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"[Personal protective equipment] is one of our fundamental first lines of prevention." ~ A quote from Steve Moore in a discussion on SchoolNurseNet. Visit this professional community website to connect with your school nurse colleagues.
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During this fall season, please remember Election Day 2014, and exercise your right and privilege to vote. Our voices must be heard! Voting is one way school nurses can support the NURSE Act and the School Nurse-to-Student Ratio Improvement Act, to create pilot demonstration grant programs allowing for federal assistance to school districts most in need of improving their school nurse-to-student ratios. School nurse advocacy for child well-being is a standard of practice. Visit NASN.org for numerous policy and advocacy resources. "I am a school nurse, and I vote!" Let's raise our voices for students. Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
The Case for School Nursing Document
This resource outlines the data that supports the need for school nursing services. It also has data that shows the positive influence of school nurses on student attendance. Use this resource in your storytelling efforts. Access this NASN document.
NASN's Latest Blog Reminds You of Opportunities to Reach Public Servants
Read Election and Campaign Season - A Time to Get to Know your Public Servants for tips on connecting with local leaders and access links to NASN advocacy resources including a brief slide deck titled Advocacy 101. Access the blog now.
Telling Your Story - A Resource on Being Your Own Advocate
The contributions of school nursing are best told by the school nurse. This resource, Telling Your Story: It's what advocacy is all about, provides tips on being your own advocate and an advocate for children. Access this resource.
Tune In to NASN Radio to Hear Breast Cancer Prevention Tips for Young Girls
Hear about an initiative to educate female students about breast self exams. Listen now. |
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National News That Matters to You
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CDC Nurse Fellowship - Deadline Extended - Apply Now!
The American Academy of Colleges of Nursing is accepting applications through November 10th for the Managing Chronic Conditions in Schools Nurse Fellow. The nurse fellow primarily works on a project to support chronic disease management work through state agencies. This one to two year appointment has a stipend attached and is located at the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia.
Get more information or apply.
School Nursing Leaders Become Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing
Two nurse leaders linked with school nursing became Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing on October 18, 2014; Dr. Charlotte Barry, former NASN director (Florida), and Dr. Joan Kub, Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing. Congratulations Dr. Barry and Dr. Kub!
Read more.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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Have a Say in the Revisions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
November 7th, 2014 - 10:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Eastern
Attend advisory committee meetings by webcast and provide written comments.
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State Legislature Websites
This state legislature index from the Library of Congress makes it easy to access state information as you prepare for upcoming elections. Access the index.
Immunization Information for Teen Students
Younger children rotate in and out of pediatricians' offices to complete their scheduled immunizations, but teenagers typically do not think to call a provider or stop at a clinic for their recommended vaccines. The Your Choice campaign from Parents of Kids brings together information teens need to make a choice to protect themselves against preventable diseases. Encourage your teen students to check out the website.
Lesson Plans to Help Students Build a Healthy Diet
SuperTracker Nutrition Lesson Plans for High School Students is a free resource to help students grades 9-12 learn how to build a healthy diet. Lesson plans include a variety of topics: healthy snacks, what and how much to eat, food selections, and building healthy meals.
Learn more and access these lesson plans.
Reducing Asthma Disparities in the Latino Community - Free Webinar
November 4, 2014 (3:00-4:30 p.m. ET / 12:00-1:30 p.m. PT)
Asthma control is achievable for all people with asthma, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, class, income, or personal history. This webinar will provide research and information about the disproportionate burden of asthma in the Latino community and offer culturally-appropriate, guidelines-based resources to help control asthma. You will need both phone and Web connection, but do not need to preregister. Click on this participant URL at the time of the webinar. Dial in to the audio portion at 1-866-710-0179 (Conference ID: 74269).
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Tennessee Association of School Nurses Annual Conference
November 3-5, 2014
West Virginia School Nurses Annual Meeting & Conference
November 5-7, 2014
Virginia Association of School Nurses Fall Conference
November 7-8, 2014
Colorado Association of School Nurses Conference
November 7-9, 2014
Texas School Nurses Organization 12th Annual Conference
November 14-16, 2014
Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in School
November 14, 2014, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (CT)
Wichita, KS
Delaware School Nurse Association Fall Conference
November 15, 2014
Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in School
November 15, 2014, 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM (MT)
Albuquerque, NM
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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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