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"It has been my honor and pleasure to serve." ~ A quote from NASN President Carolyn Duff in the NASN School Nurse article, School Nursing and the Digital Age.
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It is time for me to pass the baton to Beth Mattey, the next NASN President, who has been my leadership partner over the past two years. It has been a pleasure to serve as NASN president and to lead the strategic planning process and to launch the strategies directed to keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. The strategic plan is set in the direction of transforming school health and school nursing to meet the challenges of the 21st century. It is to raise the voices of school nurses in the policy and practice arenas to strengthen child wellbeing. The progress is evident in programs and resources for members found on nasn.org. Thank you for all you do to support education and advance the health of your students. Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN, President of NASN |
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Thank You to NASN President Carolyn Duff
On behalf of NASN, its Affiliates, members and partners, we extend a heartfelt thank you to Carolyn Duff for her leadership, vision, and service to our nursing specialty association. Carolyn's dedication has been an inspiration to us all and she has led us forward as we embrace meeting the goals and challenges of school nursing in the 21st century.
NASN Weekly Digest Takes Short Break
With NASN's Annual Conference June 24-27, the NASN Weekly Digest will not be published the next two weeks and will resume on July 9th. Enjoy NASN2015 and your summer break!
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Annual Report Highlights Association During President Duff's Term
Please review the recently published 2013-2014 NASN Annual Report. See the impact of NASN initiatives and highlights of NASN programming. Take a tour of easy-to-read online report.
School Nurses Expect NASN to Advocate for School Nurses
In an NASN School Nurse article, "Advocacy, A Strategic Priority for NASN," President Carolyn Duff discusses advocacy, the role it plays at NASN, and how it applies to school nurses and school nursing practice. Read this article.
What Does it Mean to be "NASN Strong?"
Recruiting members strengthen the national and local voice of school nursing. In turn, it keeps students healthy and academically successful. Read more about this term and about the member-to-member campaign behind it in a recent blog post from the NASN Membership Committee. |
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School Nurses in the News
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Illinois School Nurse Improves the Health of Her Students Through Dance
NASN member Mary Colver, and school nurse at Little Fort Elementary School in Waukegan, Illinois, is leading the charge to increase physical activity among students through a variety of programs at the school thanks to help from Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK). Mary, who was named an AFHK Healthy School Hero in 2014, was profiled on People.com talking about classroom brain breaks and a Get Up and Move program that has all the kids and staff dancing after the Pledge of Allegiance to stimulate their bodies and brains. Read the full story.
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National News That Matters to You
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NASN Represented at Trust for America's Health Briefing
NASN recently attended a briefing sponsored by Trust for America's Health titled, Children's Hospitals: Looking Beyond the Walls of the Clinic to Keep Children Healthy. U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) spoke about three innovative programs to keep children healthy at Nemours Children's Health System, Boston Children's Hospital, and Seattle Children's Hospital.
Lack of Hydration May Affect Children's Physical and Mental Health
More than half of all children and adolescents in the U.S. are not getting enough hydration-probably because they're not drinking enough water-a situation that could have significant repercussions for their physical health and their cognitive and emotional functioning. Read more about this national study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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Voices of Meningitis Campaign Crossed the Nation
The National Association of School Nurses added your voice to the Voices of Meningitis "Boost the Volume" national campaign. Through events and interviews, many in our nation were reached with the message that millions of teens are under vaccinated by not receiving the meningitis booster vaccine. More information about this vaccine preventable disease can be found at Boostthevolume.com.
School Nurse Value Featured on National Webinar
NASN participated on a panel June 16 at the American Federation of Teachers, hosted by the Albert Shanker Institute, along with The American Public Health Association. Panelists spoke about the research and efforts to demonstrate the value of school nurses in the health, well-being, and educational outcomes for students, and how school nurses can use data to advocate for their positions and workforce needs. The entire webinar will be archived and cited at the Albert Shanker Institute when available. View the introductory video and presentation materials.
NASN Annual Conference Highlights Embracing Today-Transforming Tomorrow
At the NASN2015 Conference, be sure to be in the room to hear Sue Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN address "The Role of School Nurses in Transforming Care and Building a Culture of Health." The only annual conference that specifically addresses the needs of school nurses and students is just around the corner! For more information, visit NASN2015. |
Support for Expansion of Oral Health in School Nutrition
The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) fully supports and endorses the inclusion and expansion of oral health in school nutrition curricula and the promotion of healthy foods served on campus following evidence-based practices to reduce the risk of dental caries, the most common chronic childhood disease, and to promote health and well-being. Read ASTDD's document, Nutrition Education and Healthy Eating in School Settings.
School Professionals Can Help Students Understand Death
Children need to understand four essential concepts about death before they can truly comprehend a loss. School professionals who know about these concepts can better understand children's thoughts and reactions to death - an actual loss, a TV show or movie, or even an imagined death. It's also useful when providing advice to parents wanting to help their children cope with a loss. Learn more at the Coalition to Support Grieving Students.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Preconference Day at the NASN2015 Annual Conference
June 23, 2015
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NASN 2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Jun 24-27, 2015
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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