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"School nurses are called on more and more to take leadership roles in planning for and providing school health services." ~ A quote from Carolyn Duff in the NASN Radio broadcast, The 21st Century School Nurse.
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As we take a moment to reflect upon the two profound words that mark the anniversary of September 11th, "Never Forgotten," we are reminded that school nurses not only work to ensure students are healthy and ready to learn, but also that they are safe at school. Safety takes on-going collaboration with local and state agencies as well as with our Members of Congress. The need for collaboration is especially acute with emergency preparedness. I invite you to revisit the NASN position statement, Emergency Preparedness and Response in the School Setting - The Role of the School Nurse, to connect the memories of this important day with school nursing action to safeguard the futures of our students. In Reflection and Hope. 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 first deadline for submissions is October 7, 2014.
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What are the Chances Your Job will be Cut? an NASN Radio Broadcast
This broadcast discusses ways to engage local school districts and communities to advocate for improved access to student health services. Listen now.
Financing Models that Increase Access to Care, Improve Quality and Reduce Costs
In an NASN online continuing education module, learn about financing models that engage school nurses in a patient-centered, coordinated and integrated care delivery system. Learn more or participate in A New Way Forward: Promoting Access to Student Health Services Through Innovative Health Financing Models. [NOTE: First-time learners will create an account on the NASN Learning Center to browse and use the site.]
NASN's School Emergency Triage Training (SETT)
Emergency response plans require coordination with school administrators, staff, and other community first responders. The goal of the SETT program is to provide school nurses with the knowledge, skills, and resources to perform as leaders of First-Aid teams in response to mass casualty events occurring in schools. Learn more about hosting or attending this training.
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. |
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School Nurses in the News
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The Importance of School Nurses for Health of Children
Sound Medicine/Public Radio's Health News Magazine
NPR Digital Network
NASN member Christine Amidon, president of the Indiana Association of School Nurses, shares what it's like to be a school nurse, and the importance they play in health for children. ... "On most days, most school nurses see 60-70 kids in their clinic. It's just a multitude of things." Access the story.
Call Widens for More School Nurses
CBS Local News / Philadelphia
NASN member Cheryl Peiffer and president of the Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, recently shared the podium with Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), who is a co-sponsor of the NURSE Act (S.2297) in the Senate that would increase the number of school nurses by providing grants to local school districts. Access the article.
Fresh Food, Healthy Choices a Big Hit at Hemingford School
The Star Herald
NASN member Judy Stewart, school nurse with Hemingford Public Schools (Scottsbluff, Nebraska), said, "We have had an overwhelming positive response to our fruits and vegetables from all grades. We have also had an enormous jump in participation in the hot lunch program. I won't accept and don't accept that kids will not eat fruits and vegetables." Access the article.
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National News That Matters to You
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Enterovirus D68 in the United States, 2014
There has been an increase in severe respiratory illness among children in some regions of the country causing children to be seen in the emergency rooms and admitted to hospitals. This situation is evolving quickly and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is gathering information to better understand this health issue. NASN will provide you with the latest information available throughout this emerging health situation.
School Nurse Certification Eligibility Changes in 2020
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) has announced a change in the eligibility for the national credential for school nurses. Effective January 2020, candidates taking the examination for national school nurse certification will be required to have earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Learn more and access NBCSN's press release.
2014 Disaster Report Card - Children at Risk
The Save the Children report helps communities prepare to protect and care for the most vulnerable in times of crisis - children. Get child-focused emergency plans, information about emergency training and identify emergency resources that need to be in place before a crisis strikes. See how your state is doing - and make a difference for children. Access the report and resources.
Reducing Environmental Risks for Students in Schools
The environmental conditions in aging or deteriorating school facilities can harm students' health and compromise their ability to learn. This is partly because children may be exposed to a variety of environmental hazards such as lead, asbestos, mold, radon and volatile organic compounds, as well as toxic chemicals and pesticides at school. Read the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation blog.
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Support Child Nutrition Programs for September's Hunger Action Month™!
1 in 5 children in the United States faces hunger
Get involved with this campaign to bring greater attention to the issue of hunger in America.
Next year, Congress has an important opportunity to strengthen child nutrition programs, especially programs that target children when they are out of school and harder to reach. Encourage your Member of Congress to visit a child nutrition program of a local food bank to shine a spotlight on how federal nutrition programs make an impact in your community. For more information access the Hunger Action Month website.
Healthy Vision & Contact Lenses
When many children, teenagers, and even adults think about "who" or "what" they want to be for Halloween, a number of them are tempted to complete their look with decorative contact lenses bought without a prescription. This educational resource offers helpful "Do's and Don'ts" for handling and wearing contact lenses along with some easy-to-follow steps on how to reduce the risk of contact lens-related infection through proper use and care of contact lenses. Access the educational guide.
Start Your School Year with an Assessment of Your School
The School Health Index (SHI): Self-Assessment & Planning Guide 2014 (CDC) is an online self-assessment and planning tool to improve health and safety policies and programs, easy to use and confidential. The SHI enables schools to: identify strengths and weaknesses of health and safety policies and programs; develop an action plan for improving student health; and engage teachers, parents, students, and the community in promoting health-enhancing behaviors and better health.
State Approaches to Asthma Management in Schools
Free Webinar/Thursday, September 18, 2-3 pm EDT
This webinar will feature the leadership and innovative work of two state health departments to strengthen the management of asthma in schools. Panelists from the New Mexico and New York State Departments of Health will share processes and outcomes that have been a part of their asthma initiatives, with a focus on interventions to identify and track students with asthma, implement asthma action plans, and coordinate care with medical providers. Reserve your webinar seat now.
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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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