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Step Up Be Counted! is an initiative developed by NASN and the National Association of State School Nurse Consultants just in time for the new school year. It is designed for school nurses to collect rich and important data to begin building a national standardized data set for school nursing. This school year, school nurses who participate will collect 3 specific data points: 1. the numbers of nurses in schools; 2. the numbers of students with diagnosed chronic health conditions; and 3. the disposition of students seen in school nurse offices. The initiative will expand in future years. This is an exciting initiative for school nursing and we invite ALL school nurses to participate, so feel free to share this with your colleagues. Your participation is important. Access more information including resources and references. Thank you for stepping up to be counted! Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN
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Step Up and Be Counted! Resources to Collect and Share Data from Your PracticeAll school nurses are invited to add their data to this initiative as we begin building a national, standardized data set. NASN has released details about this effort and is hosting webinars to provide support and opportunities for discussion. Access the initiative content on NASN.org. School Nurses Can Increase Meningococcal Prevention AwarenessSchool Nurses "Making a Splash" to Raise Awareness about Meningococcal Meningitis is a blog post that outlines the CDC's recommendations and includes a link to educational resources for school nurses such as downloadable brochures and fact sheets. Read this blog post. Archived Webinar Presents Facts About Bullying and How it Affects YouthMoving from Awareness to Action in Bullying Prevention was originally presented on July 9, 2014 and was hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources, Health Resources and Services Administration, and NASN. Listen to the experts including NASN President, Carolyn Duff, discuss strategies to prevent and respond to bullying and learn about new resources provided by federal partners and NASN in bullying prevention. Access the archived webinar and slides. Ensure That All School Staff Can Recognize Hypoglycemia and Respond AppropriatelyCreating A Team Plan for Managing Hypoglycemia in School is the latest NASN Radio broadcast. Join NASN experts as they discuss supporting students at risk. Listen now. NASN2014 Awards Ceremony HonoreesSchool nurses and supporters of school nursing are doing amazing things with the goal of keeping students healthy, safe and ready to learn! NASN's annual conference attendees enjoyed recognizing some of these stars at the Awards Celebration in San Antonio, Texas. Browse a list of those recognized.
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School Nurses in the News
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East Coweta Middle's Smits Named Georgia School Nurse of the YearTimes-Herald.comNASN member and East Coweta Middle School Nurse (Georgia) Rhonda Smits has been named Georgia's 2015 School Nurse of the Year by the Georgia Association of School Nurses. Smits, a school nurse for 11 years and a registered nurse for 33 years, said, "I feel like I have the best of both worlds here. I love nursing and this school, and I love working with these children. Every day they come in and say something that tickles my fancy. It's never boring." Access the article.
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National News That Matters to You
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Sodium Reduction Campaign Launched by the American Heart Association This campaign, Sodium Break Up, aims to increase awareness and inspire change. The campaign's website includes a pledge to reduce intake, a knowledge quiz, recipes and more. Learn more about this campaign.
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Vaccine-preventable Diseases eBookSchool nurses know that vaccine-preventable diseases are serious. In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month, NASN wants to share Every Child By Two's online and interactive ebook. It includes important information on childhood diseases and the vaccines used to prevent them. The ebook can be downloaded, printed and distributed as a whole or by individual disease. Learn more. School Integrated Pest Management Action Plan for Bed BugsAlthough schools are not conducive to bed bug infestations, school nurses can help diffuse parents' and students' concerns by developing a bed bug action plan and learning more about bed bugs. Access an action plan from eXtension, a research-based learning network. Browse bed bug questions and answers from the Environmental Protection Agency. Discussion-based Forum on Improving Policies Around Gun Safety Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Talking about Gun Violence: Changing the Conversation to Move Policy Forward is a web forum hosted by the Public Health Institute and moderated by Georges Benjamin of the American Public Health Association. It is the third in a series about gun violence as a public health issue. Learn more or register.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness DaySeptember 9, 2014 Learn more and access awareness day resources. 2014 USAnaphylaxis SummitFriday, September 12, 2014 This free one-day regional event in Anaheim, California is hosted by the Allergy & Asthma Network and brings together allergists, school nurses, pediatricians, and others to share resources, strategies and experiences. Learn more or register. NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals.
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The NASN Weekly Digest is an e-news communication of the National Association of School Nurses, Inc. (NASN) sent weekly to NASN members and subscribers. This weekly communication is designed to keep school nurse professionals informed of news, issues, events, and activities related to or affecting school nursing practice.
Although NASN refers to and/or may provide direct access to documents and resources other than those owned or developed by NASN, NASN is not responsible for the content, format, accuracy or availability of such. In addition, NASN does not have any editorial or other control over those materials. In addition, NASN reserves the right to make necessary changes to NASN owned and developed materials without notice.
Copyright 2014 National Association of School Nurses, Inc.
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