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January 7, 2016

Happy New Year!
Beth Mattey with Lily Eskelsen Garcia, President of the National Education Association
Make 2016 the year you use Twitter to convey and discuss the role of the school nurse and be sure to connect to me when you do @bethmattey.

Here's a recent tweet; "Every Child Succeeds when they are healthy, safe & ready to learn @NEAToday @schoolnurses @Lily_NEA #4studenthealth"  Join me on Twitter.

Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN
NASN President
BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING.TM
News from NASN
Digest update:
The ever popular NASN Quick Poll will now appear each Monday on the NASN.org home page.
NASN2016 Learning. Linking. Leading. Indianapolis_ Indiana June 30 - July 3_ 2016
NASN2016 SAVE the DATE

Begin the process of attending NASN2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana with the justification toolkit. The toolkit includes event details and attendance rationale you can share with your employer. Dozens of school nurse experts have been confirmed as speakers, but we need YOU to complete "the picture."  Access the toolkit.
A Bulk Order Option for the Asthma Guidelines

School Nurse Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines: Asthma are based on the latest evidence of care and outcomes and are sold as an eBook. They provide the evidence for care of children with asthma as school. The valuable resource can now be ordered in bulk for all the nurses in your district. For ordering information email nasnorders@nasn.org. Learn more about this resource.
NASN School Nurse Coming Soon

The January print issue of NASN School Nurse will arrive slightly later in the month due to unforeseen production delays. Thank you for your patience at this time. However, the online issue will be published this week and includes an article presenting the finalized Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice. Browse the NASN School Nurse online.
NASN Employment Center

Employment opportunities are added regularly to fill positions of interest to school nurse professionals. Visit the employment center on NASN.org for current listings.
Happening on SchoolNurseNet
Epinephrine Dosing: When to Upsize

The latest blog from NASN discusses the correct dose of epinephrine to be prescribed to a student who is experiencing anaphylaxis. This blog was provided by guest contributors Barbara Singer and Allergy Specialist, Michael Pistener, MD. Read this blog.
What School Nurses Are Saying

"I have read through a couple of posts and I am so grateful that I decided to join recently. I have a couple of questions answered already and I am sure I will learn something new every day." ~ Leani Gilbert. Visit SchoolNurseNet.
Top December Discussion Threads 
  • Missed Medication
  • Nurse rescues student w Narcan after smoking synthetic marijuana
  • Cough Drops
Headlines
NASN Leadership Talks ESSA with NEA

Beth Mattey, NASN President and Donna Mazyck, NASN Executive Director, met with Lily Eskelsen García, President of the National Education Association (NEA) to discuss ways to collaborate as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is implemented. Read the December 10th White House Report on the ESSA.
Upcoming Events
Environmental Health Webinar

Who's In Charge of Children's Environmental Health in Child Care Settings & Schools
January 12, 2016 1:00 p.m. Eastern
This free webinar will help school nurses recognize environmental health hazards that occur in child care and school settings. Read all webinar objectives and register to reserve your seat.
NASN Calendar of Events

This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar.
National Health Observances Calendar

This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2016 calendar.

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