The week of October 5, 2015 marks the 10th Anniversary of National Health IT Week and offers a reminder of all the technological medical advances that strengthen the interaction between patients and healthcare providers. This also includes communication through social media, further demonstrating a great use of information technology. School nurses are using Twitter to share educational information to keep students healthy and ready to learn. If you haven't already, I encourage you to join Twitter and participate in Twitter Chats and Tweet in real time during conferences or events because Twitter really does reach across boundaries and hierarchies. Thank you for keeping the communication flowing! Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™
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Call for Abstract Submissions Deadline Approaching
Oral abstract submission deadline: October 6, 2015
NASN invites you to share your experience and expertise with attendees at NASN2016, the 48th Annual NASN Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 30 - July 3, 2016. Access conference objectives and learn more. |
Electronic Documentation System References and Links
Find various resources on NASN.org including a tip sheet for selecting an electronic documentation system. Learn more.
NASN is Now Accepting Applications for Scholarships
Tune in to NASN Radio to Hear How School Flu Risk is More Severe this Year
Hear why students are more at risk for flu this year and precautions to share with staff, students, and parents. Listen now.
Employment Opportunities 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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State of School Nursing in Montana
Yellowstone Public Radio (Montana/Wyoming)
In this Health Matters Podcast, NASN member and Montana Director Sue Buswell discusses how school nursing has evolved into a more complex role. Sue explains that one of the main roles of the school nurse is to make sure the children are in their classrooms on a regular basis every day and ready to learn. Access the Podcast.
School Nurses Win IPADS for Survey Participation
Congratulations to NASN member, Jennifer Dockery and Kathleen Kuziw, both from North Carolina. They are random winners of new IPADs for their participation in The University of Iowa/NASN Medication Administration Survey in May, 2015. Thank you to all who participated in the survey!
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National News That Matters to You
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National Health IT Week
October 5 - 9, 2015
National Health IT Week recognizes the contributions of information technology in advancing medicine through improving the quality of healthcare delivery, increasing patient safety, decreasing medical errors, and strengthening the interaction between patients and healthcare providers. Learn more.
Celebrate Walk to School Day
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Organized by the Partnership for a Walkable America, Walk to School Day in the USA began in 1997 as a one-day event aimed at building awareness for the need for walkable communities. Today, thousands of schools across America and in more than 40 countries worldwide celebrate walking to school every October. There are many reasons to celebrate - safer and more accessible streets, healthier habits, and cleaner air, to just name a few. Learn more about Walk to School Day.
2015 Bammy Awards Honorees Announced
Education community celebrates the great work being done in schools across the nation
The Academy of Education Arts and Sciences has announced the Bammy Award laureates and Bammy Edtech Award winners for 2015. Several national associations participated in the showcase, including the National Association of School Nurses. Congratulations to NASN member Carrie Clarke, a school nurse in the Sioux Falls (South Dakota) School District, for receiving a Bammy Award! Access the full list of winners and check out the highlight videos.
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National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH)
NCDMPH has monthly webinars that feature the latest in cutting edge disaster medical practices, ongoing curriculum development, and a variety of outreach initiatives such as Learning in Disaster Health meetings, abstracts, and posters. Learn more about the NCDMPH and Pediatric Disaster Preparedness.
Every Kid Healthy
All kids must develop the lifelong habits necessary to promote health and learning. That's why we've developed the Every Kid Healthy Equation. It's a master plan for coordinated nationwide action in support of improved school and student health. See what you can do at Action for Healthy Kids Tools for Schools site. |
NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Wyoming School Nurses Association Annual Conference
October 3, 2015
Regional Conference: School Nursing Today
October 29 - 30, 2015
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
February 29, 2016
This event is scheduled on the preconference day of the HIMSS16 Annual Conference & Exhibition
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