Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage May 25, 2023 Virtual NASN2023 Join us online, July 10-12! Register now. Can't join these dates? View recordings at your convenience through October 12, 2023. 2023 NASN Election See election results. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive  See past issues.   Do You Follow NASN On Social? President's Message May is Asian American and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, a time to actively recognize the impact the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has had on society and healthcare. Nearly 8.5% of healthcare workers are part of the AAPI community, compared to 6.8% of the population. The community has a rich heritage that has helped shape the history of the U.S., according to NurseJournal.org. The contributions of minority groups have historically been largely unrecognized and under-recorded. Yet, for a well-rounded view of nursing and healthcare, it is essential to acknowledge the accomplishments, highlight the resilience, and celebrate the enduring public service of the AAPI community. You can learn more about 16 AAPI Nurses who have significantly influenced healthcare and their community. Also, in May, we recognize National STOP THE BLEED® Month, and today May 25, is National STOP THE BLEED® Day. STOP THE BLEED® is one of our nation’s largest public health campaigns. Its goal is to save lives by training people across the country on how to stop traumatic bleeding. Learn more. Linda Mendonça, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, NCSN, FNASN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™   NASN News and Highlights Strategies for Schools to Promote Adolescent Health NASN's new NCPD program, Highlighting Key Findings from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report, provides an overview of the recent YRBS Report and discusses its relevancy and impacts on school nursing. Learn to: Describe disparities in adolescent sexual behavior, substance use, experiences of violence, mental health, and suicidality by race and ethnicity, sex, and sexual identity. Describe trends in adolescent health and well-being between 2011 and 2021. Identify strategies that schools can use to promote adolescent health. Paid advertisement   NASN's Kate King on Panel at Youth Drug Use and Overdose Webinar On May 31, 2023, at 2:30 pm ET, The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and The United States Department of Education will host the webinar Preventing Youth Drug Use and Overdose: Strategies to Keep Students Alive and Healthy. Guest speakers, including NASN's President-Elect Kate King, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Dr. Rahul Gupta, and the U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona, will discuss efforts to reduce youth drug use and overdose, evidence-based primary prevention, access to naloxone, and resources to support schools. Register for the webinar. School Nurse Mental Health Intervention Practices and COVID-19 Mental health issues have been exacerbated by COVID-19. The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) research article, Effects of COVID-19 on School Nurse Mental Health Intervention Practices, examined how the school nurses’ role in addressing mental health changed during the pandemic by administering a nationwide survey in 2021, guided by the NASN Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ and analyzing self-reported changes in mental health interventions by school nurses. Insights into the role of school nurses in addressing student mental health during public health disasters have important implications for future disaster preparedness efforts. An online subscription to JOSN is included with a membership to NASN. Current and previous articles are indexed online. Sign up for New Content alerts for JOSN. School Nurses Address Vaccine Hesitance for Student Health & Safety In the NASN School Nurse May Podcast, Cynthia Galemore, NASN School Nurse Editor, interviews Olivia Wilson and Brenna Morse about the article "Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Among Students and Families: Interventions for School Nurses." Listen here. Transform Student Health Equity by Donating to Endowment Challenge The 2022-23 NASN President's Endowment Challenge theme is Transform Student Health Equity. The NASN Endowment Fund provides meaningful school nurse research grants and educational scholarships to advance school nursing and school health practice. By donating, you will help every student obtain equitable access to the health care they deserve. No donation is too small. Learn more and consider donating. The following is a paid advertisement 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     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. Nurses Spread the Word About Gun Safety (Source: nurse.com) Dawn Sebranek Named ‘School Nurse Administrator of the Year’, Dedicates Award to MMSD Health Services Team (Source: madison.k12.wi.us) School nurse receives Youth Advocacy Award (Source: catawbaschools.net) FOX Carolina Investigates: Narcan needed in schools? (Source: foxcarolina.com) CPSD Staff Spotlight: Tracy Park (Source: thesubtimes.com) Philadelphia school hosts Mini Nurse Academy program for elementary, middle school students (Source: kesq.com) Ames Elementary honors its school nurse with Heart Award (Source: waldo.villagesoup.com) Additional School Nurses Complete National Certification (Source: einnews.com) Parents urged to get required immunizations for kids (Source: kten.com) School Behavioral Health Professionals to be Honored (Source: delaware.gov)     NASN2023 Key Details Registration Rates Join NASN first and save! Get the Justification Toolkit See the FAQs. View the agenda: In-Person or Virtual Learning: NCPD info Virtual NASN2023, July 10 - July 12, delivers an immersive and engaging conference experience online, offering learning, knowledge-sharing, and networking opportunities. The schedule includes a mix of sessions broadcast online on the three conference days and 10 sessions, and 12 poster presentations school nurses can view on their own time starting the first day of the conference. We will record sessions broadcast on the three conference days, and you can view them through October 12, 2023 Get the professional development you need and want from anywhere. The virtual event offers up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours with presentations on topics like Wellness for School Nurses: Practical Strategies for Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout; Human Trafficking: The Role of Nurses in School Settings; Ten Ways To Avoid Getting Sued: What Every School Nurse Needs To Know; and Enhancing Educators’ Awareness of the Role of the School Nurse. Find session details and meet the speakers.