During our week at the Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Training Institute, Team NASN worked on framing the public narrative on student health and school nursing.
The areas in the word cloud truly reflect the role of the school nurse and what we want the public narrative to reflect.
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Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN
NASN President
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News from NASN
Team NASN (l-r) Angela Dejene, Nina Fekaris, Nichole Bobo, Donna Mazyck, Beth Mattey, and Erin Maughan.
Congratulations to Team NASN - New Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Program Fellows!
Podcast Explores Resolving Incomplete or Undocumented Immunization Status
The August edition of The Journal of School Nursing includes an article titled, Increasing Immunization Compliance by Reducing Provisional Admittance. Hear from the authors of this article and how various strategies were used to resolve immunization status. Access the podcast and article.
Important Topics Addressed in Newly Published Position Statements
Education, Licensure, and Certification of School Nurses
The Role of the 21st Century School Nurse
Join Us in a Celebration of School Nursing Leaders Recognized at NASN2016
Many were recognized for their accomplishments and/or endeavors at the Awards Celebration during the NASN annual conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. View a list of those recognized and be sure to reach out to anyone you know with a congratulatory note! School nursing is rich with amazing professionals making the lives of children better.
A Code of Conduct Establishes an Ethical Foundation
NASN has released an updated version of its Code of Conduct. NASN believes in a commonality of moral and ethical conduct, and that it is the responsibility of both the individual nurse and nursing organizations to function within these ethical provisions. Access this document.
Clarifying How School Nurses and School-based Health Centers Collaborate
NASN has a new fact sheet about how collaboration between school nurses and school-based health centers enhances students' health, overall well-being, and academic success. Access this document.
Headlines
U.S. Teen Diabetes Rate Exceeds Prior Estimates
HealthDay News A new study finds that more American teens have diabetes or prediabetes than previously thought. Read article.
National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs - Final Rule
On July 21, 2016, the final rule to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 was published in the Federal Register. The requirements in the final rule are expected to result in local school wellness policies that strengthen the ability of a local educational agency to create a school nutrition environment that promotes students' health, well-being, and ability to learn. Learn more.
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance clarifying the obligation of schools to provide students with ADHD with equal educational opportunity under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The guidance provides a broad overview of Section 504 and school districts' obligations to provide educational services to students with disabilities, including students with ADHD. Learn more.
Billion Mile Race is Challenging America's Schools to Walk and Run a Collective Billion Miles
Getting your school to join is free and easy. All miles count. Schools can include walk-to-school miles, PE miles, walking/running club miles, walkathons, 5Ks, and anything else you do. There are grants and prizes for participating schools. Register your school.
Upcoming Events
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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