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"Happy Holidays! The National Association of School Nurses is wishing you and your family peace and joy this holiday season and throughout the coming New Year!"
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It is an absolute pleasure and privilege to serve as NASN President and to be a part of the many NASN accomplishments for 2014. I thank you for the opportunity to serve an organization that supports nurses caring for children while at school. I am very proud to begin 2015 with the strategic plan fully in motion for NASN to lead the transformation of school health. Please continue to explore the many learning opportunities and resources NASN offers, including NASN position statements as tools to communicate the vital role of the school nurse in all topics related to school health services. I wish for all a joyous holiday season and a healthy and productive new year. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to supporting education and advancing student health.
Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN
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Strengthen School Nursing in the New Year
Members fuel NASN's mission and work! Together, we forge partnerships and create timely learning opportunities that make school nurses vital to a child's academic success. Let your colleagues know how their membership makes a difference. Learn more about the Strength in Numbers campaign.
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2015 NASN Winter Webinar Series: Let's Talk School Nursing!
Our four-part series of 30-minute webinars happens in early 2015. Topics we'll address include care coordination, medication administration, prioritizing in your practice, and nursing delegation in the school setting. Mark your calendars; the first webinar is on Wednesday, January 14th at 12:00 Noon EST. Details and registration information will be released soon. Access recordings from last year's Winter Webinar series.
NASN2015 - Step One, Plan Ahead!
June will be here before you know it and school nurses will be gathering for the NASN 47th Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Start planning by setting aside time to attend. The Attendance Justification Toolkit has resources to help you talk to your employer about the conference. Access the toolkit.
Tune In to NASN Radio to Hear About Carb Counting for Students with Diabetes
Hear about how school nurses work with students and parents to adjust insulin based on their carbohydrate intake. Listen now. |
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National News That Matters to You
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New Medicaid Guidance to Improve Access to Quality Healthcare Services
On December 15, 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a State Medicaid Director Letter on Medicaid Payment for Services Offered without Charge (Free Care). National and state organizations are discussing the implications of this guidance for students who are Medicaid beneficiaries.
National Panel Develops Recommendations for Children's Vision and Eye Health Systems
The National Expert Panel (NEP) of the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health (NCCVEH) at Prevent Blindness has published recommendations providing an evidence-based approach to vision screening in children ages 3 through 5, as well as system-based public health strategies to ensure improved surveillance and program accountability as it relates to children's vision in the United States. Visit the Vision Health Systems for Preschool Age-Children website.
Champions for Kids and Walmart are Helping Students and School Nurses
In 2014, more than 5 million children received basic necessities and more than $350,000 in cash was awarded to local schools. Champions for Kids and Walmart set a goal to reach a total of 10,000,000 children in 2015. Champions for Kids is looking for volunteers in your community who are passionate about helping students and supporting school nurses. The first program launches in February. You need to register your school and Community Champion. To learn how it works you can talk to a Champions for Kids' Program Officer at 888-727-1094 or email at simplegiving@championsforkids.org.
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Work with Parents to Reduce Underage Drinking
The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility has resources you can share with parents on the dangers of underage drinking. Learn more.
Holiday Safety Tips from the National Preparedness Community
Did you know that 2 out of every 5 home decoration fires start with candles? Find helpful winter holiday safety tips and practice your family emergency plan over the holidays.
Give a Gift to Yourself - New Online Mental Health Training
Earn up to 12 CNE contact hours free of charge
Mental Health Training Intervention for Health Providers in Schools (MH-TIPS), jointly provided by NASN and the Center for School Mental Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, is an innovative educational offering aimed at developing competency in managing the needs of students with or at risk for emotional and behavioral difficulties. Access this course.
UPDATED! Clinical Conversations: Food Allergy Management in the School Setting
An updated and expanded version of the Clinical Conversations resource has been posted in our Online Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Tool Kit. NASN articles are included with a series of content and implementation questions - use an article for a nurse's meeting or use them all at a professional development day! Access the resource.
Treatment for Canker Sores
Canker sores, also known as fever blisters, can be painful ulcers that children may develop inside the mouth and on the lips. There are over the counter topical ointments that can bring relief. For more information visit MouthHealthy.org.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
January 2015Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in School
January 20, 2015, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern)
Hagerstown, Maryland
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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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