Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage March 30, 2023 Promote Student Health Equity Earn 1.5 NCPD contact hours with Incorporating MTSS into School Health Services to Promote Health Equity. NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive  See past issues.   President's Message NASN recognizes and mourns the killing of three children and the head of the school, a teacher and custodian at the Covenant School in Nashville on Monday morning. The grief unleashed by this violence forever changes the lives of family members, the school community, and the greater community. We again call for meaningful action to keep our schools and nation safe. We elevate and continue advocacy efforts and collaboration with organizations and coalitions supporting safe school environments. For together, we are more powerful. Resources: School shooting resources from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Helping Students After a School Shooting from The American School Counselor Association. Resources to Help Youth Cope after a Mass Shooting from The Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs. Linda Mendonça, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, NCSN, FNASN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™   NASN News and Highlights NASN Testifies Regarding Consequences of School Closures On Tuesday, March 28, NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck testified at a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Hearing focused on The Consequences of School Closures: Intended and Unintended. She spoke with calm and consistent wisdom, passion, and knowledge on behalf of the 95,000 school nurses in the U.S. Covering lessons learned from COVID-19 and the H1N1 pandemic, Mazyck's testimony addressed the use of layered mitigation strategies, NASN's priority on equitable in-person learning, the mental health consequences for students and the school nurse's role, how we can look and move forward, and more. Listen to the recording. Paid advertisement   Concussion Management Practices in Schools Evidence-based practices in concussion management have been codified into legislation. However, legislation is varied, and implementation is narrowly evaluated. School nurses hold a unique position to assess the implementation of health policies. The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) article, Implementation of Concussion Management Policies in High Schools: The Critical Role of School Nurses, describes the implementation of concussion management practices in Massachusetts high schools from the perspective of the school nurse. Survey responses alongside qualitative nurse responses are presented and offer nursing perspectives on the clinical uptake efforts in their school. NASN membership includes an online subscription to JOSN, where current and previous articles are indexed. Catch Up on Current NASN Podcasts NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck discusses endometriosis, its impact on adolescents, and menstrual equity in the latest NASN School Nurse Chat podcast episodes. In the NASN School Nurse March Podcast, Cynthia Galemore, NASN School Nurse Editor, interviews Donna Mazyck, Executive Director of NASN, about the article "Professional Identity in Nursing (PIN): A Narrative Essay."   We Want to See YOU! School Nurse Photo Submission Send us your school nurse selfies or photos, and we will feature you in NASN publications, on our website, and on social media! Show us doing what you love to do, your school, office, or your school nurse team. No photos of students, please! Submit your photos. Thank you for sharing (top) Karen Gordon from Walter C. Black Elementary School in NJ, (middle) Donna Glover from MacFarland Intermediate School in NJ, and (bottom) Christi Reger from Christiana Middle School in TN, and for advancing the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievements of all students!   The following are two paid advertisements School Nurse Provides Nurse-Chosen Products for Student Health Management School Nurse, a division of Pocket Nurse®, offers thousands of nurse-curated products to manage K-12 student wellness. Products ship FAST, including first aid supplies, teaching tools, CPR/AED trainers, infection control items, and much more. Learn More   Give Students a Healthier Education Lewis’ School Nurse program gives you the skills to impact children’s lives as they go through the education system. Learn More   School Nurses in the News This section highlights news stories featuring NASN and school nurses. If you have a story about school nurses you'd like us to consider including, please send it to us. Moline mom credits high school nurse for helping save her son’s life after sudden cardiac arrest (Source: parentheartwatch.org) Colorado Springs high school teachers undergo 'Stop the Bleed' trauma training (Source: gazette.com) Classroom Champions: School nurse wants gel to teach kids about germs (Source: live5news.com) Full-time nurse for Highlands School made possible thanks to Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Grant (Source: thesouthernscoopnews.com) SJSD leaders suggests addressing mental health upstream before overdoses occur (Source: kq2.com) Loretta Cofield retires after 24 years of service (Source: valleytimes-news.com) Iowa schools add naloxone to medical emergency tool kits (Source: thegazette.com) DC students get lesson in saying ‘No’ as part of drug prevention education (Source: wtop.com)   The Early Registration Rate Ends May 1. Register Now and Save!   NASN2023 Key Details Registration Rates Have a group of 10 or more? A 10% discount may apply. FMI: Contact Christopher Cephas at [email protected] Join NASN first and save! Make your travel plans. See the FAQs. Learning: NCPD info View the agenda: In-Person or Virtual See Info for speakers. For NASN2023, you have three registration options to choose from: In-Person NASN2023: In Orlando, FL, June 30 – July 3. This event offers up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours. Sessions will dive deep into topics like school safety and emergency preparedness, Medicaid in schools, mental health, care coordination, advocacy, and more. Virtual NASN2023: July 10 – 12. This online conference experience gives you the flexibility to learn from anywhere and the opportunity to earn up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours. The virtual conference will cover all your needs, from school nurse secondary trauma and self-care to behavioral threat assessment and innovative strategies to increase health and educational equity. NASN2023 Bundle: Attend both the In-Person and Virtual NASN2023 events to increase the number of NCDP contact hours available and leverage all the ways to connect with colleagues and experts in the field.