Special thanks to the authors of a cost-benefit study of school nursing services for sharing resources others can use to collect data and perform analyses of their programs. Resources include instructions for data collection and analysis, a spreadsheet model and more. Access these resources on NASN.org.

The March issue of the NASN School Nurse includes the article "Science Over Stigma: Saving Lives-Implementation of Naloxone Use in the School Setting." In an audio interview with NASN School Nurse Editor, Cynthia Galemore, hear about this article and important topic from the author and NASN Board Member, Rebecca King. Access the podcast and article now.

View session recordings and feel as though you did attend! Topics from NASN2014 can be purchased individually or in a bundle of 14 courses; they include psychiatric medicines, asthma care, evaluation, electronic student health data, IDEA and 504, Affordable Care Act, building and using evidence, suicide prevention, and life-threatening allergies. Learn more about this opportunity for earning CNE contact hours on your own time.

Carla Pohl, Doctor of Nursing Practice at Illinois State University, is conducting a study to learn more from school nurses about their experiences and the support services available for students with Type I Diabetes. The study should take about ten minutes to complete and does not ask any personal identifying information. For questions contact Carla at cjpohl@ilstu.edu. Take the survey.  

Employment opportunities are added regularly to fill positions of interest to school nurse professionals. Visit the employment center on NASN.org for current listings. 

A Digital Membership Card link is now in the SchoolNurseNet profile. Go to your SchoolNurseNet profile, locate the link and print or view anytime. NASN membership cards include NASN IDs and the dues renewal month. NOTE: If you click on the link and are directed to the NASN home page instead of the membership card, logout and try again.

Webinar: Creating Meaningful Signatures and Protecting Login Credentials
Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 6:00 p.m., Eastern
During this brief webinar, you'll learn about your SchoolNurseNet signature, your SchoolNurseNet login credentials, and how to protect your login credentials. Learn more or register.

Celebrate breakfast heroes making a difference in schools everyday. Students are staying in class and not heading to the nurse with hunger pangs. Teachers, principals, and school nutrition directors [and school nurses] all agree. #SchoolBreakfast is key to success! Learn more at No Kid Hungry.

Ideally, child care and PK-12 school facilities are providing safe, healthy, nurturing, and academically challenging environments for all children. But too often, that is not the case. Lack of regulation and enforcement are big problems. Read about how the school environment can affect student learning and what is being done about it. 

The Principles of Substance Abuse Prevention for Early Childhood offers research-based principles that affect a child's self-control and overall mental health, through the eighth year of life. It recognizes that while substance use generally begins during the teen years, it has known biological, psychological, social, and environmental roots that begin even before birth. Special attention to periods during sensitive transitions, such as a parents' divorce, moving to a new home, or starting school.

Meeting the needs of the growing Hispanic population requires an understanding of the lives of the 11.1 million U.S. Latino children living in, or near, poverty. A new brief from the National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families examines the number and household circumstances of these children. An infographic highlights these findings.

Low-income children are more likely to be in poor health and are at risk for developing many health problems. Early detection and treatment can avoid or minimize the effects of many childhood conditions. In this month's Health Advocate, there is an analysis of the clarifications to the "Free Care Rule," which no longer prevents schools from being reimbursed for services provided to children through Medicaid's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) program.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Connecting Kids to Coverage Campaign is a national initiative to reach and enroll families with eligible children and teens in free or low-cost health coverage through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. The Campaign provides resources to raise awareness of these programs such as customizable print materials, outreach videos, webinars, and social media communications tools that can be used to help you organize and conduct successful outreach activities in your community. Learn more.

Tuesday March 15, 2016, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Eastern
Implementing the WSCC Model: Local School District Examples to Promote Learning and Health will feature representatives from two local school districts moving the WSCC model from theory to district wide implementation. Hear about their strategies, action steps, challenges and successes. Register now.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Eastern
Join this interactive discussion about the current state of science related to the health risks posed by lead and the value of engaging the water systems sector. Sponsored by the American Public Health Association. Get more information or register.

Thursday, March 31, 2016, 4:00 p.m., Eastern
The Allergy & Asthma Network invites you to register for the first in its year-long webinar series Advances in Allergy & Asthma Care, "Inhaler Confusion?" You'll hear about the latest advances in inhaled asthma medications. Register now.

Thursday, March 31, 2016, 1:00 p.m., Eastern
Children represent 25 percent of the nation's population, yet there are significant gaps in pediatric disaster preparedness, especially for children with special healthcare needs. Learn more about how disaster planners and the healthcare community can establish an effective pediatric management system. Get more information or register. (Call in: 1-888-537-7715 /Participant Code: 39933371)

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.