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April is Autism Awareness Month, a time when we are reminded that Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability. As school nurses, we understand that caring for students who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can prove to be a challenging, yet unique, experience for us. The school nurse must be an essential part of the collaborative teaming process in supporting students who have an ASD. To learn more, the NASN Learning Center offers the course, The Role of the School Nurse in Caring for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders; there is no cost and those completing the course earn 1.0 CNE contact hour. This educational activity focuses on biological, medical, and psychosocial issues related to the child with an ASD and stresses the importance of collaboration among team members. Thank you for everything you do to support your students! Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President @bethmattey BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ |
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Only Two Days Remaining to Cast Your Vote!
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School Nurse Day Campaign Materials
Take a look at this year's National School Nurse Day campaign materials. Download the poster and place it in your school community. Use the sample social media messages and celebration images to tell the world about school nursing! Access the campaign at www.schoolnurseday.org. |
| NASN2016 Annual Conference Corner |
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Why Attend the Preconference?
Whether you want to take a "deep dive" into a topic, are trying to earn additional CNE contact hours, or you can only make it to the conference for one day, the preconference is a great day to attend. After a full day of educational sessions, there will be a dance party featuring 16 Candles, a band that plays music from the 80s ( sponsored by School Health and NASN). Learn more about the preconference schedule. |
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Using e-Portfolios to Document Professional Development
A team from School Nurse Institute Partnership in Virginia will provide attendees of the breakout session Throwing Out the Paper?: Using e-Portfolios to Document the Professional Development of School Nurses with an innovative way to document professional growth. Learn more about this session. |
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Positive Uses of Social Media by School Nurses
Come to the breakout session Positive Uses of Social Media by School Nurses That Promote 21st Century Student Health to learn how to be more proficient in sharing evidence-based health information, communicating with staff and parents, and promoting the nursing profession through multiple social media outlets. Learn more about this session. |
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Poster Session Spotlight
Inter-Professional Collaboration at Specialized Summer Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum DisordersCome to the poster session to learn how camp personnel collaborated with one another and worked together in planning all aspects of the camp to provide an integrated camp curriculum to meet individual academic, behavioral, and health goals.
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Happening on SchoolNurseNet
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Code of Conduct Reminder Sent Biannually
Being a member of SchoolNurseNet makes it possible to interact with thousands of individuals who share your interest in school nursing. To ensure that the community grows and fosters knowledge sharing, a code of conduct reminder is automatically sent to all with access to SchoolNurseNet biannually. It is not sent in response to content contributed; it is sent when the calendar triggers it to go. If you have questions about the code of conduct, please be sure to let NASN know.
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School Nurse Day Blog: Congratulations, Celebrate, and Make a Change!
A special School Nurse Day message and call to action from NASN board member Mary Blackborow awaits you. Hear Mary's perspective on school nursing and what she is challenging herself and her colleagues to do! Read Mary's blog post now. |
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Glucose Monitoring System Receivers by Dexcom: Class I Recall - Audible Alarm Failure
Dexcom Inc. is recalling several models of the Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems because the audible alarm may not activate in the receiver piece when low or high glucose levels (hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia) are detected. Read the FDA Safety Alert. |
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HHSgov Launches "Opening Doors" Campaign - A Helping Hand for Homeless Young People
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness has taken some of the most concrete steps in our nation's history to prevent and end homelessness through the first comprehensive federal plan to end homelessness, called "Opening Doors." "... the Department of Education reports that an estimated 89,000 unaccompanied students experienced homelessness at some point during the 2013 to 2014 school year." Read press release and access the "Opening Doors" campaign. |
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Preventing Health Risks and Promoting Health Outcomes among LGBTQ Students
This free online course, from the American Psychological Association, teaches school professionals practices that promote sexual health and responsibility among LGBTQ students. Learn how to assist LGBTQ students to cope with challenges, promote a safe school environment that nurtures healthy students, and motivate all students to prevent HIV, STIs, and pregnancy. Link to the online course and related resources. |
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Climate Change and Health Webinar
Thursday, April 21, 2016, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., EasternClimate change is a significant threat to health from rising greenhouse gases, increases in temperature, and changes in precipitation. These climate changes impact health by affecting our food and water sources, the air we breathe, the weather, and our interactions with the built and natural environments. Hear the most current information from an environmental scientist in EPA's office of air and radiation specializing in climate change risks and impacts. Register here for this event.
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NASN Calendar of Events
A special shout out to NASN affiliate school nurse organizations hosting conferences in the coming weeks. Learn more about these events and more on the NASN calendar. Access the calendar. Ohio Association of School Nurses Annual Conference
April 22-26, 2016
Alaska School Nurses Association 2016 Annual Spring Conference
April 29-May 1, 2016
Overseas School Health Nurses Association Conference
April 29-May 1, 2016
Association of School Nurses of Connecticut Annual Regional Conference
April 30-May 1, 2016
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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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