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October is National Bullying Awareness Month. According to the CDC 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 20 percent of students in grades 9-12 had been bullied on school property in the previous 12 months. It is the NASN position that registered professional school nurses are essential members of school teams that lead bullying prevention in schools. To stay current about impacts and prevention of bullying, I invite you to join the NASN Anti-bullying Efforts Community on SchoolNurseNet and also to read the NASN position statement, Bullying Prevention in Schools. Thank you for all you do to to ensure that students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Carolyn L. Duff, MS, RN, NCSN NASN President |
 Enterovirus D68 Update
From the CDC: EV-D68 infections have recently been documented across the United States. From mid-August to September 29, 2014, CDC or state public health laboratories have confirmed a total of 443 people in 40 states and the District of Columbia with respiratory illness caused by EV-D68. Learn about states with confirmed cases. This indicates that at least one case has been detected in each state listed but does not indicate how widespread infections are in each state. |
Bullying Prevention Pledge for School Personnel
See Something, Say Something: The School Nurse Role in Bullying Prevention is a resource that can be printed and folded into a tri-fold brochure. It includes bullying facts, assessment questions, and a bullying prevention pledge for school personnel. Access now.
Refer 3 New Members and Earn $30 to Spend in the NASN Bookstore
Use e-commerce credits earned to purchase resources like the School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice when you participate in NASN's member-to-member campaign. Credits can also be used towards membership dues payments and meeting registrations. Learn more.
New Headfirst Lice Lessons Resources Available
NASN is proud to announce the expanded Headfirst Lice Lessons, a head lice education campaign in collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur, which aims to dispel common misconceptions and provide advice on diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Check out Headfirst Lice Lessons to find the latest school nurse resources for all things head lice: fact sheets, guides for families and template letters to send home to parents. Also, be sure to check out an animated video and other tools designed for arming parents with the facts about lice.
Free Webinar - Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis: Myths that Can Get in the Way of Appropriate Management
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 3:00 PM Eastern
Join NASN for an hour long webinar with nationally respected pediatric allergist, Dr. Michael Pistiner, where we'll explore some myths about food allergies and their management and provide evidence for the answers. We'll also explore some of the challenges of allergy management at school and help you find answers! Learn more or register.
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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School Nurse Catches Mistake
News 4 / San Antonio
NASN member and Harris Middle School nurse (San Antonio) Tamara Merrill noticed a large dosage for the 13-year-old girl's inhaler and was certain it was incorrect. Merrill said she talked to the student's mother about it and recommended she call the doctor. Sure enough it was a mistake and that amount of dosage could have caused an increase in heart rate or other side effects for the girl. Access the article. |
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National News That Matters to You
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FDA Consumer Advice on Powdered Pure Caffeine
The FDA is alerting all health professionals, especially those who provide direct care, education and counseling to adolescents, about the risks of consuming powdered pure caffeine. School nurses are encouraged to educate students and parents about the potentially high potency of these powdered pure caffeine products. The FDA is aware of at least one death of a teenager who used these products. Pure caffeine is a powerful stimulant and very small amounts may cause accidental overdose. A single teaspoon of pure caffeine is roughly equivalent to the amount in 25 cups of coffee. Visit the FDA for symptoms of caffeine overdose and additional information.
Measles: News You Should Know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there have been 18 outbreaks with 592 cases of measles across 21 states this year. Encourage your students to get vaccinated to help prevent measles outbreaks. Access more information, including "See what measles look like," an index of photos.
School Grants for Healthy Kids - Application Deadline October 15, 2014
Breakfast = Success
Good days start with a healthy breakfast. Make a healthy breakfast a part of your students' lives. Learn More.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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Initiative Advances Progress in Making Schools Safer and Ensuring Mental Health Services
School nursing was represented when NASN attended a meeting of the Student Health Advocacy Coalition last week. Funding awarded as part of the Now is the Time initiative, a response to the tragedy at Newtown, was the main topic of discussion. Read about the $70 million of funding made available to support school emergency preparedness, school climate transformation, and violence prevention; and learn more about the $99 million in new grants to increase mental health services, support and train mental health providers, and provide substance abuse treatment services for youth. |
"Stop Bullying: Speak Up" Campaign Seeks One Million People to Share Mobile Videos
As part of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, the Cartoon Network's Stop Bullying: Speak Up Week, (September 29-October 3), is hoping to get one million people to submit a Speak Up message on bullying. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has already submitted a video saying, "Our schools must be safe and nurturing places for every child. We can't make excuses for any behavior that makes our students feel unwelcome or afraid. Putting an end to bullying will take all of us, and I'm thrilled to partner with Cartoon Network in this important effort to encourage all kids-and adults-to take a stand." Submit your I Speak Up video.
Smiles for Life Oral Health Curriculum
Smiles for Life is the nation's only comprehensive oral health curriculum. This curriculum is designed to enhance the role of primary care clinicians in the promotion of oral health for all age groups - school nurses benefit from Course 2: Child Oral Health. Find this and other educational opportunities at NASN's Oral Health Connections. |
NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Wyoming School Nurse Association Annual Conference
October 3 - 4, 2014
Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in School
October 16, 2014
Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana
Massachusetts School Nurse Organization Fall Conference
October 18, 2014
Illinois Association of School Nurses Annual Conference
October 24 - 25, 2014
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