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Advancing Health Equity and Addressing Chronic Absenteeism NASN's new NCPD program, Evidence-Based Decision Making - "As-Needed" Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy for Pediatric Asthma, provides an overview of the prevalence of asthma among students, describes evidence-based treatment options for mild persistent asthma, and shows how the NASN Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ guides the school nurse role in promoting student health equity, with asthma as a focus. Learn more and complete this educational offering to earn 1.0 NCPD contact hours. This program is free for NASN members. Using nursing expertise and proximity to vulnerable students, a school nurse-led active surveillance program can proactively identify and document student health concerns and assist students and families in getting the care they need. NASN's no-cost School Nurse-Led Active Surveillance Manual provides a standardized, evidence-based procedure for school nurses to address health related absences and chronic absenteeism.   Improving School Community & Student Health New Advisory on Social Media Use and Youth Mental Health On May 23, 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health. While social media may offer some benefits, there are ample indicators that social media can also pose a risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. With adolescence and childhood representing a critical stage in brain development that can make young people more vulnerable to harm from social media, the Surgeon General is issuing a call for urgent action by policymakers, technology companies, researchers, families, and young people alike to gain a better understanding of the full impact of social media use, maximize the benefits and minimize the harms of social media platforms, and create safer, healthier online environments to protect children. See NASN's NCPD program, The Biopsychosocial Impact of Tech Dependence: It's Putting Us At Risk. School Nurses Navigating Challenges and Inspiring Change The recently released SAGE Perspectives blog, School Nurses Reflect on Navigating Challenges and Inspiring Change for a Better Future, shares results of interviews with school nurses highlighting their perspectives and experiences during this monumental time in history and underscoring that with the proper support and resources, school nurses can continue to do their jobs effectively and make a difference in the lives of their students. Read the blog. SAGE Perspectives blogs highlight topical and interesting research published in SAGE books and journals. See other blogs highlighting articles from The Journal of School Nursing and NASN School Nurse. Improving School Safety Through Bystander Reporting Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center, in partnership with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, released the K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit. The toolkit supports K-12 schools in strengthening school safety reporting programs and encouraging bystander reporting. Menstrual Hygiene Day is May 28 Celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day: Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030, breaking the taboos and ending the stigma surrounding menstruation, raising awareness about the challenges regarding access to menstrual products, education about menstruation and period-friendly sanitation facilities, and mobilizing the funding required for action. Check out NASN's School Nurse Chat on Menstrual Equity.   Mark Your Calendar   Webinar: Preventing Youth Drug Use and Overdose: Strategies to Keep Students Alive and Healthy May 31 Hosted by The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and The U.S. Department of Education, featuring NASN's President-Elect Kate King. Learn more and register. NASN Annual Conference: IN-PERSON NASN2023 June 30 - July 3 (in Orlando, FL) Earn up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours while expanding your knowledge and networking in person. Learn more and register. NASN Annual Conference: VIRTUAL NASN2023 July 10 -12 (online) The online conference experience allows you the flexibility to attend from anywhere and earn up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours. Learn more and register. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences 2023 Mississippi School Nurse Association Conference - Transformation Through Adversity: The Resilient School Nurse - May 31-June 2, 2023 - Learn more and Register South Carolina Association of School Nurses 21st Annual School Nurse Summer Conference - Riding the Wave of Resiliency - June 11-13, 2023 - Learn more School Nurses of Arizona 34th Annual School Health Conference - Back to Basics: The ABC's of School Nursing - June 12-13, 2023 - Learn more and Register 2023 Georgia Association of School Nurses Annual School Nurse Conference - Restore our Light - June 13-16, 2023 - Learn more and Register The 34th Annual Statewide Summer Conference for Kansas School Nurses - Strengthening the Essentials: Foundations for Student Health - July 17-20, 2023 - Learn more and Register 2023 South Dakota School Nurse Association Summer Conference - Building the Future of School Nursing in South Dakota - July 18-20, 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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