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"I am also very excited about school nurses and health services using data to demonstrate their positive effects on student outcomes." ~ A quote from Judy Hoffman in a discussion list message. Login to SchoolNurseNet to see what school nurses are discussing today.
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School nurses have unique opportunities to respond to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. One IOM recommendation suggests that organizations like NASN provide members with opportunities to lead and manage collaborative efforts to conduct research. NASN is indeed doing just that through the initiative with NASSNC to create a standardized data set for school health services, Step Up and Be Counted!, and NASN encourages all school nurses to participate. There will be other NASN research initiatives this fall with the release of a few important surveys. You can learn more about the nursing community response to the The Future of Nursing report on the Campaign for Action website. Besides access to the complete report, you will find state-by-state action coalition news and events such as webinars on transforming the nursing profession. Thank you for all you do in leading the way for improved delivery of and access to health care. Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
Quick Poll
What precautions are you and/or your school taking regarding enterovirus (EV-68)? Take this week's poll.
 Enterovirus D68 Update
School nurses are leaders in providing education and care for students at risk for enterovirus D68 (EV-D68). Lab confirmed cases have been seen in 12 states - Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Learn more and get answers to your questions from the CDC. |
School Nurses are Team Leaders in Preventing Anaphylaxis
This 3-part video series, School Nurses: Partnering to Avoid & Respond to Anaphylaxis, is designed to help create a safer learning environment for students with severe allergies. The three programs are designed to empower parents to partner with their child's school nurse and create an action plan that promotes allergen avoidance and has a clear course of action when it comes to emergency response. Access this video series.
Leadership Strategies and Techniques for School Nurses
In this 1-hour online learning module, Leadership: Advocating for Change, hear how you can be a force for change at the local, state, and national level. The module is free for NASN members. Participants earn 1.0 CNE contact hour. Learn more or participate today. [NOTE: First-time learners will create an account to use the site.]
NASN School Nurse Announces 2015 Issue Themes and Call for Manuscripts
The NASN School Nurse, the clinical resource journal for NASN, has announced the issue themes for 2015, as well as a call for manuscripts. The 2015 themes:
- January 2015: School Nurses - Keeping a Pulse on Health Education
- March 2015: IEP & 504 - Transitions and Extended School Year
- May 2015: School Nursing in the Digital Age
- July 2015: NASN Annual Report - E-Tool PR Kit- Sharing Successes
- September 2015: The Skinny on Rashes - Viral, Bacterial, or Something Else?
- November 2015: Diversity and Cultural Competency in School Nursing Practice
For more information visit the NASN School Nurse or email the editor, Cynthia Galemore at cgalemore@nasn.org.
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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Enterovirus Hits Special School for Kids With AsthmaABC News / ColoradoColorado is among nearly a dozen states to have confirmed cases of the rare enterovirus 68 that starts out like the common cold but can quickly turn serious - especially in children with asthma. A Denver school with many children with asthma has been battling the rare virus for weeks. NASN member and Morgridge Academy's head nurse, Amy Schouten said, "About 20 percent of Morgridge Academy's 84 students have contracted the respiratory illness that leaves asthmatic children wheezing. Two of them were hospitalized." Access the article. Vision-aid Agencies Focus on Getting Needy Dallas-area Kids Glasses for SchoolThe Dallas Morning NewsEducators and health professionals say glasses can have a dramatic impact on students' lives, affecting academics and behavior. NASN member, and school nurse from the Klein school district (Texas), Laurie Combe said, "We really have to work across all our districts to get parents to understand the importance of glasses." Combe said (school) nurses do what they can to help children in need. Access the article.
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National News That Matters to You
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Provide Feedback on the Guides for School Emergency Operations Plans
Are you aware of the Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans from the White House? If so, your feedback is requested. If you are implementing the guidance, please share a confirmation of this and/or examples with the name of your school or district. If you need funding to implement the guidance, please share what your school or district would need and the amount of funding it would take do this. All feedback can be sent to Bronwyn Roberts at roberts@remstacenter.org. Access the Guide to learn more.
Join an online community to discuss topics related to school emergency management.
Reducing Sodium in Children's Diets
About 90 percent of US children ages 6-18 years eat too much sodium daily and 1 in 6 children has raised blood pressure. New standards for school meals will reduce their sodium content but by only 150 mg/day at most - still leaving most children with daily intake well above the recommended maximum. See CDC suggestions for parents and access the full report.
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Free T1D Resource from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
JDRF's T1D Care Kit is a free resource providing tools to educate, support, and inspire adults (ages 16 and above) diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) within the past year. It is a sling-style bag containing a blood glucose meter, CalorieKing book, set of measuring bowls, JDRF's Adult T1D Toolkit, inspirational book, and more. Learn more.
Know the Warning Signs of Suicide
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-24-year-olds. MentalHealth.gov - Let's talk about it is a website with mental health and mental health problems information from the U.S. government. It includes signs of suicide and tips for educators. Learn more so you can help students in need.
Toolkits to Help Young People Eat Healthier Foods and Be More Active
Voices for Healthy Kids® works to ensure that the places where children live, learn and play make it easy and enjoyable for them to eat healthy foods and be active. Their website has a list of toolkits you can order to educate communities including one on healthy food financing. Access the toolkit order form. Program Enables Students to Make Schools Safer and Healthier
The Green Flag Schools Program for Environmental Leadership from the Center for Health, Environment & Justice provides the framework for schools to engage in environmental advocacy. The program has a start-up kit for grades K-8 and a guide to action for grades 9-12. Learn more and access these resources.
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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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