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During the recent ASHA conference, I presented my poster, "School Nursing: Student Care Coordination - Bridging Healthcare Reform to Education Settings." Through care coordination, school nurses facilitate quality care across healthcare, home care, and school care settings, leading to better outcomes in education and in health. School nurses link care providers, families, school and community support services to address educational disparities caused by health conditions and social determinants of health that impact learning. Health conditions, such as concussion, may require lengthy recovery, and inter-professional practices led by school nurses lead to safe and appropriate return to learning and play. The ANA's Nursing World offers additional information about care coordination. Thank you for keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
Quick Poll
Would you use an app for your mobile device that helped with the care coordination of students with concussions? Take this week's poll.
EBOLA UPDATE
The Ebola virus is front page news on a daily basis. Learn from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) what preventative steps can be taken when dealing with this virus.
ENTEROVIRUS D68 UPDATE From mid-August to October 10, 2014, CDC or state public health laboratories have confirmed a total of 691 people in 46 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.
What do parents need to know about Enterovirus D68? Check out the information that comes directly from the CDC. |
Now on NASN Radio - Enterovirus, EV-D68: What You Need to Know
This latest broadcast discusses what information school nurses should be prepared to share with staff, parents, and children.
Listen now.
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Podcast and Article Explore Social Anxiety Disorder
NASN School Nurse Editor Cynthia Galemore interviews Erin Burns about her article (written with Kellie Thiessen) titled "Look Closer...I Am Not 'Just Shy': Recognizing Social Anxiety Disorder: A Case Study" included in the upcoming November issue. This article explores the often overlooked phenomenon of social anxiety disorder in children and illustrates the ways in which parents, teachers, and school nurses can be more conscious of its symptoms.
Access the podcast and the article.
Immunization Rates are Improving but are Still Below National Targets
In a new blog post, Speak Up to Nudge Up Vaccine Rates - U.S. Immunizations in a Time of Change, highlights from the recent National Immunization Conference are shared. Read, share or comment on this blog.
NASN Received $10,000 in Central Precocious Puberty Promotion
NASN received $10,000 for its participation in the Cookies for a Cause promotion to raise awareness of Central Precocious Puberty (CPP), a campaign made possible by AbbVie. CPP is a condition in which a child begins puberty too early-usually before 8 years of age in girls and before 9 years of age in boys. If not properly diagnosed, CPP can result in significant physical challenges and may have emotional effects. During the campaign, "cookies" were added to a virtual cookie jar each time the website was accessed for educational material. When the jar was completely filled, with the goal of 10,000 cookies, AbbVie made an unrestricted donation to NASN. Learn more. |
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School Nurses in the News
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North Carolina Taps School Nurse of the Year
Citizen-Times (North Carolina)
NASN member and school nurse for the Henderson County Department of Public Health (North Carolina) Delores Parris was named the 2014 North Carolina School Nurse of the Year acknowledging her excellence in school nursing practice. Access the article.
My Life as a School Nurse During Flu Season
Editorial/The Daily Press (Wisconsin)
In her editorial, NASN Member and school nurse for Bayfield School (Wisconsin) Sue Marincel shared a few student quotes, "I don't feel good. My head hurts." Temperature 100.6 "Home you go." "My chest hurts and I cough so hard I throw up." "Home you go." "Why did you come to school," I ask. "My parents made me. I was behind in some of my classes. I can't afford to miss." This goes on all through flu season. Marincel emphasizes that there is still time to get immunized. If you or your child becomes ill with fever, chills, cough, headache, stay home and take care. You know how awful you feel, don't pass it on. Access the editorial.
School Nurse: Sedentary Habits Lead to Health Issues
The Modesto Bee (California)
NASN member Mary Piniol, school nurse at Weaver Union School District (California), said there's no question that there is a close connection between how a student feels and how he does in school. "It's my firm belief there is a direct tie between health and academic success," Piniol said. "There is a lot of asthma that's not properly controlled. Children leave their inhalers at home. Physical education is not their favorite class; students are not as active as they used to be." Access the article. |
Five Things You Should Know About Bullying
Child Trends debunks five common misassumptions about bullying, and presents what is actually known. Nearly three in 10 middle and high school students are involved in bullying, either as perpetrators, bystanders, or victims of bullying, or some combination of those. Five things you should understand about youth who bully.
Bright Futures for Oral Health
The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center is pleased to announce the availability of Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health-Pocket Guide to help health professionals address the oral health needs of children. Access the guide and order copies.
Green Your School and Win
Green Flag Schools Program for Environmental Leadership
Through this program, students learn environmental concepts, investigate their schools, and advocate for school-wide reforms to make their schools safer and healthier. Work as a team to complete classroom activities, presentations, and environmental audits Students learn problem solving, teamwork, and public speaking, to be used far beyond the classroom. Download the Start-up Kit.
International School Nurse Webinar
Monday, October 20 [12:00 p.m. (EST), 11:00 a.m. (CST), 10:00 a.m. (MST), 9:00 a.m. (PST)]
This webinar is part of an international discussion about the future of school health promotion and will focus on recent work being done by the professional associations representing nurses in Canada and the United States. Other countries around the world, such as England, are recognizing the value of a consistent, long-term investment is a better bargain, both in terms of costs, but also in terms of establishing a sustainable partnership with education systems. This webinar will examine the research evidence that has been collected, review recent reports in different countries, and collate the arguments that school nursing must be part of the "new school health promotion." The webinar will also be recorded for future viewings. Access more information.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Massachusetts School Nurse Organization Fall Conference
October 18, 2014
Illinois Association of School Nurses Annual Conference
October 24 - 25, 2014
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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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