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What makes the school nursing specialty stand out is the multi-focal attention to many aspects of student health and well-being, especially management of chronic health conditions and the whole child approach to prevention related to many threats to health, including behavioral health. As we begin the new school year, it is important we plan to take good care of ourselves, both mentally and physically, to attend to personal well-being and to model healthy lifestyles. As school nurses, we know our students and are well-positioned to detect changes in feelings, moods, and behaviors that may indicate mental stress and dysfunction. Please take a few minutes and reacquaint yourself with the NASN mental health resource page for more information to help you support your students. Thanks for all you do. Best wishes for healthy students and healthy school nurses! Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
Mental Health is as Critical to Academic Success as Physical Well-being
A NASN Position Statement
Use NASN's position statement, Mental Health of Students, for discussions about the role of the school nurse in promoting positive mental health outcomes in students. This document includes references in the literature and a printable version to download and share.
Access this document.
A Book for School Mental Health Professionals
Depression in Children and Adolescents: Guidelines for School Practice
This book covers individual, group and school-level interventions and is endorsed by NASN and the National Association of School Psychologists. It has a companion web page with a collection of handouts. Learn more.
Violence Prevention Resources for School Nurses
As much as we would rather think that it can't happen in our school, violence happens. As school begins, be aware of the resources on NASN.org to prevent and address violence, and to help you, children, and families when violence occurs in school. Browse resources.
Share Your Expertise at the NASN 47th Annual Conference - June 2015 Philadelphia
Complete an abstract submission for NASN2015 scheduled for June 24 - 27, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Learn more.
Advance Your Education with an Endowment Fund Scholarship Award
Deadline for application October 15, 2014
This award originated as the Shirley Steel Award in 1994. Shirley Steel, NASN President (1991-92) from the state of Maryland, was a strong advocate for continuing education for school nurses. The original award was funded by a personal donation from Past President Steel and the Maryland Association of School Health Nurses. NASN has continued to budget and annually provide educational scholarships to NASN members who are advancing their education within school nursing. Learn more or apply.
New Job Postings for School Nurses in the NASN Employment Center
Find your next job opportunity on NASN.org. Visit now to browse listings.
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School Nurses in the News
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Twenty Accomplished Nurses from Across Country Selected for Prestigious National Nurse Fellowship Program
NASN member Kathleen Johnson, DNP, RN-BC, NCSN, manager of student health services, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, Washington, was selected as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Executive Nurse Fellow for 2014. This program strengthens the leadership capacity of nurses to shape health care in their communities, states, and nationally. Congratulations, Katie! Read more.
Leadership for Academic Nursing
NASN member Lisa Broussard, DNS, RN, CNE, Nursing Department Head and Associate to the Dean, College of Nursing & Allied Health Professions, was awarded an academic leadership grant to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to develop an executive leadership institute for new and aspiring deans. Congratulations, Lisa! Learn more about this program and access a Directory of 2014 Fellows.
School Nurses & Obamacare
Prevention and Care Continuum Dominate School Nursing Agenda as Millions more Children Gain Insurance
ADVANCE for Nurses
NASN President Carolyn Duff featured in ADVANCE for Nurses article showcasing the role of the school nurse and the Affordable Care Act. "Though the intention of the Affordable Care Act is that children will have greater coverage and access to specialists for chronic conditions, it doesn't imply less reliance on the school nurse. The school nurse's inclusion in the continuum of care will be important," she said. "A pediatric allergist, for instance, may only see a child for a 30-minute period when there's no wheezing. The school nurse, however, sees many symptoms as children engage in their school life, lunches and physical education." Access the article.
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National News That Matters to You
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Research Conference to Focus on Children's Food and Their Environments
Children: Food and Environment is being hosted by the Children's Environmental Health Network (CEHN) February 4-6, 2015 in Austin, Texas. CEHN seeks abstracts related to a broad list of topics including asthma, immune disorders and allergic diseases. Transforming school health is sharing school nursing practice with new audiences. If you would like to share your expertise at this event, submit your abstract by September 11, 2014.
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Identify Students at Risk and Provide Ongoing Assessment
Helpless to Hopeful: Teen Suicide and Depression
This online learning experience is the first Virtual School Nurse Behavioral Health Emergencies module offered by the University of New Mexico Department of Emergency Medicine. Funded by a SAMSHA grant, this offering is designed by school nurses for school nurses. The purpose of this education is to train school nurses by implementing the 4 "R's" of recognition, response, referral, and resources. Learn more and access this module.
Bullying Prevention App
KnowBullying is a free app from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It has conversation starters to begin a discussion with your child and includes warning signs and a section for educators. Learn more or access the app.
Immunization Records Needed for Unaccompanied Children Entering the U.S.
All students need immunization records. The U.S. Department of Education offers a fact sheet providing information to help education leaders better understand the responsibilities of States and local educational agencies (LEAs) in connecting with children from Central America who have recently crossed the U.S.-Mexico border.
Read more and browse FAQ question 5 on immunizations.
Access the fact sheet.
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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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