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Summer means relax, recharge, renew. It is time to find your sweet spot and indulge. You may choose hiking, biking, or running a marathon, or perhaps reading, movies, or travel. Whatever you choose, be a happy and #healthyschoolnurse. Keep in touch and connect with NASN on Twitter and Facebook. As you take some time for yourselves this summer, keep your eyes out for new NASN learning opportunities and resources that NASN continues to offer its members. Get rejuvenated this summer! Enjoy! Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
Come to Philadelphia: A City Filled with History, Culture, and Good Eats
More than 1200 school nurses and school health professionals are registered to attend NASN2015 in Philadelphia. If you aren't sure this city is a great place for a conference, read a new blog post from a member of our school nurse hospitality team from Pennsylvania. Hope to see you in Philly! |
Introducing NASN's New Better Health. Better Learning. e-Toolkit
A One-Stop-Shop to Support the Role of School Nursing
NASN has developed a new e-Toolkit designed to empower school nurses to facilitate health education and awareness among families and the community. This e-Toolkit is a one-stop-shop that features key messages, providing clear statements about the role and importance of school nurses to help legislators, school administrators, and community members better understand the impact of school nurses. Access the new Better Health. Better Learning. e-Toolkit for tip sheets, advocacy tools, brochure and posters, health education resources, and much more.
NASN Keep Calm T-shirt in Stock in Bookstore
The featured item this month in the NASN Bookstore is the NASN Keep Calm You Have a School Nurse T-shirt, available in red and blue and various sizes. Be sure to order your T-shirt while supplies last!
Support NASN When You Order Your Summer Fun
Will you be ordering supplies for your summer fun like books, music, spa treatments, sports equipment, and beach wear? If so, you should know that NASN is an approved charitable organization in the AmazonSmile program. When you shop on Amazon, you can have a portion of qualifying purchases donated to NASN. Use this link to get started.
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School Nurses in the News
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Teachers Work with School Nurse After Student's Allergic Reaction on Zoo Trip
KLTV ABC 7 (Texas)
During a field trip to the zoo, an East Texas first grade student suffered from an allergic reaction after visiting the petting zoo area. Prior to the trip, they spoke with the school nurse about what to do in case of an emergency. During the ordeal, the teachers were on the phone with the school nurse and EMS, and administered epinephrine. Access the story. |
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National News That Matters to You
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NASN Proud to Partner on SAMHSA's National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative
NASN's partner, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has launched its National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative. This new campaign called "Helping Children Recover and Thrive," aims to raise awareness of child traumatic stress and the many resources available to help address it, and includes new PSAs in English and Spanish, as well as a website and a series of new materials.
State Departments/School Health Partner to Meet Student Needs
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services highlight how state health departments partner with schools and others in the management of students with chronic health conditions to improve health and education outcomes, including strides towards better identification and tracking of students with chronic disease and conditions. Read the report, "State Health Department Leadership in Addressing Chronic Conditions in Schools: Case Studies from Massachusetts and Missouri."
Teens Use the Internet for Health Information
Washington Post / June 2, 2015
Researchers surveyed 1,156 U.S. teenagers and found that 84% of teens searched the Internet for health information, with 23% of them having searched for information on a condition affecting family members or friends. The study also revealed that 55% of teens said they got most of their health information from their parents, followed by health classes in their schools, and doctors and nurses. Access the article.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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Gauging the Impact of School-Based Health Care On Students' Health, Wellbeing and Educational Outcomes, A Panel DiscussionFriday, June 12, 2015, 12:00-2:00 p.m., EASTERN A school-wide culture that includes a focus on good health practices, promoted and monitored by health professionals, should increase students' attendance and wellbeing. The research has been minimal, leaving many policy and political leaders with little understanding of the role and value of school nurses and school health centers. This panel brings together researchers, practitioners, and policy professionals in this field, including NASN member Martha Dewey Bergren and NASN Director of Research Erin Maughan, to discuss additional research and strengthening current education and health care policies. Register and Watch the live-stream. NASN Presented Uniform Data Set at Health Services in Schools TrainingNASN was represented at the Health Services in Schools: From Cost-effectiveness Studies to Distributional Justice held at Stanford University on May 29, 2015. Speakers included a diverse panel of researchers of school health. NASN presented about the Uniform Data Set and importance of using Big Data in school health. Learn more about this initiative. NASN Represented at Student Health Advocacy CoalitionNASN, the Co-Chair of the Student Health Advocacy Coalition (SHAC), invited special guest speaker David Esquith, Director of the Office of Safe and Healthy Students, U.S. Department of Education, to discuss his Division's programs, as well as provide an overview of the legislative landscape during a recent SHAC meeting. Read more.
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How School Cleaning Effects Health
Thursday, June 4, 2015, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EASTERN
During this webinar, Clean Bill of Health: How Effective Cleaning and Maintenance Can Improve Health Outcomes in Your School, experts explore the effect of proper cleaning and maintenance on student, staff, and building health and performance. Register here. View archived indoor environmental webinars here.
Funding Available through the Fuel Up to Play 60 Program
Deadline to apply is June 16, 2015 for the 2015-2016 school year
Qualified schools can now apply for a chance to receive up to $4,000 for healthy changes through the Fuel Up to Play 60 program when they apply for funds. The funding is awarded in support of Plays from the Fuel Up to Play 60 Playbook. Visit the Funds page on FuelUpToPlay60.com for more details and to apply. |
NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
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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