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September is National Preparedness Month. One of the first steps in preparedness is to work together within the school community before there is a crisis. Building teams requires trust and the skills of collaboration - skills school nurses use every day to keep the school community safe, a priority amidst all the other priorities of the educational system. With the new school year, reviewing tips on collaboration and teamwork may be helpful as we prepare for the this school year. Thank you for your commitment to helping your students remain safe this school year. Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN President of NASN BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™
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Tia Campbell to Present Keynote at Regional School Nurse Conference Murfreesboro, Tennessee
October 29 & 30, 2015
We are pleased to announce Virginia's State School Nurse Consultant, Tia Campbell, as the keynote speaker at the event, School Nursing Today, scheduled in conjunction with the Tennessee Association of School Nurses' (TASN) conference. Tia and several others will share their expertise during educational activities hosted by NASN on October 29th and TASN on October 30th. Learn more and register by October 8, 2015. |
Emergency Supply List for Your Health Office
NASN has a laminated Emergency Resources, Equipment and Supplies List for Schools available in the NASN bookstore. Learn more or purchase this item (special NASN member pricing available).
Article Outlines Steps and Tools to Prepare Staff in Mass Triage
Read about a collaborative effort at the Los Angeles Unified School District to enhance disaster preparedness in the NASN School Nurse article "Academic-Community Partnership to Develop a Novel Disaster Training Tool for School Nurses: Emergency Triage Drill Kit." [Subscribers and NASN members have access to full-text articles.]
Addressing the Emergency Preparedness Needs of Students with Diabetes
Learn more about additional disaster-preparedness planning for students with unique health care needs in the NASN School Nurse. The article is available to you as part of the NASN and National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) partnership.
Testimonial Videos on Being a School Nurse
Hear school nurses share their experiences and perspectives. Be inspired and encouraged as you listen to the insights and stories shared on the videos in this NASN playlist.
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School Nurses in the News
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Schools To Increase Nursing Staff
ThePilot.com (Moore County, North Carolina)
Moore County Schools (North Carolina) expect to add two nurses in January 2016 and two more in January 2017. NASN member and (Moore County) School Health Programs Manager Phyllis Magnuson said increasing the nursing staff is, "a Godsend." Adding that the increase in nursing staff will save, per incident, an estimated 20 minutes of a teacher's time and up to an hour of a principal's time. Read the article.
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National News That Matters to You
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Are You Aware of High School Students' Use of Electronic Cigarettes to Vaporize Cannabis?
Seek out this study in Pediatrics that raises concerns about the lack of e-cigarette regulations on the health of our high school students.
Influenza Vaccine for all School Nurses is an Ethical Responsibility
Influenza vaccination of all school nurses is an ethical and a critical step in protecting the health of the students in our care. Read the American Academy of Pediatrics' policy statement, Influenza Immunization for All Health Care Personnel: Keep It Mandatory.
Deadline Extended for #MySmileMatters Mini-Grants Due September 30
#MySmileMatters, the youth movement of America's ToothFairy, has issued a mini-grant opportunity for youth groups to help their schools or community learn more about issues related to children's oral health. The #MySmileMatters Engagement Plan can help map out a plan to bring oral health literacy to your school or community. Grant awards include two $3000 grants and one $1000 grant. Apply today!
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September is National Preparedness Month (NPM)
Make your emergency plan today!
This year's theme is Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today. Millions of Americans have made the commitment to increasing the level of emergency preparedness for themselves, their family, their community, and their school. Access the 2015 NPM for weekly themes, digital toolkit, and to join America's PrepareAthon.
Pollution Solution: How to Create Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Policies, Plans, and Practices
Environmental Protection Agency Webinar September 17, 1:00 - 2:30 P.M., Eastern Listen as experts explore the importance of preventing school IAQ issues and problems before they start by comprehensively controlling pollutant sources. Register for this webinar. Access more information about the IAQ Master Class Professional Training Webinar Series.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Monmouth County School Nurse Association - NJ - Fall Meeting
September 14, 2015
Freehold, New Jersey
Regional Conference: School Nursing Today
October 29-30, 2015
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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