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School is barely underway, and already it is time to plan for flu season. So, without delay, please take that critical step in flu prevention - get vaccinated! As trusted health professionals and health advocates in school communities, it is important that school nurses provide a strong recommendation that everyone 6 months and older needs the flu vaccine every year and lead by example by getting the vaccine yourself. The goal is to keep students, staff and school nurses healthy and in school every day. For more information visit NASN's seasonal influenza resources page. Best wishes for healthy students and healthy school nurses this school year! Carolyn L. Duff, MS, RN, NCSN NASN President |
Call for Abstract Submissions - NASN2015 in Philadelphia
Share your expertise at NASN's 47th Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by submitting an abstract to present an educational session. The deadline for submissions is October 7, 2014.
Learn more.
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Your Recommendation for the Flu Vaccine Can Make a Difference
Schools provide an excellent venue for the exchange of the influenza virus between students, school staff, and the broader community. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent flu. A strong recommendation to get vaccinated by a healthcare provider - including the school nurse - is linked to actual vaccine uptake. Consider using the NASN educational campaign, Fighting the Flu Happens at School!, to voice your recommendation.
Fight the Flu Patient Education Program
NASN, in partnership with MedImmune Advocacy, is providing new educational materials, Fight the Flu Patient Education Program, free to NASN Members.These education materials are designed to help you deliver easy to read information for students and families on influenza. The program highlights key facts about the flu and promotes awareness of the importance of vaccination to prevent the spread of flu. Access the resources.
(NASN member login required.)
School Nurse Immunization Efforts Recognized - A Grade Winners
As part of the "immunization neighborhood," schools and school nurses recommend and provide vaccines. Three school nurses were chosen as A Grade winners this past spring for their outstanding immunization efforts and are featured in the article "Increasing Immunization Rates Through the Immunization Neighborhood - Recognizing School-located Immunization Programs" in September's NASN School Nurse. Browse article titles and abstracts.
Full-text article access is available to NASN members.
NASN Participates in the Call to Action: HPV Vaccination as a Public Health Priority
The report highlights the proceedings of a May 2014 roundtable that NASN participated in, sponsored by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, focused on the importance of HPV vaccination for cancer prevention. The Call to Action report and other HPV resources are available online at the new NFID HPV Resource Center.
Increase Your Advocacy Skills with an Advocacy Education Award
Deadline for application October 15, 2014
This Award was originally named in honor of Sally Williams, NASN's first President (1970-71). Past President Williams, of California, worked tirelessly for many years to convince the National Education Association (NEA) to address the unique needs and contributions of school nurses. On July 4, 1968 her efforts resulted in the establishment of the Department of Nursing within the NEA. Her vision was to bring school nurses together with a common voice and goal in speaking out on legislative issues that impacted school health.
Learn more or apply.
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School Nurses in the News
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Wisconsin School Nurses Encourage Back-to-School Vaccinations
LaCrosseTribune.com
NASN Member and President of the Wisconsin Association of School Nurses (WASN) Rachel Gallagher said, "The best way to keep students healthy and in school is to have them immunized prior to the school year." WASN reminds parents of the importance of back-to-school vaccinations, especially with a federal court ruling this summer in New York upholding a law allowing schools and health departments to send unvaccinated students home during vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks. The law is similar to Wisconsin's. Read this article.
Illinois Association of School Nurses Provide Back-to-School Tips
WIFR.com
Students across Illinois are gearing up to head back to the classroom. To help families prepare, the Illinois Association of School Nurses (IASN) shares five simple items to their back-to-school checklist, ensuring a smooth transition into the 2014-2015 school year. Read this article.
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National News That Matters to You
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CoCo Goes Back to School Digital Book for Children and Families with Type 1 Diabetes
The Lilly Diabetes and Disney digital books explore real-life challenges and success stories children of all ages face in managing type 1 diabetes. Share them with your students and their families. Access the books.
What's Going on with the Flu this Week Near You?
As we move through the fall and winter, it's valuable to know whether the flu is "on the move" in your state or region. Access the weekly CDC FluView maps to be up to date on the latest news. Consider printing this and posting it in your office or in the faculty room!
Free "Play Healthy" Toolkit Available through the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and the Major League Baseball Charities
This free Toolkit is designed for coaches, parents, and school staff to help young people make healthy decisions and prevent them from abusing performance-enhancing substances and prescription drugs. Learn more and receive your Play Healthy Toolkit, available in English and Spanish.
School Planning Materials: Know What to do About the Flu
To help prevent seasonal flu from spreading, FLU.GOV offers school planning materials that include a Q&A document for schools, Communication Toolkits for schools, and emergency planning guides for Pandemic Flu. Access the resources.
New CDC Toolkit: Increasing Access to Drinking Water in Schools
The CDC's free toolkit provides information to help make clean, free drinking water readily available throughout multiple points in a school setting and helps make the healthy choice the easy choice for students! Learn more about how schools can increase access to drinking water in schools.
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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.
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