda, and other sweetened beverages, should try these tips to help prevent tooth decay: 1. Use a straw to keep the soda from having direct contact with the teeth; and 2. Rinse with water afterward so the saliva bathing the teeth is less acidic.  Read more from the Academy of General Dentistry.

Share your Experience about Transitioning Students
Please share your thoughts and experiences about transitioning students back to school from a home/hospital stay. The information will be used to develop materials specifically for school nurses.  Submit responses by July 16, 2014.
Review the consent form. 
Participate in the short survey.    
This survey is a partnership between NASN and Maria Hernández Finch, PhD from Ball State.

Toolkit Addresses Childhood Obesity in Rural Communities
Childhood Obesity Prevention Strategies for Rural Communities is a toolkit from Nemours that provides examples of obesity prevention initiatives and strategies in rural communities to help advance the field and spread what works.   The resource covers five sectors that serve children, including schools.  Access the toolkit.

Resources to Help Those With Diabetes Choose Healthy Foods this Summer
Making healthy food choices is an important part of staying healthy. With barbeques, carnivals, and other special occasions during the summer, choosing healthy foods can be a challenge. The National Diabetes Education Program offers timely resources for this challenge.
Access a bilingual recipe booklet.
Access tips for eating healthy at summer gatherings.

NASN's Calendar of Events has a list of upcoming events for school nursing professionals.  Events happening soon include:

School Emergency Traige Training

July 12, 2014

Texas

South Dakota School Nurses Association's Annual Conference

July 15 - 16, 2014

Georgia Association of School Nurses' Summer Conference

July 16 - 18, 2014

2014 Advances in School Nursing Summer Conference from American Healthcare Institute

July 22 - 25, 2014

Ohio

Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in School

July 23, 2014

Virginia

Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in School

July 28, 2014

Missouri

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