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A comprehensive vision health program is a school nurse intervention that makes a significant measurable difference in a child's overall health and learning.
Support a standardized approach to vision and eye health, facilitate follow-up for children who do not pass vision screening, and provide family-friendly educational information using the resources and tools in NASN's updated Vision and Eye Health web page. Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN
NASN President
@bethmattey
BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™
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How Are You Using the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice?
A conceptual document is made stronger when used in the field as a tool that empowers and advances the work of its users. Please let NASN know how the Framework influences your work. Are you using it to develop a job description or as an annual evaluation tool? How will it affect the preparation of school nurses or the work of school nurse educators? Please share your experiences by emailing Erin Maughan at emaughan@nasn.org by March 1st. Thank you!
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JOSN February 2016 Podcast: Health-Related Research in Alternative High Schools
Julia Muennich Cowell, editor of The Journal of School Nursing, and Karen E. Johnson discuss her article, "A Systematic Review of Consent Procedures, Participation Rates, and Main Findings of Health-Related Research in Alternative High Schools From 2010 to 2015," from the February 2016 JOSN issue. Access the podcast and article. |
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NASN Research Grant Applications Accepted Through March 1st
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. |
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Now Accepting Nominations for These NASN Awards
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Happening on SchoolNurseNet
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New NASN Radio Broadcast
A School Nurse's Guide to New Insulin TechnologiesDiabetes management in school is easier thanks to new technologies. Listen now.
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Keeping Track of Your Discussion List Contributions
Have you ever sent a message to a group on SchoolNurseNet and wondered if it went through? Every time you contribute to a discussion group on SchoolNurseNet, your message is stored in your SchoolNurseNet profile under My Contributions > List of Contributions.
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Emergency Preparedness and Response
The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response's Technical Resources Assistance Center and Information Exchange (TRACIE) has released the first issue of its newsletter, The Exchange, where emergency health professionals share experiences, information, and resources important to the field of health system preparedness. If you are a stakeholder and are not yet a member of TRACIE, you can register here. |
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Suicide Prevention and the Clinical Workforce: Guidelines for Training
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Oral Health Resource for Families
This CDC resource can be used to engage families about the topic of the importance of oral health and their child's overall well-being. |
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Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS16) Annual Conference & Exhibition
February 29 - March 4, 2016, Las Vegas, NevadaHIMSS16 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.
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Spring 2016 Clinical Vaccinology Course
March 18-20, 2016, Phoenix, ArizonaThis course, sponsored by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, focuses on new developments and issues related to the use of vaccines. Expert faculty will provide the latest information on vaccines, including updated recommendations for vaccination across the lifespan and innovative and practical strategies for ensuring timely and appropriate immunization. Learn more and register.
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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. |
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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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