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The Step Up & Be Counted! initiative, to develop a national school nursing data set, remains in full force. This school year, data points that focus on the administrative duties of RNs, LPNs, and aides have been added. In addition, LPNs and non-nurses who float or have special assignments will be counted. Lastly, health disposition when students are seen by an LPN or non-nurse is now a data point. New points provide a full picture of who is taking care of our students!
School nurses are also finding that the data collected is a valuable resource in their own school community. Keep an eye out for new information including, presentation templates to use in presenting data to decision makers, and opportunities to participate.
Thank you all for the valuable work you do to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN President of NASN BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING.™
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New Learning Center Course Fills the Gap on Sexuality Education
Blurred Lines: Understanding Sexuality for School Nurse Leaders presents evidence-based interventions and strategies to prepare school nurses for promoting evidence-based sexuality education and interventions in school. Learners will receive 3.0 CNE. It is jointly provided by Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies and National Association of School Nurses with sponsorship from Johnson & Johnson Corporate Employee Foundation. Learn more.
Health Initiative Focuses on Changing Under-Vaccinated Statistic
This year's Voices of Meningitis health initiative, Boost the Volume, brings attention to the millions of teens who are under-vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis. Join NASN and Sanofi Pasteur in supporting this year's effort. Learn more in this new blog post, School Nurses "Boost the Volume" to Help Improve Teen Meningococcal Meningitis Booster Vaccination Rates.
Join NASN for a Webinar Highlighting the Advantages of SchoolNurseNet
Top 10 Things You Can Do With SchoolNurseNet
August 26, 2015, 6:00 PM Eastern
SchoolNurseNet makes it easy to get feedback from peers, share your experiences, and build relationships that lend to your professional development. Take a look at the features that make SchoolNurseNet a valuable school nurse resource. Learn more or register.
This webinar is free. This is a non-CNE webinar; no CNE contact hours will be awarded.
Call for Manuscripts - NASN School Nurse
The NASN School Nurse requests feature articles for the 2016 issues matched to one or more practice components aligned with the five principles of the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice. Learn more.
Call for Abstract Submissions - NASN2016, the 48th Annual NASN Conference
NASN invites you to share your experience and expertise with attendees at NASN2016, Learning, Linking, Leading. The 48th Annual NASN Conference will take place at the JW Marriott Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 30 - July 3, 2016. Access conference objectives and learn more.
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School Nurses in the News
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4 Back-to-School Tips From a School Nurse
Scholastic.com
In preparation for Back-to-School, NASN President-elect Nina Fekaris shares her top four tips for parents to help their children transition for back to school. Read the article.
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National News That Matters to You
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Medicaid and Chip are Essential for Tackling Health Disparities in Children
Minority children often fare worse than white children in infant mortality, childhood obesity rates, asthma, unmet dental and mental health needs, disease prevalence, and health outcomes. There is more work to do to ensure that every child in America, no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, or immigration status is able to have his or her health care and developmental needs met. Read First Focus's recommendations to continue the progress toward eliminating health disparities.
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Webinar Presents on Timely Immunization Topics
Current Issues in Vaccines - Fall 2015
Wednesday, September, 16, 2015, Noon - 1:00 PM Eastern
This webinar will be presented by Dr. Paul Offit, a presenter at the recent NASN Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is hosted by the Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Learn more about the specific topics Dr. Offit will discuss and how you can participate.
Quiz for Teens with Diabetes
The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) developed a 12 question online quiz to help teens learn more about their diabetes. There are links to NDEP resources for each question. Share the quiz with your students with diabetes and their families.
USAnaphylaxis Summit 2015- Free!
The Allergy and Asthma Network is offering an educational day at no cost to participants in three major cities! Join experts from around the country as they discuss the latest about epinephrine and the challenges to implementing stock epinephrine, civil rights in the classroom and more. Learn more.
Bullying Behavior in Students May Be Influenced by Factors in Early Childhood
A new Child Trends report, Bullies in the Block Area: The Early Childhood Origins of "Mean" Behavior, summarizes the factors that appear related to later bullying, and what can buffer these factors. Access this report and also a short practitioners' guide and a blog post.
Webinar Presented as Part of Growth Awareness Week
Linear Growth Assessment: Evaluation and Causes and Treatment of Growth Failure
Wednesday, September, 16, 2015, 1:00 PM Eastern
This free webinar, presented by the Pediatric Endocrinology Nurses Society and the Magic Foundation, offers 1.0 CNE contact hour. Attendees will receive an overview of linear growth assessment, normal growth, growth disorders, treatment of growth failure, and psychosocial issues related to short stature. The program is relevant for all who care for children including school nurses. Register Today.
Indoor Air Quality for Schools - There's an App for That!
The Environmental Protection Agency released a new tool to help you conduct comprehensive Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) facility assessments. The School IAQ Assessment Mobile App is free and complements or begins an IAQ management program in your school or district. Conduct a school facility assessment as part of your preventative care plan. Prevention saves time and money.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Top 10 Things You Can Do with SchoolNurseNet - Webinar
August 26, 2015
6:00 - 6:45 PM Eastern
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