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"I recently joined NASN and really enjoy access to the . . . discussion board. Thank you everyone for the informational posts and replies!" ~ A quote from Julie Chiu in SchoolNurseNet.
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Public social networks and private online forums are great for knowledge sharing and connecting with peers. It is important to remember that, as nurses, we have an obligation to maintain professional boundaries and respect the confidentiality of the students, families, and staff members we serve. The American Nurses Association has a toolkit with resources to help you use social networks while maintaining your professional standards. Access these resources including a fact sheet, tip card, and poster. Thank you for staying connected! Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
Quick Poll
What are you are most likely to do with the community website, SchoolNurseNet?
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Being a School Nurse - Videos to Watch and Share
With the cameras rolling, dozens of NASN members agreed to share their story during last year's NASN annual conference in San Antonio. Recorded stories are now available in five polished videos titled, Being a School Nurse. NASN thanks all of the school nurses who contributed to this project. Please take some time to watch these brief videos and share them with colleagues, families, and your school community.
School Nurse Day Blog Post: Explore the World of Digital Communication
NASN member Jessica Porter wrote in her School Nurse Day blog post, Explore the World of Digital Communication, that "school nurses know that social media is a powerful tool but that digital communication encompasses a much broader toolbox than just Facebook and Twitter ... Success with one form of digital communication opens the realm of possibilities and makes us willing to explore new platforms." Read her blog post.
Etiquette and Tips for Protecting Confidentiality in Online Forums
A recent webinar hosted by NASN, The Art of Online Peer Discussions, reviewed the SchoolNurseNet Code of Conduct, how to avoid confidentiality violations, and components of discussion list messages. Access a recording of this 30-minute webinar for helpful information in using the online forums in SchoolNurseNet.
What Every School Nurse Should Know About the Ethical Use of Social Media
Do you need one more reason to justify your attendance at NASN2015 this summer in Philadelphia? If so, here it is. School nurses who attend the session listed above will learn about this important topic including 5 steps to avoid disclosing private or confidential information. Browse the conference agenda for a complete schedule.
School Nurse Medication Survey
On April 27th (or so) NASN members will receive a link to a survey conducted by the University of Iowa and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) about medication administration in the school setting. We are asking all practicing school nurses to participate who currently administer medication and/or oversee medication administration in any way. When you complete the survey, if you choose, you will be entered in a drawing for an IPad. Please watch for the survey!
Tune in to NASN Radio for Uncommon Tick Borne Diseases that Impact Kids
Learn about the variety of uncommon tick borne diseases and the regions across the nation where children are most at risk. Listen Now! |
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School Nurses in the News
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North Carolina Iredell School Nurses Make Case for JobsStatesville Record & Landmark (North Carolina)NASN member and lead nurse for Iredell-Statesville (NC) Schools, Karen Kerley joined other nurses at a recent Board of Education meeting to highlight the importance of their jobs. Karen said, "...nurses are responsible for knowing which children have medical problems and chronic illnesses and ensuring that those students receive the proper medication at the right time during the day. Decreasing the number of nurses would overburden teachers, bookkeepers and data managers who would have to do the job that nurses do now." Access the article.
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National News That Matters to You
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How is Your State Doing Investing in Public Health
Trust for America's Health released a new report: Investing in America's Health: A State-by-State Look at Public Health Funding & Key Health Facts. The report highlights public health emergency preparedness cuts and other threats to public health capacity.
America's PrepareAthon! Wants to Help You to be Ready for an Emergency
PrepareAthon! Day is April 30, 2015
Are you ready for an earthquake, a flood, a hurricane, a tornado? America's PrepareAthon! is an opportunity to prepare for specific hazards through drills, group discussions, and exercises, and will revolve around taking the actions to prepare for these hazards. America's PrepareAthon! wants you to understand disasters that can happen in your community, know what actions to take to be safe, and increase your preparedness. Get ready.
E-cigarettes: What You Need to Know
Current e-cigarette use among middle and high school students has tripled from 2013 to 2014. Smoking in any form is dangerous for youth at any age, due to brain development, and may lead to sustained tobacco use, according to CDC Director, Tom Frieden. Read the report. Download the Youth and Tobacco Use infograph.
Celebrate World PI (Primary Immunodeficiency) Week with "Appreciation Garden"
Every April 22- 29 is a week long annual global movement to raise awareness about Primary Immunodeficiency - World PI Week! One of the highlights of the week is a simultaneous launch of thousands of specially designed balloons throughout the United States and around the world. This year the Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF) is also creating an "Appreciation Garden" by encouraging members of the community to pick a flower, write the name of someone they are thankful for in the center and why they're thankful for them in the petals.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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NASN Attends Every Kid Healthy Coalition Summit
On behalf of School Nursing, NASN representatives participated in the recent Every Kid Healthy Coalition Summit in Washington, D.C. The Summit convened to affect a large-scale
collective impact to define a unified school engagement process addressing childhood obesity, still a significant health issue in this country. The 16th Surgeon General of the United States, David Satcher, MD, PhD, keynoted and emphasized health access and equity for all children.
2015 Nursing Research Grants Still Available
Application deadline May 1, 2015
You still have time to apply for a NASN research grant available through the American Nurses Foundation (ANF). Each year, the ANF, through its Nursing Research Grants program, provides funds to beginner and experienced nurse researchers to conduct studies that contribute toward the advancement of nursing science and the enhancement of patient care. The funding range is $5,000. To learn more or submit online application.
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Brochure Provides a Guide to the Use of Social Media
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing offers this brochure to both new and experienced nurses. It offers support in using social media without breaking patient privacy and confidentiality. Access this brochure.
Online Courses Prepare Public Health Nurses to be Preceptors
School nursing is rooted in public health nursing, therefore, school nurses are often asked to be public health nursing preceptors. A 3-module online continuing education program developed for the Henry Street Consortium and hosted by Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota provides preceptor training. Learn more.
What are Latex Free Products that Students Can Use at School?
Helping Students with a Latex Allergy Stay Safe at School
The American Latex Allergy Association has information to help school nurses assist school staff and families in understanding which products are safe for students with latex allergies. See their Latex Free Products page and click on Consumer Products (use the drop down box for school supplies). While you are there, find answers on their Frequently Asked Questions page.
Webinar Focused on Teen Depression
Tuesday, April 28, 6:00 PM Eastern / 3:00 PM Pacific
Families for Depression Awareness is presenting a free, 1-hour Teen Depression webinar on Teen Depression. The expert presenter is Dr. Nadja Reilly, author of the Break Free from Depression school curriculum and executive producer of Break Free From Depression, a documentary focusing on adolescent depression. Register now. (The webinar will be recorded.)
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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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