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School nurses continually advocate for students and families; and now we have a new resource to make it easier! NASN offers a new Better Health. Better Learning. e-Toolkit - a one-stop-shop for resources to highlight the roles of school nurses that support education and advance health.The e-toolkit is designed to empower school nurses to better serve as advocates for school and community health and raise awareness and support for their vital role. The e-toolkit features key messages, clearly describing what school nurses do to keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. The graphics are wonderful and the messages are set to help legislators, school administrators, and community members better understand the impact of school nursing. Access the new Better Health. Better Learning. e-Toolkit for tip sheets, advocacy tools, brochures, posters, health education resources, and much more. [The toolkit is available to all audiences but the downloadable resources are available to NASN members only.] Thank you for supporting your students to Better Health. Better Learning., Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
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Remind Legislators that You Do Care and Are Watching
In a recent blog post, NASN Director Kathleen Rose emphasizes the importance of building a relationship with legislators; telling them about your priorities and then acknowledging their votes on legislation impacting those priorities. Read this post titled, Have You Said Thank You?
NASN Works with U.S. House and Senate for its 2015 Legislative Priorities
NASN's efforts ensured passage of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that passed by Congress and was recently signed into law by the President. Additionally, NASN has been working for passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), otherwise known as No Child Left Behind, with inclusion of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP). ESEA has been in Senate Committee and will be going to the floor for a vote. In the House, it passed out of the Education and Workforce Committee and awaits a floor vote. Lastly, the new Nurse Grant bill will soon be introduced. Learn more about NASN's 2015 Legislative Priorities.
Course Equips School Nurses to Be a Force for Change
Leadership: Advocating for Change reviews the change process, the components a school community needs assessment, strategies for successful change in the school setting. Learn more and start making your voice heard!
Visit the NASN Employment Center
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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Iowa Epinephrine Resource School Nurse Advocates for Stock Epinephrine Law
Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gazette
NASN member Laura Wheeler is an Epinephrine Resource School Nurse from Iowa who has been advocating for stock epinephrine in Iowa schools. Iowa's stock epinephrine law passed both the Senate and House - no legislator voted against the legislation. Read this article. Access the NASN Epinephrine Resource School Nurse(s) for your state.
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National News That Matters to You
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Stock Epinephrine Advocacy Laws and Guidelines
School nurses have been advocating for stock epinephrine and nearly every state has passed legislation regarding stocking undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors. The bills and laws can differ by state. In some cases, only a school nurse can administer the epinephrine auto-injector to a student with no known history of food allergy. In other instances, multiple designees may administer the medication in an emergency. It's important for school nurses to know the laws in their state. Access a map of the current status of legislation across the U.S.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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Climate Change and Children's Health
NASN and school nurses were represented at the MomentUS Path to Positive Communities Summit in Washington, DC, May 21, 2015. The discussion centered on how climate change affects the health of everyone, especially children. This initiative is a council of diverse community leaders and organizations united to advance climate solutions with tools and resources to help advocate for changes in your school and community. Access information and resources.
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Free Sodium Webinar: Making Sense of the Science and Translation to Practice
Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 2:00-3:00 PM, Eastern
This webinar will present the science of sodium reduction, clarify guidelines regarding salt and health, and provide examples of implementation of sodium reduction guidelines. Register today.
Civil Rights Advocacy for Students with Food Allergies
FAACT - The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team - has a Civil Rights Advocacy webpage with valuable links for school nurses, including the American with Disabilities laws and how that relates to students with food allergies. Access the Civil Rights Advocacy Resource Center for USDA Guidelines and additional resources. |
NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Alabama Association of School Nurses 45th Annual Conference "School Nurse University"
June 3-4, 2015
Trussville, Alabama
School Epinephrine Policies: Implementing New Resources
June 4, 2015, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EASTERN)
A look at the need for epinephrine policies, the components of a comprehensive policy, and policy evaluation strategies.
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