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A 2016 policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Poverty and Child Health in the United States, reports that "short-term spells of poverty can expose children to hardships, such as food insecurity, housing insecurity/homelessness, loss of health care, and school disruptions." Read this statement for what works to help the effects of child poverty including how to collaborate with medical homes to improve the health of students at risk. Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN
NASN President
@bethmattey
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NASN Awarded Grant from CVS Health Foundation through its Partnership with Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
The $75,000 grant will support the next generation to "Be The First" to be tobacco-free through programs that increase local education and youth engagement in tobacco prevention activities. "Through the support we are receiving from the CVS Health Foundation and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, we will help reduce the number of youth who smoke and continue to raise youth tobacco awareness, prevention, and advocacy in our local communities," said NASN President Beth Mattey. Read Press Release. |
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You're In Luck!
NASN hosts webinars throughout the year and records them. In case you can't attend these events, you can always catch up on the content. Browse the webinar archive index. |
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Join the Celebration!
National School Nurse Day - May 11, 2016
NASN is excited to offer resources and ideas to help shine a light on school nursing and the vital role of school nurses in the educational setting. Bookmark www.schoolnurseday.org to access a sample proclamation and additional items as they are available. |
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Head Injury is a Front-page Story
JOSN April 2016 Podcast: Head Injuries in School-Age Children Who Play GolfJulia Muennich Cowell, editor of The Journal of School Nursing, and Karin Reuter-Rice discuss her article, "Head Injuries in School-Age Children Who Play Golf" from the April 2016 issue. Access the podcast and article.
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School Nurses Represented at Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Conference
A poster about NASN's Step Up & Be Counted! was presented during the nursing informatics section of the HIMSS conference, with more than 45,000 attendees participating in breakout sessions and demonstrations about how technology is used to connect with patients, improve communication, and enhance health outcomes. |
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Happening on SchoolNurseNet
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Webinar Recording and Handouts Available
Care Coordination: What Does it Mean and How do You do it? In case you missed it, you can hear a recording of this webinar presented last week by Dr. Marti Engelke of East Carolina University College of Nursing. Access this content. (Scroll down if you don't immediately see the handouts.)
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What School Nurses Are Saying
"School nursing is definitely different than hospital nursing. We work autonomously to serve both the students and staff. At times we are the only healthcare that some of these students have on a regular basis." ~ Kristen Bonner "NASN has been my lifeline from Day 1 of my role as a school nurse. I have learned so much from so many and I am very grateful for this organization and its incredible members." ~ Sandey Stayanoff Browse discussions on SchoolNurseNet. [Be sure you login to see all discussions available to you.] |
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Why Every Student Needs a School Nurse!
Inform and share with teachers, administrators, and everyone else interested in the health and well-being of children, how and why school nurses are needed to address the social, physical, and mental health needs of students and how school nurses are a positive return on investment, financially and in time spent on instruction! Read the article in American Educator. |
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What You Need to Know about Lead Poisoning
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has put lead poisoning at the front of our minds, and in our hearts as families, schools and the community deals with it. What are the signs of lead poisoning, and how can you prevent it? Learn more here. |
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School Nurses and Motivational Interviewing: Painting a Picture of What School Nurses Can Do Webinar
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 3:00 PM Eastern Motivational interviewing is a communication method to engage and motivate an individual to develop a plan to change health behaviors. It uses a patient-centeredness approach including open-ended questions and assessment of reasons and readiness to change. There are many benefits including developing self-management of personal health behaviors. Register now.
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Inhaler Confusion Webinar
Thursday, March 31, 2016, 4:00 p.m., EasternThe 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.
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Children with Special Healthcare Needs and Disaster Preparedness Webinar
Thursday, March 31, 2016, 1:00 p.m., EasternChildren 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)
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Zika Preparedness and Response: What Nurses Need to Know Webinar
Accessible through April 13, 2016In this American Nurses Association webinar, a panel of health care experts discuss what every nurse needs to know about Zika virus which presents unique challenges to the U.S. health care system. As part of professional practice, nurses dispel myths, examine facts, and review evidence allaying fears and providing quality care. Click here for more information and registration.
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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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