Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage August 24, 2023 School Nurse Workload & Student Outcomes Listen to the August Journal of School Nursing podcast. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Share knowledge and experiences with school nurses in similar practice settings. Learn more. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive  See past issues.   President's Message It's time once again to apply for NASN's scholarships and research grants. This year, NASN is debuting the new Diversity in School Nursing Scholarship, which is intended to provide financial support for registered nurses employed in schools from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds to pursue advanced education in health-related sciences. This scholarship originated in honor of Donna Mazyck in 2023. Donna Mazyck, MS, RN, NCSN, CAE, served as the NASN Executive Director from 2011 to 2023 and as President of NASN from 2007 to 2009. Also a licensed clinical professional counselor, Donna was passionate about facilitating student well-being and success and connecting all the helpers (schools, students, families, agencies, communities) whose focus was on student health, safety, and learning. Learn more about all the scholarships and grants below in the Weekly Digest. Also, don't forget that applications for Fellow and Honorary Fellow of NASN are due November 30. Get more information here. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights NASN Scholarships and Research Grants Open for Applicants NASN provides scholarships and research grants to its members to support their continuing education goals and advance the school nursing practice and school-affiliated delivery of healthcare. Applications are now open for the following scholarships: The new Diversity in School Nursing Scholarship Endowment Education Scholarship Advocacy Education Scholarship RN to BSN Education Advancement Scholarship Please submit scholarship applications by October 15. Applications for NASN Research Grants are due by October 31. Paid advertisement Working With Students and Families With Limited English Proficiency The NASN School Nurse article, Language Access for Families With Limited English Proficiency Why Does It Matter, guides school nurses in addressing the unique needs of U.S. school-aged students and families with limited English proficiency, highlighting the availability and importance of language access services, as well as tips for advocating for language access resources, training for effective communication, understanding the legal landscape, and addressing cultural beliefs that influence health behaviors. Additional NASN Resources: Have you purchased your copy of NASN's School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition, referenced in the article? You can also check out NASN's Cultural Responsiveness and Equity page. NASN membership includes a subscription to NASN School Nurse, and you can sign up for New Content alerts. NASN2024 Conference Presentation Submissions Now Open NASN is accepting evidence-based conference presentation submissions for NASN2024, Stronger Together. We will once again offer both a virtual conference and an in-person event in Chicago, Illinois, from June 28 to July 1, 2024. Presenting will allow you to advocate and educate on key practice areas, showcase practice, and interprofessional collaboration models, and raise awareness of your research to a global audience of school health leaders. The deadline for submissions is October 13, 2023, at noon ET. Learn more and submit your proposal.   The following are 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   Print, Order, and Download Free Vaping Prevention and Education Resources Visit FDA’s Vaping Prevention and Education Resource Center to print, order and download free educational materials to help students understand the health risks associated with vaping nicotine. 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. School Nurse Shares 5 Common Mistakes Parents Make Starting a New School Year (Source: today.com) School Nurses To Carry Narcan For Opioid Emergencies in SC (Source: nurse.org) The Relentless School Nurse: Encouraging NASN Membership for a Friend Who Joins Earns You $10.00 in E-Credit Too! Together We Are #NASNStrong (Source: relentlessschoolnurse.com) School Nurse Offers Tips on Preventing Illness (Source: ky3.com) Medical and Health Back to School Checklist (Source: facebook.com) Can School Nurses Prevent Shootings? These Nurses Think So. (Source: thetrace.org) 96% Of Rantoul Students Vaccinated, School Nurse Thanks Accessible Health Care Options for Record Ye (Source: youtube.com) Collier County School Nurses Get Simulator Training to Treat Uncommon Student Injuries (Source: youtube.com) School Nurse From Red Lake School District Named Minnesota Immunization Champion (Source: health.state.mn.us)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Asthma: