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This week, we celebrate the power of the school nurse testimony! Check out these video testimonial stories from members for inspiration. Post your own 1-2 minute testimonial videos on Twitter; include NASN's handle @schoolnurses and the hashtag #NASNPower. Some possible topics are Best Moments as a School Nurse, Describe School Nursing in One Word, or What I Love about Being a School Nurse. And, just for NASN members because we value your membership, visit the campaign blog, to access graphics you can use when you tweet your membership experience and ideas all month long. I look forward to seeing your testimonial tweets! Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President
@bethmattey
BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING.™ |
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Deadline Extended for NASN Call for Abstracts
You now have a few more days to submit an abstract to present a breakout or workshop session at the NASN 49th Annual Conference. The deadline is Monday, October 17, 2016. Please consider letting others benefit from your knowledge. Learn more to submit an abstract today. See you in San Diego! |
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Scholarship Enables RNs Employed in Schools to Advance Their Education
NASN members pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing degree may apply for this scholarship now through October 15, 2016. Learn more. |
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Scholarship Funds Post Baccalaureate Certification or Graduate Degrees
NASN members pursuing a post baccalaureate certification or graduate degree may apply for this scholarship now through October 15, 2016. Learn more. |
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Scholarship Provides Funding to Participate in an Advocacy Education Program
NASN members seeking financial support to participate in an advocacy education program may apply for this scholarship now through October 15, 2016. Learn more. |
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Do You Miss the NASN Quick Poll?
As NASN works through changes to the NASN Quick Poll before re-launching it, you can browse or search previous Polls for some very interesting feedback from school nurses. Go to NASN Quick Poll Results and questions; use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+F to search the polls on the page for keywords or phrases. |
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Happening on SchoolNurseNet
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This Week's "Pinned" Discussion
Are you looking for a nurse's office pass template? Several of your colleagues have shared their template in a discussion on SchoolNurseNet. This "pinned" discussion can be found on the home page of SchoolNurseNet. You will need to login to access. |
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NASN Strong! What Tops Your List?
This blog post was written last year but it is still a great resource. It contains NASN President Beth Mattey's top NASN resources and links to NASN communication subscriptions. Bookmark this post and leave a comment about your favorite NASN resource, service, or program. |
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Get to Know Your Local and State Candidates
Read this blog post from NASN's Piper Largent to learn about becoming involved in this political cycle and how to get to know your upcoming elected officials.
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Fight the Flu this Season!
The flu season can begin as early as October and last into late May. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this year recommends that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated by the end of October. Recommend the flu vaccine to your students, their families, and school staff. And remember to be vaccinated yourself. Spread the word - it's time to get the flu vaccine. Learn more. |
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The Relationship Between School Attendance and Health
School nurses are important members of the education team and often are the first to investigate chronic absenteeism. School nurses can identify health issues and social risk factors at an early stage and connect children and families with resources to help address them. This Robert Wood Johnson Foundation policy brief takes a close look at the reasons behind chronic absenteeism, its adverse impact on health and life outcomes, and potential solutions. |
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Halloween Guide to Help those Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
For many families newly diagnosed with T1D, few words instill as much fear as Halloween. A whole holiday centered on candy can be a lot for families to handle. However, with the right tools and attitude, Halloween can be just as fun for someone with T1D as it is for any regular goblin or ghoul. The JDRF Halloween Guide provides some helpful tips and carb counts that will help you have a fun and scare-free Halloween. |
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Oral Health and School Readiness and Performance
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National Medicare Education Program (NMEP) Meeting
Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 1:00-2:30 P.M., EasternThe focus of the NMEP meeting is to enlist national and local organizations to support outreach and education around the Medicare program. The expanded focus of these meetings reflects additional Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services programs such as Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Register today.
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Fall 2016 Clinical Vaccinology Course
November 4-6, 2016, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThis 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.
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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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