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April is the celebration of National Autism Awareness Month. School nurses are very aware of special needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). As essential members of collaborative care teams working to meet their needs at school and in the community, we strongly advocate for children with ASD that they may be active and thriving participants in the educational process. To advance and enhance school nurse knowledge, NASN offers a free, 1.0 CNE, course, The Role of the School Nurse in Caring for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.Thank you for your commitment and care for all students, Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
Quick Poll
Autism has obvious implications for the school setting. Which one of these school nurse roles in health care of students with autism is the most challenging for you? Take this week's poll.
Support NASN's Mission by Helping Us Serve More
A professional membership with NASN costs far less than $1 / day but
the value is priceless. Every day, NASN supports school nurses through its toll-free number and online forums, while developing and sharing content that addresses practice questions and challenges. Help us serve more by referring school nurses in your area to NASN. Learn more about the e-commerce credits you can earn while helping NASN to grow. |
Maximizing the School Experience for Students with Autism
In the NASN School Nurse article Increasing Prevalence of Autism: Implications for School Nursing, author and public school nurse Elizabeth S. Marshall shares her personal experiences related to the increase in numbers of students with autism. Read this article. [NASN members should use or activate their online subscription to access.]
New Courses in the NASN Learning Center
Fourteen new CNE courses cover topics ranging from asthma to school nurse evaluation. Courses were created from sessions recorded at NASN's annual conference last year. Browse NASN2014 course titles.
White Paper - School Nurses' Role in Combating Chronic Absenteeism
This 2-page document provides ways school nurses can reduce chronic absenteeism and includes examples from the field.
NASN Election Ballot Closes on April 15th
Cast your ballot in this year's NASN election before it closes. Participate in this election to elect the next NASN President-Elect, Secretary / Treasurer, and Nominating Committee member. Learn more about the candidates and vote online.
Thank You for Responding to the "Call for Volunteers"
We had more than 350 school nurses volunteer to help on a variety of committees! The timing of committees will vary and so you may not be contacted for a bit. We are thrilled by your willingness to assist!
NASN is an Approved Charitable Organization in the AmazonSmile Program
If you shop on Amazon, you can support NASN by having a portion of qualifying purchases donated to NASN. Learn more by accessing Amazon through AmazonSmile.
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School Nurses in the News
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St. Johns County School District (Florida) names 2014-15 School-Related Employee of the Year
The St. Augustine Record (Florida)
NASN member Amy Lynch, school nurse at Liberty Pines Academy (Florida) was named St. Johns County School District's 2014-15 School-Related Employee of the Year. According to the article, Amy was selected for her job performance, commitment, interpersonal skills, leadership ability and extensive training. She recently researched and developed stock epinephrine guidelines for treatment of life-threatening allergies, now under consideration by the school board. Read article.
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National News That Matters to You
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New Vaccine You Might See on Student Vaccine Records
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Quadracel™ (DTaP-IPV) vaccine for children 4 through 6 years of age. This new combination vaccine can be used to reduce the number of vaccine injections. Quadracel™ can be administered as a fifth dose in the DTaP series, and as a fourth or fifth dose in the IPV series, in children who have received 4 doses of Pentacel® (DTaP-IPV/Hib) and/or DAPTACEL® (DTaP). Learn more.
Opportunity to Comment on National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) HPV Working Group Recommendations
On average, there are 25,900 newly-diagnosed cases of HPV-associated cancer per year in the U.S. Despite available vaccines, completion rates of the recommended series are well below the national Healthy People 2020 target of 80 percent. NASN was part of the NVAC HPV Working Group charged with investigating reasons for this low vaccine uptake and identify existing best practices to increase use of this vaccine in young adolescents. Public comment on the draft NVAC recommendations report is open through May 6, at the Federal Register. Your comments could strengthen the role of schools and school nurses in addressing this public health gap in HPV vaccine uptake.
U.S. Senate Committee to Debate "No Child Left Behind" Legislation
The U.S. Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor and Pension) Committee will debate the "No Child Left Behind" legislation on Tuesday, April, 13, 2015. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Patty Murray (D-WA) have reached a bi-partisan compromise. Enactment of this legislation, which contains legislation about Specialized Instructional Support Personnel, is a NASN priority. Read about the bill.
Join Twitter Thunder Clap to Celebrate Specialized Instructional Support Personnel
U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack (D-IA) has introduced a resolution designating the week of April 13 - 17, 2015 as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week. NASN, along with our coalition partners, the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel, will be participating in a Twitter Thunder Clap. Sign up to join the Twitter Thunder Clap by noon on April 13. Read the proclamation.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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NASN Participates in National Summit on Care Transition Using Technology
Seamless coordination of care is difficult in our current healthcare system, including for students. The Summit included decision makers from health care, payers, advocates, and industry and used liberating structures to find solutions, including all inclusive electronic health records and patient-centered communication structures. Interdisciplinary teams continue to work on these projects. |
National Autism Awareness Month Poster
The Autism Society offers ideas for celebrating this observance month including a poster you can print and place in your school. Access this resource and more.
Webinar: Improving Nutrition Quality/Increasing Participation in Your Breakfast Program
Thursday, May 14, 2015, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern
Find out tips, menu ideas, and successful strategies to provide nutritious breakfasts to students - and have made breakfast part of the school day by offering it in the classroom. Register today.
Indoor Air Quality Webinar Series Focuses on Pest Management
Smart, Sensible and Sustainable Pest Management in Your School
Thursday, April 16, 2015, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern / Q&A session 2:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern
This webinar will address ways to improve asthma and health outcomes by implementing smart, sensible, sustainable approaches to pest management. Access the IPM Checklist (PDF).
Register today.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
The Art of Online Peer Group Discussions
A Webinar open to anyone using the NASN SchoolNurseNet website.
April 15, 2015, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Eastern
Louisiana School Nurse Association 46th Annual Professional Growth Seminar
April 14-17, 2015
Shreveport, LA
The Role of the CNS in an Educational Setting
April 16, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Eastern
Green Brook, NJ
Somerset County School Nurses Association New Jersey Meeting
April 16, 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Eastern
Green Brook, NJ
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