Next Wednesday, May 6, 2015, we celebrate the essence and joy of professional school nurse practice on National School Nurse Day. The theme, "School Nurses: Caring for Others. Caring for Ourselves," truly speaks of your significant healthcare roles in care coordination for individual students and care for school communities across the country. School nurses model self-care and healthy lifestyles as we work to establish and support a culture of health. The NASN National School Nurse Day page has resources to help you celebrate the day with flourish, such as blogs, an infographic for your health rooms, celebration ideas, a template press release, and advocacy resources. Enjoy your special day! With highest regards and great appreciation for who you are and what you do, Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
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The Votes Are In ... 2015 NASN Election Results Announced"Thanks" to all who voted. Your votes counted! Congratulations to the new President-elect designee Nina Fekaris (Oregon) and the new Secretary-Treasurer designee Catherine Davis (Alabama). Thank you also to the other candidates. School nursing leaders and those willing to step forward propel the profession and the association's mission forward. Meet NASN's current leaders. Please note: The selection of an NASN Nominating Committee member must be repeated. None of the four candidates received a majority of the votes. Selection plans will be announced soon. Advocacy Tools for School Nurses to Help Tell Their StoryWhy should School Nurses be advocates?School nurses are their own best advocate because their role is not always understood by others in the school community. A great way to celebrate National School Nurse Day, Wednesday, May 6, is by educating the school community, parents, and the larger community about the differences that school nurses make to children each day. You can access the Advocacy: Telling Your Story PowerPoint on the NASN School Nurse Day page or on the NASN Policy and Advocacy page where you will find numerous resources to assist in your advocacy efforts. Educational Programs Recorded at NASN2014 Available in Session BundleThe programming at an NASN annual conference is uniquely written for school nurses. Sessions are carefully chosen by your peers and presenters must meet standards set forth by NASN. For one low price you can purchase courses created from 14 sessions recorded at NASN2014 and earn 16.75 CNE contact hours. Learn more about these courses. The Wait Is Over - Time to Attend Your First NASN Annual ConferenceApproximately one quarter of attendees at an NASN annual conference are first-time attendees. If you have never attended an NASN conference, you will not be alone and you WILL feel at home. A recent blog article provides reasons you should attend and links to content from previous conferences. Read this blog. NASN's Get Trained Program Updated for 2015This program, written by school nurses for school nurses, provides the school nurse with everything needed to train school staff to administer an epinephrine auto-injector in an anaphylactic emergency - from training preparation materials, to the program PowerPoint, to handouts and a script - even the sign-in sheet! Access the Get Trained Program.
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School Nurses in the News
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Delaware House OKs Overdose Drug Naloxone in Schools
Delawareonline, The News Journal
Naloxone, the overdose-reversing drug, could now be available to school nurses across Delaware's schools. Recently, Delaware House lawmakers endorsed the plan to expand access to the drug to school nurses. NASN member Susan Hoffmann and president of the Delaware School Nurses Association (DSNA), said the professional organization has not taken a position on the matter but, "We definitely support it." NASN member Rebecca King and DSNA's Delaware director said, "I want my hands on everything I can possibly have if I'm going to be a first responder in any situation, no matter what it is." Access article.
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National News That Matters to You
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American Academy of Pediatrics New Clinical Report: Head LiceAccording to the report, the criteria for return to school is, "A child should not be restricted from school attendance because of lice." This updated clinical report, with input from NASN President-elect Beth Mattey, clarifies diagnosis and treatment protocols for this benign, yet high-anxiety producing, issue our students and families often face. Access the Clinical Report and guidelines. Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Program 2015 Congratulations to the school communities accepted to the 2015 Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Program. The program is designed and disseminated by the Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies in educational partnership with the National Association of School Nurses. This program is made possible by the generous support of Johnson & Johnson. Read the full announcement. President Signs Funding Extension for CHIP The U.S. House and Senate overwhelming extended funding for the Children's Healthcare Insurance Program (CHIP) and was signed into law by the President. CHIP was passed on a bi-partisan basis in 1997 and has covered more than eight million children. Access The White House Blog for more information. Elementary and Secondary Education Act Heads to U.S. Senate for VoteThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee, under the bi-partisan leadership of Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), debated the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) - otherwise known as No Child Left Behind - and passed out of committee on a unanimous vote. ESEA contains language for Specialized Instructional Support Personnel. This important bill will now go to the floor of the Senate for a vote. Learn more.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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Medications in the Schools Survey
The University of Iowa, in conjunction with the National Association of School Nurses, has launched a survey to all school nurses regarding medication administration in the schools. We invite you to participate in this survey and encourage your school nursing colleagues to complete it as well. The data is critical in moving school nursing forward and ensuring students are safe in schools. Access the survey.
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Free Webinar: Talking With Teens About Stress Management
Thursday, May 7, 7:00 P.M. Eastern / 4:00 P.M. Pacific
High school can be some of the best years of a student's life, but it can also prove to be stressful. The American Psychological Association's (APA) Stress in AmericaTM: Paying With Our Health survey shows that 13-17-year-olds are experiencing stress levels higher than they consider to be healthy. Pressure to do well on test scores, get into college, and fit in with peers can become overwhelming. Join National PTA and the APA for an important conversation on how parents can help teens manage stress and stay healthy. Register today.
Free Webinar: Keeping Your School Free of Stinging Insects
Tuesday, May 19, 2:00 P.M., Eastern
Explore ways to keep students and staff safe from stinging insects at your school. Stinging insects, mainly yellow jackets and wasps, present risks from their painful stings to potentially severe allergic reactions. Through this free webinar from the Environmental Protection Agency, you will learn to identify these pests and the steps your school should take to manage them as part of your Integrated Pest Management program. Register today. |
NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events coming up:
Utah School Nurse Association Spring Conference 2015
April 30-May 1, 2015
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