Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage July 20, 2023 Get Your NASN2023 NCPD Hours Complete the steps. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive  See past issues.   President's Message We have had a busy few weeks with In-Person NASN2023, then Virtual NASN2023, and finally Virtual Hill Days this week. I hope you contacted your Member of Congress and Senators to let them know how vitally important school nurses are. School nurses are the essential bridge between the healthcare and education systems, serving as frontline healthcare providers. We act as public health sentinels, not only for schools but also for our communities. For under-resourced communities, the school nurse may be the only healthcare provider a child sees. I look forward to working with you this year to raise the profile of school nurses across the country! Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights Virtual Hill Days Help Advocate for More School Nurses NASN's Virtual Hill Days took place this week from July 18-20. Participation in Virtual Hill Days can help create momentum and support for the NURSE Act, reintroduced on May 10, 2023, National School Nurse Day. This legislation aims to help ensure a school nurse is present in every school all day, every day. However, if you didn't have time to join us this week, we encourage you to look at the Virtual Hill Days Toolkit and contact your representatives at another time. Advocacy must happen continually to make a difference! Paid advertisement Impact of School Nurses on Firearm Injuries and Deaths The increasing incidents of school shootings in recent years have resulted in America’s students, teachers, and staff feeling vulnerable. In the NASN School Nurse July podcast, NASN School Nurse Editor, Cynthia Galemore, interviews Laurie Combe and Robin Cogan about the article "School Nurses Can Reduce Firearm Injuries and Deaths." The article reviews data on school-located gun violence through a public health lens, as well as outlines a framework for levels of prevention, including downstream, midstream, and upstream strategies. Listen to the podcast. Reduce Potential Opioid Overdose Deaths in K-12 Schools School communities are not immune to the alarming increase in opioid-related deaths in the US in the past decade. The NASN School Nurse article Action Plan and Model to Reduce Potential Opioid Overdose Deaths on K-12 Campuses shares how a middle school in New York State, beginning in the late fall of 2022, successfully implemented a program to reduce the likelihood of opioid overdose deaths in their building through expansion of the accessibility of and education and training in the use of naloxone, an opioid antagonist. NASN membership includes a subscription to NASN School Nurse, and you can sign up for New Content alerts.   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. Schools on front line in fight against asthma (Source: myrecordjournal.com) Bailey recognized for excellence in nursing at NASN convention (Source: eagleobserver.com) School nurses play key role in reducing childhood obesity (Source: www.news-medical.net) #RutherfordFaces: Meet Allison Wadham, Siegel High School nurse (Source: rcschools.net) Georgia Bill to Help Schools Treat Hypoglycemic Emergencies Becomes Law (Source: thegeorgiavirtue.com) Austin ISD plans to phase out Ascension Seton, hire in-house school nurses (Source: statesman.com) Mercer County use ESSER funds to hire district nurse, expand health services (Source: kentuckyteacher.org) Sandwich School Nurse Department Head Outlines The Year's Student Visits (Source: capenews.net)     NASN 2023 Assessment and Evaluation To receive the Certificate of Completion and be awarded Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours for both In-Person and Virtual NASN2022 sessions, complete the assessments and evaluations. You can choose the event and the day of the session to locate assessments and evaluations for activities on that day. You can also find the syllabus for each event and instructions to complete NCPD there. The deadline to earn NCPD for both events is October 12, 2023. Assess / Evaluate In-Person NASN2023 Sessions Assess / Evaluate Virtual NASN2023 Sessions   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Toolkit Highlights Ways to Support Students with Epilepsy School nurses play a critical role in supporting students with epilepsy to increase their self-management, address physical and social needs, and provide the training to help them progress through school and into adulthood. NASN's new Supporting Students with Epilepsy: A Toolkit for School Nurses draws primarily on the key NASN Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ principle and practice components of care coordination, along with elements of leadership, quality improvement, public health, and standards of practice, to provide nurses with a comprehensive guide for implementing transition planning and school-based seizure care. Visit NASN's Epilepsy page to learn about NASN's Coordinated Support System for Students with Epilepsy program and discover more epilepsy resources.   Improving School Community & Student Health CDC Resources to Encourage Routine Vaccinations for Back to School As kids return to school, you can remind families of the benefits of routine vaccinations. The CDC has launched a nationwide "Back-to-School" campaign to encourage families to prioritize vaccinations and ensure a healthy start to the school year. NASN Resources: Visit NASN's Immunizations page for information to share with your school families about vaccines. You can also check out the NASN NCPD program Immunization 101: A Primer on School-Recommended Vaccinations, providing a primer or refresher on school-required vaccinations. Help Improve the Future of Pediatric Nursing The Institute of Pediatric Nursing (IPN), a committee of the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), is seeking feedback from pediatric nursing professionals like you. The 2023 Future of Pediatric Nursing Survey is anonymous and aims to understand the challenges nurses face and identify available support. The outcomes of this research will drive collaboration and innovation to address the needs of the pediatric-focused workforce. Complete the survey by Friday, August 4. Preparing College-Bound Teens for Mental Wellness Join the Families for Depression Awareness webinar How Parents Can Prepare College-Bound Teens for Mental Wellness on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET, to help recognize mental health risks, discover strategies to promote mental wellness and identify mental health resources available to college-bound teens. Learn more and register. Improving the Number of Children Receiving Dental Sealants Join the National Network for Oral Health Access and partners for the webinar Increasing the Proportion of Children and Adolescents Who Have Dental Sealants on 1 or More Molars on August 30, 2023, at 1 pm ET. The webinar will focus on evidence-based solutions to improving the number of children and adolescents receiving dental sealants, especially in vulnerable and underserved populations. Learn more and register. July Is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month  An estimated 300,000 children in the U.S. (1 in 250 kids) are affected by some form of Juvenile Arthritis. This illness has a distinct impact on both the physical and emotional well-being of children, often leading to severe pain and feelings of isolation or sadness. NASN Resources: Visit NASN's Chronic Health Condition Management page to get information to distribute to your school communities to support the health and learning of students with chronic health conditions.   Mark Your Calendar   NASN2023 Deadline to Earn NCPD for Both In-Person and Virtual October 12 NASN encourages you to evaluate activities while the information is fresh in your mind. Steps to receive NCPD contact hours. Save the Date: NASN2024 Call for Presentations Submission Site Opens: August 16 NASN invites you to submit an oral or poster presentation for In-Person or Virtual NASN2024! Access the information and guidelines. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences Save the Date: Colorado Association of School Nurses 2023 Fall Conference - Mastering Self-Efficacy: A Key to School Nursing Success - November 3-5, 2023. Learn more Save the Date: West Virginia Association of School Nurses 2023 Fall Conference - November 9-11, 2023. Learn more Indiana Association of School Nurses Conference 2023 - THE TIME IS NOW - November 15-16, 2023. Learn more and Register NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. NASN CALENDAR National Health Observances Calendar This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2023 calendar. 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