The National Association of School Nurses articulates formal evidence-based opinions on topics that impact the health and well-being of students. NASN position documents are official policies of the organization meant to be shared with members, community, media, and government policy-makers. NASN policy documents cover many school health topics including Allergy/Anaphylaxis Management, Bullying Prevention, Diabetes Management, Mental Health, Obesity, Vaccination, and School Violence. Learn more by accessing the Binder of NASN Papers & Reports which includes the entire inventory of NASN Position Statements, Resolutions and Consensus Statements. NASN sets the standards of school nursing practice and speaks on behalf of school nurses. Thank you for all you do to support education and advance the health of students. Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
2015 NASN Election - Meet the Candidates The NASN online election ballot opens on March 15th. Take some time to review candidate data and their statement of view. Learn more.
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Newly Approved Position Statement Documents Published
NASN has an expansive library of position documents school nurses can use in their practice and share with colleagues in their school community, the media and legislators. Documents released in January cover topics including school nurse workforce or staffing and unlicensed assistive personnel. Access these and the full library.
NASN Asks School Nurses to Lead Anti-bullying Efforts
Nurse.com
The National Association of School Nurses' "See Something, Say Something" ... The School Nurse Role in Bullying Prevention" program, tasks school nurses with taking an anti-bullying pledge and leading anti-bullying efforts at schools where they work. "School nurses know the only way to prevent bullying in schools is to change the environment," said NASN President Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, when asked about the anti-bullying pledge "Changing the school environment means supporting positive student behaviors. School nurses both model positive behaviors and educate students in behaviors that show care and respect for all of their peers." Read the Article.
An NASN School Nurse Author Interview Podcast
Editor Cynthia Galemore interviews Patty Furco, Fran McCrackin, and Roslyn Peaks about their article titled "Leukemia in Children: Getting Back to School, Part 2." Access the podcast and the March 2015 issue article.
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School Nurses in the News
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School Board Chair (Durham, NC) Wants Full-time Nurses in all Schools
The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC)
Every nurse working in Durham Public Schools is responsible for about 1,629 students. That's nearly 900 more than the 750 recommended by the National Association of School Nurses and other medical organizations. [Durham] School Board Chairwoman Heidi Carter said that she would like to see each of the district's 54 schools have a full-time nurse. "I think communities need do a better job of providing nurses to our students," Carter said. Read the Article.
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National News That Matters to You
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ANA Workgroup Seeks Comments on Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice Draft
Closing date April 6
ANA's Nursing Scope and Standards Revision Workgroup invites review and public comment on the draft Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Third Edition. Note the change in the definition of nursing, extensive revision of the scope of practice statement, and refinement of the standards and accompanying competencies, especially for Standards 5 Implementation, 5A Coordination of Care, and 5B Health Teaching and Health Promotion. The workgroup is particularly interested in your comments about the addition of the new Standard 17 Cultural Congruence.
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Enrollment Open All Year
Millions of children throughout the United States are uninsured and more than two-thirds of them are eligible for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Unlike healthcare.gov, CHIP (and Medicaid) are open all year long for enrollment. Visit InsureKidsNow.gov for more information, including outreach tools.
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Webinar: Connecting Chronic Health Conditions with School Attendance: Improving Data Collection and Use
March 17, 2:00 p.m., Eastern
This webinar highlights the relationship between chronic health conditions and absenteeism and the collection and use of attendance data in the management of chronic conditions in schools. The speakers (including NASN) discuss absenteeism as a barrier to learning, share information and examples of tracking students with chronic conditions, demonstrate reduced absences through efforts that improve student health, and offer guidance to begin work in this area. Register now!
Bed Bugs in Schools? OH NO!
March 19, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Eastern
Bed bugs can cause headaches for everyone; student, administration, nurse, and facility manager. Few pests evoke such strong emotional responses and present such a management challenge.This presentation discusses the challenges bed bugs present and your important role. Round out your bed bug education by reviewing prevention and control tactics that are consistent with the smart, sensible, and sustainable guidelines of a school Integrated Pest Management program. Help keep bed bugs out of your school! Register now!
Sodium in School Meals
Science supports the need for sodium reduction in kids to prevent or delay the onset of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Respected scientists both within and outside of government (AHA, CDC, and Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee) agree that high sodium intake is associated with higher blood pressure and there is strong evidence to support the need for reduced sodium intake by children. Download the infograph.
Webinar: FDA Food and Nutrition Labeling
March 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Eastern
Hosted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this webinar will share information about the FDA's recent food and nutrition regulations for menu and vending labeling. Register now!
Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) Act
What do you know and what do you need to know?
CNR is the bill that funds the National School Lunch Program, the Summer Food Service Program and many other child nutrition programs that help the 16 million American kids struggling with hunger get the food they need to live healthy, hunger-free lives. Take the Child Nutrition Reauthorization quiz. |
NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Maryland Association of School Health Nurses Conference
March 14, 2015
Ocean City, Maryland
Somerset County School Nurses Association Spring Meeting
March 18, 2015
Green Brook, New Jersey
School Nurse Emergency Triage Training (SETT)
March 21, 2015
Stevenson, Washington
School Nurse Emergency Triage Training (SETT)
March 26, 2015
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners Annual Conference
March 27 - 29. 2015
State College, Pennsylvania
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