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"One of the best things about school nursing, and one of the worst things about school nursing, is the autonomy."
~ A quote from Elaine Mauter on SchoolNurseNet. What are your peers talking about today? [Login required to view discussions.]
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Spring is finally here, but that also means it is allergy season! Children across the country suffer with allergies and other chronic conditions that range from mild to severe. School nurses are positioned to lead in the management of those chronic conditions with evidence-based resources. NASN has resources for YOU to support your students, including NASN's position statement, Chronic Health Conditions Managed by School Nurses, supporting the position that students with chronic health conditions should have access to a full-time registered professional school nurse. Welcome to Spring! Thanks for all you do advance the health and support the education of students. Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
eBook: School Nurse Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines: Asthma
NASN has released an eBook titled School Nurse Evidence-Based Guidelines: Asthma. These guidelines are based on the most current evidence of care and outcomes and are sold as an eBook. They provide the evidence for care of children with asthma at school. The eBook is $10.00 ($20.00 for non NASN members). Learn more about this resource.
UPDATED! Clinical Conversations: Food Allergy Management in the School Setting
Need a discussion topic for a district or regional nurses meeting? NASN has recently updated its allergy/anaphylaxis discussion guide with two additional articles. Access the updated guide .
Sample Protocol Available for Epinephrine Administration in the School Setting
A sound protocol guides the emergency response that school nurses direct in the school setting. The sample protocol offered here has been created as a template to guide the creation of a tool that can be adapted for your school district, consistent with your state law. Access a sample protocol that your district can adopt.
School Nurse Asthma Care Checklist
This resource provides a summary of best practices for the care of students with asthma in school and is available at no cost on NASN's website. Access the checklist.
Author Interview Podcast from The Journal of School Nursing
Julia Muennich Cowell, editor of The Journal of School Nursing, and Raymond Chu, OD, MS discuss the article The Effect of an On-Site Vision Examination on Adherence to Vision Screening Recommendations from the April 2015 issue. Access this podcast and the article.
Call for Volunteers - NASN Seeks Your Expertise
Deadline April 2, 2015
NASN is in need of school nurse experts for a variety of upcoming projects. In addition, NASN/NASSNC's Step Up and Be Counted (uniform data set project) is also seeking volunteers to expand the number of school nurses and other experts involved in this project. Review committee volunteer opportunities.
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School Nurses in the News
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Oak Ridge Schools Nurse Named Tennessee School Nurse Administrator of the Year
Oak Ridge Today
NASN member Betsy Jernigan of Oak Ridge Schools has been named the Tennessee School Nurse Administrator of the Year. This honor is awarded annually by the Tennessee Association of School Nurses to the school nurse administrator who demonstrates excellence in her field, based on the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators. Access the article.
In Memoriam
Nancy Parker, former NASN President (1974-1975) from Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2015. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, April 18 in Guilford, CT.
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National News That Matters to You
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U.S. House of Representatives to Vote on CHIP Funding
Thursday, March 26
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding hits the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday, March 26, in a compromise for Medicare. CHIP was originally passed in 1997 in a bipartisan fashion. CHIP is authorized through 2019, but is only funded through October 1, 2015. This bill, HR 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act will fund CHIP for two years. Please call your member of Congress and urge him/her to support this important bill at 202-225-3121 (this is the Congressional switchboard and you will be connected to your Representative). Learn more about this NASN legislative priority.
Free National Webinar: Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign
Monday, March 30, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Eastern
The National Alliance for Medicaid in Education (NAME) Governmental Affairs & Public Relations Committee, in collaboration with CMS Connecting Kids to Coverage Initiative, is sponsoring this webinar to discuss ways NAME members and other interested parties can engage in the Campaign and remind families that enrollment in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is open year-round. The webinar will update about the important and recent "free care" policy change and its impact for Medicaid participating schools. Register today.
Stock Epinephrine - What are the Laws in Your State?
Epinephrine is the first line treatment for anaphylaxis, and many states have been passing laws to allow schools to stock this important emergency medication. Review the laws for your state and others at the Allergy and Asthma Network.
Seasonal Allergies - It's Almost That Time of Year!
In many areas of the United States, spring allergies begin in February and last until the early summer. Mild winter temperatures can cause plants to pollinate early. Learn more about seasonal allergies from the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Medicine Safety for Children: An In-depth Look at Calls to Poison Centers
Safe Kids Worldwide has issued a new report on medication safety for children and a call to action for Congress to fully fund poison centers. According to the new report, Medicine Safety for Children: An In-Depth Look at Calls to Poison Centers, in partnership with the American Association of Poison Control Centers, Safe Kids Worldwide, every day, there are more than 1,100 calls to poison centers about a young child getting into medicine or getting too much medicine. Access the report and resources.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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NASN Meets with National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (NASISP) Coalition
As a partner, NASN meets regularly with NASISP which helps support the NASN legislative priority that endorses inclusion of language regarding Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) of which school nurses are considered in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This may come to the floor the week of April 13th. Learn more.
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Chronic Health Conditions Webinar Recording Now Available
Thank you to all who attended the webinar, Connecting Chronic Health Conditions with School Attendance: Improving Data Collection and Use. The slides and recorded webinar are available on the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors' website. Access this recording and others.
Latest Issue of OAH Picks includes Teen Health Resources
The March bulletin from the Office of Adolescent Health highlights resources for teens with disabilities, resources about suicide prevention, and resources to promote a drug-free lifestyle. Access this bulletin and sign up to receive future bulletins.
New, Comprehensive Toolkits to Promote Healthy Lifestyles
Voices for Healthy Kids®, a joint initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and American Heart Association, offers toolkits designed to help educate communities about ways to make the healthy choice the easy choice in places where children live, learn, and play. Request your toolkit materials today - in print or downloadable form.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners Annual Conference
March 27 - 29. 2015
State College, Pennsylvania
New Jersey State School Nurses Association Weekend Conference
March 27 - 28
Iselin/Woodbridge, New Jersey
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