I am honored to have the opportunity to attend the 18th Biennial School Nurses International Conference in London, England representing NASN. I am meeting school nurses from all over the world, finding we share similar stories and the issues facing our youth are similar, regardless of the country in which we practice. The health and well-being of children and adolescents is our future and we share a common goal to ensure our students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. You can follow live conference tweets at #SNIC15 to follow the learning and conversation. Together - Better Health. Better Learning.TM Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President
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Quick Poll
As you consider the beginning of school, what concerns do you have about students and head lice? Take this week's poll.
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NASN's 2015-16 Back-to-School Toolkit Prepares You for New School Year
The updated NASN Back-to-School Toolkit has NEW and UPDATED resources, including School Nurse and Family Checklists, Tools for Students and Families, Clinical and Professional Resources, Continuing Education and E-Learning, and so much more. Access the Back-to-School Toolkit.
NASN Needs Your Feedback!
Proposed Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice
School nursing has changed over the years to meet the complex healthcare needs of a diverse student population. This framework provides the key principles of school nursing practice and provides focus and guidance for the practicing school nurse to support student health and academic success in a healthy and safe school environment. Read the article and then click on the survey link at the end to give us your feedback. (The article and survey are open to all through August 17, 2015). Let your voice be heard!
The New Principles for Practice Publication Available in NASN Bookstore
The featured item this month in the NASN Bookstore is the Principles for Practice: Nursing Delegation to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in the School Setting. This publication provides overall principles for making decisions about the delegation of nursing tasks. Purchase a print or e-book version.
NASN Radio Broadcast - How School Nurses are Partnering with Public Health Nurses
In this most recent broadcast experts discuss how school nurses and public health nurses are collaborating to ensure that the health needs of the community are being met. Tune in and listen now!
Audio Interview with Article Authors
The Power of Influence School Nurse Stories
NASN School Nurse Editor, Cynthia Galemore interviews Beth Mattey and Becky King about their article. Access the podcast and the July 2015 issue article.
Employment Opportunities for School Nurses on NASN.org
NASN regularly receives employment opportunities from employers looking to fill positions for school nurse professionals. Visit the employment center on NASN.org for current listings.
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School Nurses in the News
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Wisconsin School Nurse Honored for Leadership
MyRacineCounty.com
Rosemary Dolatowski, NASN Board Member and Director of School Health Services for the Burlington [Wisconsin] Area School District, received the Phi Delta Kappa Distinguished Leadership award. According to the international fraternity of teachers and administrators, Rosemary was honored as an "effective liaison between families, schools and health professionals in cases of students with severe mental and physical diagnoses." Adding that she is, "... a true leader of nurses; she knows how to create a culture of caring and excellence among the staff she supervises." Read this article.
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National News That Matters to You
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
Kick off this annual observance with week 1 activities that focus on ensuring a healthy future with vaccines for preteens and teens. Access key messages, ready-to-publish articles and more for this age group from the National Public Health Information Coalition.
Make Your Emergency Plan Today!
September is National Prepared Month (NPM)
This year's theme is: Don't Wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today! Plan for September by downloading the 2015 NPM weekly themes, logo, and much more.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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South Dakota School Nurses Talk Epinephrine
The 22nd Annual South Dakota School Nurse Association Conference was held on July 13 and 14 and Sally Schoessler, NASN Director of Nursing Education, provided an interactive presentation on "Epinephrine Issues: What School Nurses Need to Know." Epinephrine Resource School Nurses, Susan Kelts and Carrie Clarke participated in the presentation. Learn more about the Epinephrine Resource School Nurse Program.
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Nine Goals for Communicating with Grieving Families
School professionals have a vital role to play providing support to grieving students and their families. A few of the goals include, express condolences on behalf of the school community; offer suggestions and advice on how to support grieving children; and assist with students' transition back to school. Find more information about these goals, along with additional suggestions about communicating with families, at the Coalition to Support Grieving Students.
Don't Be Bugged by Head Lice as You Return Back to School
This informative article includes facts and tips for addressing the head lice health nuisance in the new school year. Access this article.
Fact Sheet: Comparison of FERPA and HIPAA Privacy Rule for Accessing Student Health Data
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in School (H.A.N.D.S.) August 12, 2015, 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Eastern
Washington D.C.
NASN Affiliate school nurse organizations are invited to have their events listed here and on NASN's calendar. Click here to complete a submission form.
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