Just before the busy holiday season, President Obama signed the "Every Student Succeeds Act" (ESSA) into law. Read NASN's news release to learn about an important provision that highlights the important work that school nurses do in chronic disease management.

This new presentation is part of the Get Trained © program. It can be used at a faculty meeting or professional development day to assist staff in their recognition of anaphylaxis and the appropriate action to take. Access this presentation and other training tools in the Get Trained program.

It's a new year!  A great time to connect with a designated state data champion to get answers to questions you have about the Step Up & Be Counted! uniform data set initiative. Whether you are already participating or not, data champions can help. Access the data champion directory and other initiative resources. 

Listen to this preview of a January 2016 NASN School Nurse article. NASN School Nurse Editor, Cynthia Galemore, interviews Erin Maughan about the article, "Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice National Association of School Nurses."

NASN is collecting 'stories from the field' about how you address the mental health needs of your students.The stories will be used for an NASN fact sheet and talking points for legislation. Examples of stories include how you: identify physical symptoms that might be signs of mental health issues; conduct mental health screenings; assess ACES; address suicide prevention, bullying, student anxiety/stress, addiction, or self-jury. Please do not use student names and indicate that you give permission to use the stories. Please send your story (250 words or less) to Erin Maughan at emaughan@nasn.org. Thank you!

Each of NASN's special interest groups recognizes an outstanding member each year.  Nominations are made through the appropriate special interest group. Learn more about these awards and the criteria or download a nomination form.

The featured item this week in the NASN Bookstore is the NASN Coffee Tumbler. ON SALE Now! Available on clearance while supplies last.

Start building a contact list. Search the directory, find a colleague, and then send a contact request. Repeat these steps. Contact lists help you build a professional support network. You can also allow individuals on your contact list to have access to information in your profile that is unavailable to the public.[Website login required.]

• Post test, PowerPoints: Bloodborne Pathogens post test and presentation; Hand Hygiene presentation
• Referral Tool: Report to Health Services
• Daily Clinic Log

Hear from Peggy McKibbin, an NASN member, about strategies for educating students and families about Over-The-Counter cough and cold medicine use and abuse. Peggy is joined by Nichole Bobo, NASN Education Director. Listen to this NASN Radio broadcast.

The American Academy of Pediatrics' Council on School Health and Section on Neurology have co-authored a new clinical report, Rescue Medications for Epilepsy in Education Settings, which encourages prescribing physicians to collaborate with families and schools in developing medical orders and/or actions plans for the child or youth with epilepsy in school-related settings, which may include the use of seizure rescue medications. Read the full report. 

Happy New Year from the It's a Noisy Planet. Protect Their Hearing.® campaign!. NASN partners with It's a Noisy Planet to share simple steps to help ensure you have your hearing for many new years to come: lower the volume, move away from the noise, or wear hearing protection.

The Missouri KidsCount recently published a document that includes data related to chronic conditions, the role of the school nurse, and highlights various successful programs. Read the report.

Deadline: March 7, 2016 at 12 p.m., Eastern
The 2016 Joanne Angle Investigator Award provides funding for research investigating public health related to eye health and safety. Grants are for a one-year period, up to $30,000, reviewed by a panel of scientists, and commence on July 1, 2016. Learn more and apply.

January 21, 2016, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Eastern

This Healthy People 2020 webinar will focus on activities and interventions related to teen dating violence. Free CNE available. Register here.

Thursday, January 28, 2016 6:00 p.m., Eastern
This non-CE webinar will review how privacy settings and contacts lists on SchoolNurseNet are related.  Attend this webinar to learn how to adjust your privacy settings, how to create a contact list, and how to be sure your SchoolNurseNet profile meets your needs. Register today!

February 29 - March 4, 2016
Las Vegas, Nevada
HIMSS16 will bring together 40,000+ healthcare IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world. As NASN is an official Endorser of HIMSS16, our members are eligible to receive the member discount to attend! Learn more.

This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN, officially endorsed by NASN, and/or hosted by one of NASN's Affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. 

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