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Resources to Support Students with Chronic Conditions The school nurse is well positioned to support the health and academic success of students with chronic health conditions by providing direct care and facilitating the many practice components of the Care Coordination principle of NASN’s Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™. Visit NASN's page dedicated to Chronic Health Condition Management for resources to support school nurses in building school communities that support the health and learning of students with chronic health conditions, including Position Statements, Nursing Continuing Professional Development, and much more. NASN believes understanding and implementing the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ is foundational to professional school nursing practice that supports education and health equity for all students. See the new free online educational offering, Overview of the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™, which includes seven modules (each 15-20 minutes) – a shorter on-demand version of the current full-day offerings focusing on individual principles – and provides 2.0 NCPD contact hours.   Improving School Community & Student Health Crisis Navigation Resources The National Center for School Safety is focused on improving school safety and preventing school violence. Check out their compilation of Crisis Navigation Resources, including materials related to Crisis Communication, School Crisis, Community Crisis, and more tailored to meet the needs of educators, caregivers, youth, and mental health professionals. See NASN's page dedicated to Violence in Schools for resources to assist in identifying the potential for school violence. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Funding Opportunity The Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings grant program is open for applications through May 9. This program provides grants and cooperative agreements to States, local educational agencies, and more for the assessment, prevention, control, and/or abatement of wildfire smoke hazards. EPA anticipates awarding approximately 13-18 grants, ranging from $100,000 to $2,000,000, and will host an information session for potential applicants on April 10 at 3 p.m. ET. Questions about the application process can be submitted to [email protected] through April 27. Learn more. FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Narcan, a 4-milligram naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription use. This action paves the way for the life-saving medication to reverse an opioid overdose to be sold directly to consumers. The manufacturer will determine the availability timeline and price. The FDA will work with all stakeholders to help facilitate the continued availability of naloxone nasal spray products during the time needed to implement the Narcan switch from prescription to OTC status. Other formulations and dosages of naloxone will remain available by prescription only. The school nurse is often the first health professional who responds to an emergency in the school setting. See NASN's position statement on Naloxone in the School Setting. Is Your School a Leader in School Health? Alliance for a Healthier Generation's 2023 application to become one of America’s Healthiest Schools is open! This award program honors schools for their critical role in advancing the health and well-being of students, staff, and families. School teams may apply for recognition in up to nine topic areas. Applications are due April 18. Learn more and apply. SAMHSA's Tips for Teens Series Be sure to check out and share the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Tips for Teens series, designed to help teens learn more about multiple substances and their harmful effects and helping to dispel common myths. World Bipolar Day World Bipolar Day, celebrated each year on March 30, is an opportunity to join together and increase awareness and acceptance. Bipolar disorder symptoms can make it hard to perform well in school, but with help, children and teens can manage their symptoms and lead successful lives. Learn more about bipolar disorder in children and teens.   Mark Your Calendar     Webinar: Organizing for Student Health and School Medicaid April 6 Ensure your schools are positioned to support children’s health. Learn more and register. Deadline: NASN2023 Election Voting April 15 All votes are cast electronically unless a paper ballot is requested. Meet the candidates & access the online ballot. Webinar: Helping Teens Heal From Trauma April 25 Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of teens. Learn more and register. Deadline: NASN2023 Early Registration May 1 Register early to get the best rate! Early: Prior to May 1 Regular: After May 1 Learn more and register. NASN Annual Conference: IN-PERSON NASN2023 June 30 - July 3 (in Orlando, FL) NASN is cultivating a new forward-looking, healthier mindset for our in-person conference. Learn more and register. NASN Annual Conference: VIRTUAL NASN2023 July 10 -12 (online) Attendees can count on NASN's excellence at this event while attending from anywhere or on their own time. Learn more and register. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences New Hampshire School Nurses Association Conference - Kids 1st on April 1st - April 1, 2023 - Learn more Delaware School Nurse Association Winter/Spring Conference - Save the Date - April 1, 2023 - Learn more Ohio Association of School Nurses 2023 Annual Conference - Good as Gold, Celebrating 50 Years of Ohio Nurses - April 14-16, 2023 - Learn more Louisiana School Nurses Organization: 53rd Annual LSNO Professional Growth Seminar - April 18-21, 2023 - Learn more and Register Wisconsin Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - Improving the Inclusivity and Visibility of School Nurses - April 26-28, 2023 - Learn more and Register 2023 Annual Iowa School Nurse Conference - Back in the Saddle - April 28-29, 2023 - Learn more and Register 2023 New England School Nurse Conference (Association of School Nurses of Connecticut) - School Nurses: Essential Anchors During Changing Times - May 6-7, 2023 - Learn more and Register Utah School Nurse Association Annual Spring Conference - May 11-12, 2023 - Learn more and Register 2023 Mississippi School Nurse Association Conference - Transformation Through Adversity: The Resilient School Nurse - May 31 -June 2, 2023 - Learn more and Register NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. 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