NASN2016 Save the Date. National Association of School Nurses 48th annual conference.
January 21, 2016

"I'm with smart, progressive people who are improving the health care for kids. That's the right thing to do." Beth Mattey said of her association (NASN) work in a recent Delawareonline article.

Mount Pleasant Nurse: Helping Kids Stay in Class
Delawareonline.com
Access the story.

Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN
NASN President


BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING.TM

News from NASN
NASN Releases 2016 Legislative Priorities

Stay up to date with NASN's top legislative priorities identified as being important for school nursing practice. Identifying priorities helps NASN focus time and energy when educating Congressional leaders about important legislation that impacts the health and academic success of studentsReview the priorities.
NASN2016 Annual Conference: Registration Opens in February!

Share your expertise, challenges, and ideas at NASN2016 Learning, Linking, Leading June 30- July 3, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Be present to explore your role and how it fits into the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice. Go home with new strategies and a confidence in communicating your vital role in the school community. View last year's event details and schedule for a glimpse into the NASN Annual Conference
Now Accepting Research Grant Applications

NASN Research Grants support research regarding school nursing and the health of school-age children. They advance and fund quality school nursing practice and school-affiliated delivery of healthcare. Learn more.
Now Accepting Nominations for NASN Recognition Awards

NASN officers, directors, and members may submit a nomination on Form 511 to the NASN Vice President. Learn more and access the nomination form
Now Accepting Nominations for the NASN Distinguished Service Award

NASN officers, directors, and members may submit a nomination on Form 510 to the NASN Vice President. Learn more and access the nomination form.
NASN Employment Center

Employment opportunities for school nurse professionals are added regularly. Visit the employment center on NASN.org for current listings
Happening on SchoolNurseNet
Introduce Yourself Here

In the All Member Forum, there is a discussion thread called Introduce Yourself Here. Use the search feature to find and read this thread. Login for a complete list of content available to you. You'll be amazed and inspired! Be sure to reply to the post and share a message about you! 
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Adjusting Privacy Settings in Your Profile

 

When you look at your profile on SchoolNurseNet, you can see every component including your photo, bio, demographics, and contact information. To control what others see, edit your privacy settings. [Select My Account and then Privacy Settings in your Profile.] There are four privacy setting options: Public, NASN Members, Individuals on Your Contact List, and Only You. 

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New Healthy Students, Promising Futures Toolkit

On January 15th NASN President Beth Mattey and NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck were panelists when the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Education launched the new resource: Healthy Students, Promising Futures. This resource represents the vision of the National Collaborative on Education and Health which Healthy Schools Campaign and Trust for America's Health co-convened. Access the toolkit.
Upcoming Events
NASN Webinar: Privacy Settings and Contact Lists

Thursday, January 28, 2016, 6:00 p.m., Eastern
This non-CE webinar will review how privacy settings and contact 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!
HIMSS16 Annual Conference & Exhibition

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.
NASN Calendar of Events

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
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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