Each day, school nurses are prepared to assist students with their health care needs. We strive to keep them healthy and in the classroom learning. In this issue you will find tools and resources to refresh your skills related to anaphylaxis, such as the upcoming anaphylaxis webinar, and asthma guidelines. I encourage you to visit the National Association of School Nurse's Asthma Resource page and access the numerous documents available, including the School Nurse Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines: Asthma, the School Nurse Asthma Care Checklist, Managing Asthma Triggers online continuing education, and much more. Thank you for being your student's health advocate. Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™
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Exciting News!
A manufacturer of diabetes supplies wants to understand the needs of ACTIVE school nurses when caring for diabetes students. The survey is expected to take 20 to 30 minutes to complete. The survey will be limited to the first 150 qualified respondents. If you qualify, in exchange for your time, you will be paid $25 sent via check within two weeks of your participation. This survey in no way implies endorsement of products or services by NASN. No endorsement is intended or implied. Please click here to take the survey.
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Evidence-Based Asthma Care e-Learning Course Available Now
FREE for NASN members and non-members! This one-hour e-learning continuing nursing education program engages, educates, and guides school nurses about evidence-based care for students with asthma at school utilizing NASN's School Nurse Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines: Asthma. Learn more or enroll.
NASN Membership Matters Blog
Each Monday in October is recognized as NASN Membership Monday! A component of this new campaign includes new weekly blogs. Read the latest blog. |
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School Nurses in the News
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Indiana School Nurse Receives Culture of Health Award & Scholarship
Congratulations NASN Member Andrea Tanner, Coordinator Of Health Services
New Albany Floyd County School Corporation Health Services (Indiana), one of 10 winners to receive the Culture of Health: Breakthrough Leaders in Nursing award, sponsored by the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. This award recognizes the next generation of nurses working to make sure that all in our diverse society will live healthier lives. This honor includes a leadership development scholarship from the Center for Creative Leadership, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Andrea is one of Indiana's Epinephrine resource nurses. Learn more about the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. (Note: Official announcement scheduled for December.)
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National News That Matters to You
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Sanofi US Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Auvi-Q® Due to Potential Inaccurate Dosage Delivery
Sanofi US is voluntarily recalling Auvi-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP). The recall involves all Auvi-Q® currently on the market and includes both the 0.15 mg and 0.3 mg strengths for hospitals, retailers, and consumers. This includes lot number 2299596 through 3037230, which expire March 2016 through December 2016. The products have been found to potentially have inaccurate dosage delivery. For complete information go to this link.
Prepare for Flu Season
The CDC recommends all healthcare workers in the U.S. get vaccinated annually against influenza. While coverage for nurses has been increasing over the past several years, we can do better. Get vaccinated to protect yourself, your family, the students you serve, and the broader school community.
How to Avoid Double Dosing on Medicines this Season
Cold and flu season has returned like clockwork. As you hit the over-the-counter aisle and prepare to combat runny noses and sore throats, remember to double check medicine labels so you don't accidentally double up on medicines containing acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is a common drug ingredient-more than 50 million Americans use it weekly to treat pain, fever, and cold and flu symptoms. It's safe and effective when used as directed, but taking more than directed is an overdose and can lead to liver damage. Learn more at KnowYourDose.org.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Releases Policy Statement about Youth Football
The AAP released a policy statement in Pediatrics urging football coaches to teach proper tackling techniques to young athletes, as well as how to absorb tackles safely, and for officials and coaches to implement a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal, head-first hits. The recommendations also include the use of athletic trainers to monitor player safety during games and practices and to teach players neck-strengthening exercises. Read more at LiveScience.com.
Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Program
The Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Program is accepting applications for the 2016 Summer Institute. The program is designed by Rutgers, Center of Alcohol Studies in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and in partnership with NASN. Applicants are responsible for travel expenses. Team applications are due November 20, 2015. Learn more.
Deadline Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Schools can now apply for a chance to receive up to $4,000 for healthy changes with Fuel Up to Play 60! Funding is awarded in support of Plays from the Fuel Up to Play 60 Playbook. Applicants review the 2015-2016 Playbook and decide on one Healthy Eating and one Physical Activity Play to implement in their school if they receive funding, awarded in January 2016.
Visit the Funds page on FuelUpToPlay60.com now for more details and to apply.
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School Nurses: The Voice for Children's Health
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School Nurses Represented at Let's Move Meeting at White House
NASN was present at the October 28, 2015, White House Let's Move Convening on Primary Prevention. Meeting attendees included insurers, professional associations, and nongovernmental organizations. Learn more about Let's Move.
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Oral Health Resources from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
HRSA has developed an essential set of oral health core clinical competencies for non-dental providers in efforts to improve access for early detection and preventive interventions leading to improved health. Access the newsletter resources.
MERCK Childhood Asthma (MCAN) Resources and Tools Now Available Online
In partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency, MCAN is excited to announce the availability of MCAN's implementation and evaluation tools, guidance documents, and methodologies on AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org, a community-based website that provides access to effective strategies and best practices in asthma management. Visit the MCAN Library.
Every Day: A Virtual Summit on Addressing and Eliminating Chronic Absence
Thursday, November 12th, 2:00 - 3:30 P.M., Eastern
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, Attendance Works, Everybody Graduates Center and United Way Worldwide. This online summit will outline key steps that states, districts and communities can take to improve student achievement by monitoring and reducing chronic absence. Learn more and register.
Adolescent Health Tools
"Adolescent Health: Think, Act, Grow" (TAG), launched by the The Office of Adolescent Health, is a national call to action to make the health of adolescents a priority. The TAG website has resources for families, teens, and health professionals to provide concrete steps to promote the overall health of adolescents.
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NASN's Calendar of Events lists upcoming events for school nursing professionals. Events happening soon include:
Webinar: Protocols and Emergency Care Plans - Providing Evidence-Based Emergency Response for Anaphylaxis
November 4, 2015
West Virginia Association of School Nurses Annual Fall Conference
November 4-6, 2015
Indiana Association of School Nurses Annual Conference
November 5-6, 2015
Virginia Association of School Nurses Annual Conference
November 6-7, 2015
Colorado Association of School Nurses Annual Fall Conference
November 6-8, 2015
New York State Association of School Nurses Annual Conference
November 6-8, 2015
Delaware School Nurse Association 2015 Fall Conference
November 7, 2015
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