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The wellness of students is a goal of school nursing. School nurses know that we must continually advance our knowledge and skills to best meet the healthcare needs of students. New skill sets are attained through continuing education and through certifications. The NASN position statement, Education, Licensure, and Certification of School Nurses, outlines NASN's position on education preparation and includes a list of references to support this position. Access this resource to learn more. Thank you for being the best school nurse that you can be. Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
Quick Poll
Would a toolkit to address transitioning students from elementary to middle school be useful to your practice? (e.g., health promotion messages, transitioning healthcare plans, checklists for parents to talk to health care provider) . . . Take this week's poll.
Early-Bird Deadline Extended
Register for NASN2015 by April 17, 2015 to take advantage of the discounted rate. Join 1,000+ school nurses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from June 24 - June 27, 2015; pre-conference on June 23, 2015. This is THE ONE national conference created just for school nurses. Learn more.
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Conference Attendee Shares Her Conference Experience in Blog Post
Regina Wysocki attended her first NASN annual conference last year and writes about it in her blog article titled, NASN Annual Conference Leaves Me Wanting More. Read Regina's blog post.
NASN Learning Center Gets a Makeover
The online learning center is now the NASN Learning Center. Learners can choose from 32+ courses and can earn 38+ CNE contact hours in ONE convenient place. New updated learning center is mobile friendly and works with the NASN database to track course enrollment. Visit the NASN Learning Center to take a look.
Infographic Conveys School Nurse Role
National School Nurse Day is around the corner, Wednesday, May 6, 2015, and NASN has created an infographic that addresses the many roles of the school nurse. Consider printing this and hanging it on your health office door! Access the infographic and many more National School Nurse Day resources.
Congratulations to 2015 School Nurse Survey Prize Winners
Brittany Cox (WY) and Mary Anne Bettcker (NY) were randomly selected for the scholarships to attend the NASN2015 Annual Conference in Philadelphia this June. Evelyn Nkwantabisah (TX) and Marie Desisto (MA) were the recipients of the random drawing for the bookstore scholarships. Thank you to all who participated in this important survey. Remember to watch for the medication survey, which will be coming soon. Results for both will be reported at the conference (and published later in the year).
Browse Job Opportunities for School Nurses on NASN.org
NASN has recently placed new employment listings in the NASN.org Employment Center. Browse the employment center.
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School Nurses in the News
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Keep NASN in the Loop with Your News
NASN wants to hear when members are honored and/or in the news. Keep us informed so we can share the wonderful accomplishments that school nurses do every day! Contact NASN.
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National News That Matters to You
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Stock Epinephrine Laws Continue to be Passed
Laws that allow schools to stock epinephrine autoinjectors for use in an anaphylactic emergency continue to pass across the country. The Allergy and Asthma Network has information on the laws in each state. NASN has Epinephrine Resource School Nurses in 48 states to assist you with any questions or concerns.
Nominations Are Underway for the Bammy Awards
The Bammy Awards is a cross-discipline honor that identifies and acknowledges the extraordinary work being done across the entire education field every day - from teachers, principals and superintendents, to school nurses, support staff, advocates, researchers, school custodians, early childhood specialists, education journalists, parents, and students. The Bammy Awards were created to help reverse the negative national narrative that dominates the education field. Learn more.
NASN Celebrates Anniversary of Elementary and Secondary Education Act with U.S. Secretary of Education
NASN recently joined U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) otherwise known as "No Child Left Behind" that was first signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. According to Secretary Duncan, "Then as now, it stood to connect civil rights to education, enshrining America's core value that every child deserves a quality education, no matter her race, disability, neighborhood, or first language." Learn more.
U.S. Senate Committee to Debate ESEA
The U.S. Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pension Committee are debating the bi-partisan ESEA put forth by Chairman Lamar Smith (TN-R) and Ranking Member Patty Smith (WA-D) that has been termed the "Every Child Achieves Act of 2015." Learn more.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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NASN Attends Meeting about Use of Technology and Electronic Health Records
Erin Maughan, NASN's Director of Research, attended the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society's (HIMSS) recent meeting in Chicago. Presentations at the HIMSS meeting included the use of technology, electronic health records to improve patient outcomes, and using patient portals for children. It was emphasized during the afternoon session that school nurses are active members of the healthcare team caring for children. Learn more about nursing informatics.
NASN Joined National Organizations at Leadership Meeting for Health Promotion Discussion
Donna Mazyck, NASN Executive Director, joined other national organizations on April 9, 2015 in Washington DC, at a stakeholders leadership meeting with Dr. Stephanie Zaza, Director of CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH). Discussions included the need to plan for health promotion and effectiveness of school-based interventions. Learn more about DASH.
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Materials to Participate in the Seat Belts Save Challenge
Educate teen drivers about the dangers of riding in a car without wearing a seatbelt (in any seat in the car) and increase the number of teens who regularly wear a seatbelt in the car. The National Organizations for Youth Safety is sponsoring a Spring Seat Belts Save Challenge. Learn more and take the challenge.
Resources to Celebrate School Health and Wellness Achievements
Every Kid Healthy™ Week, April 19-25, 2015, is an annual observance that shines a spotlight on the great efforts schools are doing to improve the health and wellness of their students and the link between nutrition, physical activity, and learning - because healthy kids learn better! Visit the Action for Healthy Kids website for resources including a webinar.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Wisconsin Association of School Nurses Spring Conference
April 23-24, 2015
Alaska School Nurses Association Annual Spring Conference
April 24-26, 2015
Missouri Association of School Nurses Spring Conference
April 25-26, 2015
Access InformationUtah School Nurse Association Spring Conference 2015 April 30-May 1, 2015
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