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"School nurses are often the bridge in their communities between education and health." ~ A quote from
Erin Maughan in a recent NASN blog post, School Nurses, Disparities and Helping our Students Learn.
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Happy New Year School Nursing Professionals! There is nothing like a fresh start, and the beginning of a new year is always a great time to set new professional goals, refresh our skills and make a plan to learn new skills. Please check out the NASN Continuing Education page for new learning opportunities, like the upcoming Winter Webinar Series and planning for NASN2015 in Philadelphia. Social media is a learning resource too. Follow NASN on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for all you do to support education and advance the health of students. Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
Quick Poll
Are any of the data points identified in the 2014-2015 Step Up and Be Counted initiative being collected within your school population? Take this week's poll.
Influenza Update
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers information for health professionals, free resources, and more. Register for email updates to stay current throughout the 2014-2015 flu season. |
Registration Now Open for NASN's 2015 NASN Winter Webinar SeriesOur four-part Let's Talk School Nursing! webinar series has been scheduled. Topics include care coordination, medication administration, prioritizing in your practice, and nursing delegation. The first webinar happens on Wednesday, January 14th at 12:00 Noon EST. Learn more or register.
NASN Joins Forces with the Coalition to Support Grieving StudentsNASN is part of an exciting new collaboration, the Coalition to Support Grieving Students, which brings together the nation's leading education organizations to help empower school communities across America in the ongoing support of their grieving students. The Coalition will be formally launched at an event in Washington, D.C., on January 13. During the event, Coalition leaders will introduce a set of industry-endorsed, multimedia resources for educators, principals, school administrators, school support personnel and other school professionals who seek to make a difference for their students who have suffered a loss. Access Grief Support Modules.
Podcast and Article Review Teaching Health in the 21st Century NASN School Nurse Editor Cynthia Galemore interviews Lee Ann Halbert in her article titled "Teaching Health in the 21st Century." As stated in the abstract, "Students in the 21st century require educators who understand the current global needs of these learners. Effective health teaching meets these 21st century needs. This article presents a background of 21st century learning, with specific recommendations for teaching this generation of students." Access the podcast and the article. New Employment Listings School Nurses on NASN.orgFind your next job in the NASN Employment Center. Browse jobs now.
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School Nurses in the News
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South Carolina Flu Spiked, Rather than Dipped, During Holiday Break
The State / South Carolina's Homepage
Rather than diminish as hoped during the holiday break, the incidence of flu in South Carolina blew up in late December, which translates into sick folks returning to work or schools Monday. NASN State Director for South Carolina Jessica Porter said, "The (school) nurses are the second line of defense against the spread of influenza in the schools. The first is the parents. The rule of thumb is don't send children to school until they have been without fever for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication." School nurses anticipate a busy first week.
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National News That Matters to You
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How Does Your State Respond to Outbreaks and Emergencies?
The last decade has seen dramatic improvements in state and local capacity to respond to outbreaks and emergencies. But during the recent Ebola outbreak some of the most basic infectious disease controls failed. See how your state measures up to preventing, detecting, diagnosing and responding to outbreaks in a report published by Trust for America's Health, Outbreaks: Protecting Americans from Infectious Diseases 2014.
Poll Shows Nursing Viewed as Most Ethical, Honest Profession
Nurses again topped this year's Gallup poll of the public's views on honesty and ethical standards of members of different professions. Eighty percent of respondents rated nurses' honesty and ethics as high or very high. Learn more from Gallup and from HealthNewsDigest.com.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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Safe and Supportive Schools Project Launches New Website
NASN is a partner organization on this American Psychological Association project provided through funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The website is part of the project's capacity building services to ultimately support school districts in creating safe and supportive school environments to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among adolescents. Find evidence-based resources about bullying and sexual harassment prevention on the website as well as parent engagement tools. Learn more.
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Be On Guard - Influenza Activity Continues to Increase in the United States
Monitor flu activity for your state with the CDC's surveillance map. Access the map.
Focus on the HPV Vaccine During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
The HPV vaccine is important for the prevention of cervical cancer, and the recommended age to begin the three-dose series is 11-12 years old. This month, enhance your expertise and recommend the vaccine to your students and their families. Learn more.
Webinar on Managing Indoor Air Quality
Fresh Air: Optimal HVAC Management for Improved IAQ and Health
Thursday, January 22, 2015, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
Learn about how effective management of indoor air quality in schools contributes to a healthier learning environment, improved academic performance, and more efficiently performing facilities. Learn more or register.
Website Helps Make the Online World Safer
The Family Online Safety Institute launched its new Good Digital Parenting initiative to empower parents to confidently navigate the online world with their children. Learn more.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Helping 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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