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February is National Heart Month and school nurses are key in supporting student health and difficult health decisions, even when it involves a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) order. Families today face many challenges related to health but none more sensitive and emotionally-charged than an order for DNAR. It is the position of the NASN that each student with a DNAR order also has an Individualized Healthcare Plan and an Emergency Care Plan developed collaboratively by the registered professional school nurse with input from families and providers. I encourage you to review the NASN Position Statement, Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) - The Role of the School Nurse. A conference session on DNAR is also scheduled at NASN2015. Thank you for the care you give from your hearts, Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
Earn e-Commerce Credits to Pay for Your NASN2015 Conference
Registration
Strength In Numbers is a member-to-member campaign that allows current NASN members a chance to "bank" credits towards NASN e-commerce payments. Learn more about this referral program and start earning credits towards conference registration or dues renewal payments. |
NASN Attended Briefing Showing Gaps in Managing Infectious Diseases
The Trust for America's Health recently held a briefing on the risk of infectious diseases showing that the Ebola outbreak exposed gaps in the nation's ability to manage infectious diseases; revealing inconsistencies that exist from state to state. The report finds that half of the states and Washington, D.C. scored five or lower out of 10 key indicators related to preventing, detecting, diagnosing, and responding to outbreaks. Access the report, Outbreaks: Protecting Americans from Infectious Diseases.
Tune in to NASN Radio to Learn Tips for Preventing or Containing a Measles Outbreak Hear how after the declaration that measles had been eradicated in the U.S., the disease is making a comeback. Listen now.
NASN is Now Accepting Applications for Research Grants
Deadline March 1, 2015
Funding for NASN Research Grants may be used for conducting the actual research, substitute stipends, applicant's release time for purpose of the research, supplies, clerical assistance, travel expenses, or other appropriate expenses directly related to the research project. Research projects shall be completed within 2 years. Learn more and access the application.
Primary Sources are Best Resources for Evidence
Books can be a great resource for basic information, but are not generally considered a primary source of evidence. Articles that report research results or synthesize many research studies (even better!) are primary sources of evidence to use and are viewed as stronger levels of evidence. A Systematic Review of Oral Health Behavior Research in American Adolescents provides an example of an article that synthesizes many research studies. [NASN members have access to full-text articles.]
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National News That Matters to You
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Update on U.S. Multi-state Measles Outbreak 2014-2015
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that from January 1, 2015 to February 6, 2015, 121 people from 17 states were reported to have measles and are considered to be part of a large, ongoing outbreak linked to an amusement park in California.
Ensure All Students and Staff are Up to Date on MMR Vaccine
The U.S. continues to experience a large multi-state measles outbreak, mainly among unvaccinated people. Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious health complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, and even death. Access CDC resources.
Parent Heart Watch Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Parent Heart Watch (PHW) is a national network of parents, families, and partners dedicated to reducing Sudden Cardiac Arrest in youth. PHW is celebrating 10 years of informing, educating, advocating, and implementing nationwide programs that help turn tragedy into positive actions that will save young lives across the nation. Learn more and hear personal stories.
Women, Go Red This February
February is National Heart Month. Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women - more deadly than all forms of cancer. Know your risk. Take action to improve your health. Learn 10 Ways to Go Red This Month.
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Securing Coverage for In-Home Asthma Care Services Webinar
Wednesday, February 18, 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The changing health care coverage landscape is opening the door for new financing opportunities for asthma programs. Now is a critical time for asthma programs to understand the shifting landscape and ways to benefit from these changes. This webinar will explain the new financing opportunities. Register for this Webinar and Discussion.
A Noisy Planet's Noise-induced Hearing Loss Campaign
It's a Noisy Planet. Protect Their Hearing.® campaign, developed by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), National Institutes of Health, encourages you to help promote awareness of noise-induced hearing loss, the only preventable form of hearing loss. Tips and resources to prevent hearing loss are available at A Noisy Planet.
New Fluoride Posters Tools for Health Professionals and Parents Now Available in Spanish
The Campaign for Dental Health (CDH), administered by the American Academy of Pediatrics, is pleased to share new fluoride resources in English and Spanish. Two posters, three guides for health professionals, and two companion handouts for patients, parents, and caregivers are now available for download here. Full size posters can be ordered free of charge by emailing your request to fluoride@aap.org.
Free Oral Health Education Materials
CMS has produced a set of free oral health education materials available called the Think Teeth series, with one focused on children of all ages. Access the series materials.
What Dental Benefits are Covered in your State?
To see what dental benefits are available to children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP in a particular state, visit InsureKidsNow and click on the state you want. Scroll down to Getting Dental Care. You will see two links, one for dental benefits in Medicaid and one for dental benefits in CHIP. (In some states they are the same thing.) The information in these templates is updated annually.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Ohio Association of School Nurses Annual Conference
February 20 - 22, 2015
Dublin, Ohio
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