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"Health of the students and their educational outcomes are so interrelated that the two agencies, health and education, need to work together." ~ A quote from Beverly Bradley in the NASN Radio broadcast, Health and Academic Achievement. Listen to this broadcast.
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Summer is almost here! As you enjoy that well-deserved break, please remember to practice what you teach to students. Stay cool, slap on the sunscreen, stay hydrated and have an extremely wonderful summer. Use your leisure to catch up on what makes you happy, like family time, personal time, and surfing time. Try surfing the NASN website to see all the wonderful programs and resources that can enhance your practice that you may not have had time to see over the school year. You may even find an interesting course to take in the new NASN Learning Center. Wherever you go, the Weekly Digest will be in your e-mail all summer long to keep you up-to-date. Relax and take care of yourself this Summer! Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
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Keynote Speaker, Rich Bluni, Writes About Looking for the Good
Healthcare professionals are trained to look for what's wrong. What would happen if they started looking for what's right or good? Would this have a positive effect on them? Read Rich Bluni's blog and hear him speak at NASN2015, the 47th Annual NASN Conference this summer. |
Summer Reading from the NASN Staff
Summertime brings a bit more time for reading - whether for professional or personal enrichment. Join the NASN Staff in summertime reading - here is what we're reading now:
"Merle's Door - Lessons from a Freethinking Dog" by Ted Kerasote
"Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey" by the Countess of Carnarvon
"The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown
"Faithful Place" by Tara French
"Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder
Share what you're reading in the Summer Reading discussion on SchoolNurseNet. [NASN member login required.]
A Reflection from a Private School Nurse
In this brief article, Tammy Green reflects on her practice and the opportunity summer offers to think ahead. Read Summer: A Sweet Time of Reflection in the NASN School Nurse online. [Subscribers and NASN members have access to full-text articles.]
Social Media for School Nurses: Promoting School Health in the 21st Century
This is the title of an article in the May issue of the NASN School Nurse and the author interview podcast that accompanies it. Visit SAGE Journals online to access the podcast and article.
Diabetes Management Education Program Now Available Online
Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in School SM is specifically written for school nurses. The new online format makes it convenient to enhance knowledge and skills and obtain tools and resources to support students with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Learn more.
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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Jupiter (Florida) School Nurse Saves Young Girl's Life
ABC 25 WPBF (Jupiter, Florida)
Jupiter Elementary School nurse Holly Hoover was recently honored for saving a 7-year-old girl's life. The first-grader went to see her school nurse in February, saying her throat was bothering her. "When I went to take her temperature, she couldn't keep her mouth around the thermometer," Hoover said. "I quickly assessed her lungs and realized she had no breath sounds on her right side," she said. A chest X-ray would later reveal that she had a collapsed lung. The Health Care District of Palm Beach County honored Hoover, saying her intuition and experience probably saved the student's life. Access the story.
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National News That Matters to You
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No Child Needs to be Hungry this Summer
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. The USDA plans to serve more than 200 million free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites. Summer meal sites for 2015 will be available starting May 15 and are added throughout the summer. Access the program here.
New Voices of Meningitis Campaign, Boost The Volume, Launched
Singer and "Pretty Little Liars" Actress Lucy Hale is lending her voice to Voices of Meningitis™ (VOM) to help improve teen booster vaccination rates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that a child receive one dose of meningococcal vaccine at age 11 or 12 years, followed by a second (or booster) vaccination as early as age 16, yet fewer than 30 percent of teens received the second vaccination to help protect against meningococcal meningitis. VOM is a collaboration between the NASN and Sanofi Pasteur. Learn more.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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NASN Honored for Asthma/Allergy Education
NASN was honored with the award for Outstanding Partner in Education at the Allergy & Asthma Network 30th Anniversary Celebration, in Washington, DC, May 7, 2015. Beth Mattey, NASN president elect, Donna Mazyck, NASN executive director, and Sally Schoessler, NASN Director of Nursing Education and AAN Board member, accepted the award. Beth Mattey also presented about the importance of school nursing in the collaborative care model during the AAN Educational Symposium the same day. Learn more about the Allergy and Asthma Network.
NASN Attended Association of Public Health Nurses Annual Conference (APHN)
NASN was represented at the APHN Annual conference May 3-6, 2015, that focused on the important role of public health nurses. All three of the final speakers addressed the importance of partnering with school nurses to address public health issues. Learn more about APHN.
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Sun Safety
Reduce the risk of skin damage and skin cancer by seeking shade under an umbrella, tree, or other shelter before the need for relief from the sun. The best bet to protect skin is the use of sunscreen or protective clothing when outside-even when in the shade. Browse resources for your students from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pool Safely Campaign
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Pool Safely national campaign is designed to get the message out about the importance of pool and spa safety. The campaign provides information and materials to help save lives in pools and spas. Access the many resources for parents and families about water safety as summer starts. (Many also in Spanish.)
Free Webinar: Managing Asthma for Improved Health and Academic Outcomes
Today, Thursday, May 14, 2015, 1:00 - 2:30 P.M., Eastern
Tackle asthma in schools head-on! Join Indoor Air Quality experts as they discuss the importance of addressing indoor environmental triggers and incorporating a comprehensive asthma management plan in schools. Learn more or register.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
New Jersey State School Nurses Association General Membership Meeting
May 19, 2015
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