The National Association of School Nurses welcomes Susan Hoffmann, MSN, RN, NCSN, as Nursing Education Project Manager and Jade Bland-Slaffey, MSHCA, BSN, RN, as Nursing Education and Practice Specialist. Welcome to the team!

Tune into the latest NASN Radio podcast for a discussion about the tips and tools school nurses can use to help fight the flu. Listen now.

The webinar Saving Lives at School Program: Allergies and Anaphylaxis Leadership in School presented on September 22nd is available in the NASN Learning Center. Access the webinar and handouts.

You have the opportunity to provide comments on the draft School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice document. Please consider taking the time to review and provide feedback prior to the document being submitted to the American Nurses Association for publication. Comments accepted through October 30, 2016. Learn more and access the draft document.

The candidate data and statements of view for the upcoming NASN election is available earlier than in the past and is now online. While the election does not happen until March, you can get to know the candidates now.

NASN offers two e-books; one provides guidance for making decisions about the delegation of nursing tasks, and one includes evidence informed care for children with asthma at school. Learn how easy it is to use e-books from NASN.

The employment center is new and improved for job seekers and employers. If you are a job seeker, post your resume or sign up for new job alerts. If you are an employer, put your job opportunities in front of the most qualified school nursing professionals. Visit the center to see why we are excited about this new resource.

 

The most discussed thread in the All Member Forum last month was posted by monitor Sheila Caldwell. Read or join the discussion School nurse accused of not giving EpiPen to student right away. You will find it "pinned" to the home page of SchoolNurseNet. (Be sure to login.)

NASN member Sherdina Williams said she believes "there's no one more qualified to lead school wellness efforts than nurses." In her recent blog post, School Nurses Can Lead the Way to Healthier Futures, Sherdina shares how one of the schools in her district was rated America's Healthiest. 

The #NASNPower campaign celebrates the power of membership. The campaign blog has graphics you can use when you share your membership experience and ideas throughout the month of October on Twitter using the hashtag #NASNPower. Join in the conversation on Twitter @schoolnurses #NASNPower, where members are telling their stories. Share your NASNPower!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Shriners Hospitals for Children^® wants to help #CutTheBull in your schools. One-in-four U.S. students reports being bullied. Those numbers can be two to three times higher for kids with disabilities, according to the National Center for Education. Check out the Shriners Hospitals for Children free resource center where you can find videos, tip cards, and a #CutTheBull tool kit to help your students #SeeTheAbility in all people.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides tips and resources about how to safely and effectively use insect spray and steps to control mosquitoes inside and outside homes. Learn more.

The National Drinking Water Alliance (NDWA), a coalition of nonprofits, academic institutions and advocates, works to ensure that all children can access safe water in the places they live, learn and play. The NDWA recently launched its new online resource clearinghouse for drinking water research, policy, access and education. DrinkingWaterAlliance.org provides users with hundreds of useful toolkits, research studies, fact sheets, promotional materials, and policy papers, as well as the latest developments in the field.

The new EPA School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Mobile App is a "one-stop shop" for accessing EPA's comprehensive school IAQ management guidance and detailed walkthrough assessment checklists that address critical building-related environmental health issues such as: Ventilation; Cleaning and maintenance; Environmental asthma triggers; Radon; Integrated pest management.

About one in 10 people experience asthma-related coughing or shortness of breath during or shortly after physical activity, whether playing soccer, bicycling, swimming or jogging. Many do not recognize the problem and simply avoid strenuous exercise. Helping students understand exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) can increase their activity level. Learn more.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 1:00-2:30 P.M., Eastern
The focus of the NMEP meeting is to enlist national and local organizations to support
outreach and education around the Medicare program. The expanded the focus of these
meetings reflects additional Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) programs such as Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Register today.

November 4-6, 2016, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This course, sponsored by National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and Emory University School of Medicine, will focus 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. Register today.

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.