Promoting Student Health Equity & Informed Decision-Making NASN's 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 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 hour. Free for NASN members! Additional Resources: NASN collaborated with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Lung Association, Code Ana, and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology to bring you the new Stock Inhaler Toolkit, providing a framework to de-escalate asthma emergencies in diverse school environments. NASN's free Improving Care Coordination for Students with Chronic Health Conditions Toolkit offers resources to help school nurses lead care coordination for students with asthma and other chronic health conditions.   Improving School Community & Student Health Help Families Reduce Health-Related Absences Health-related absences are one of the top reasons students miss school days and can quickly add up when a child has an undertreated chronic health condition, lacks access to care, or experiences anxiety or other mental health issues. Families may also need clarification on when to send a child to school after being told to stay home. NASN partnered with Attendance Works and Kaiser Permanente to release Health Handouts for Families to help reduce health-related absences. Additional NASN Resources: The no-cost School Nurse-Led Active Surveillance Manual guides school nurses in addressing health-related absences and chronic absenteeism. Presenting and Celebrating the 2023 Immunization Champion Awardees The Immunization Champion Award, hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and funded by the CDC, recognizes individuals going above and beyond to promote or foster immunizations in their communities. We are incredibly proud to acknowledge these school nurse leaders honored as 2023 Immunization Champion Awardees: Indiana - Deb Robarge, BSN, RN Kentucky - Eva Stone, DNP, APRN Pennsylvania - Crystal Perez, MSN, RN, CSN Minnesota - Charmaine Branchaud, RN, BSN, PHN, CDE, LSN Utah - Allison Landis, BSN, RN Read more about the award and the awardees’ accomplishments. CDC’s Virtual Healthy School: Make Your School a Healthier Place K-12 schools, state and local departments, and agencies can use the CDC's Virtual Healthy School interactive tool to support students' health and academic achievement using the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. Take the virtual tour. Help Students Understand the Importance of Sleep Sleep is the power source that recharges students at night so they can thrive during the day. You can help share the “Sleep Recharges You” message with children and teens. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has compiled a collection of free lesson plans, classroom activities, and resources about sleep and health. Learn more.   Mark Your Calendar   Deadline to Earn NCPD for Both In-Person and Virtual NASN2023 October 12 Assess and evaluate sessions you attended to earn NCPD contact hours. Assess/Evaluate In-Person sessions. Assess/Evaluate Virtual sessions. Deadline for NASN2024 Conference Presentation Submissions October 13 NASN invites you to submit an In-Person or Virtual oral or poster presentation for NASN2024. Learn more and submit. Application Deadline: NASN Scholarships October 15 NASN members are encouraged to apply for the following: Diversity in School Nursing Scholarship Endowment Education Scholarship Advocacy Education Scholarship RN to BSN Education Advancement Scholarship Application Deadline: Research Grants October 31 NASN members are encouraged to apply for these grants. NASN supports research regarding school nursing and the health of children and youth through research grants. These grants advance and fund quality school nursing and school-affiliated delivery of healthcare. Learn more and apply. Application Deadline: Fellows/Honorary Fellows of the National Academy of School Nursing Nominations November 30 NASN is now accepting nominations for Fellow and Honorary Fellow of the National Academy of School Nursing. Learn more about Fellows of NASN. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences School Nurse Organization of Washington Fall Conference - Growth from Change - October 13-14, 2023. Learn more and Register Montana Association of School Nurses 2023 Fall Conference - October 19-20, 2023. Learn more Illinois Association of School Nurses 66th Annual Conference - Building for the Future: Emergency Preparedness, Advocacy, and Leadership - October 20-21, 2023. Learn more Save the Date: School Nurse Organization of Minnesota Fall Conference - November 3-4, 2023. Learn more  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. OBSERVANCES CALENDAR Acceptance of advertising on the top or bottom ad banner or other ad placements in this newsletter or resource information listed within in no way implies endorsement of advertised or listed products or services by NASN. No endorsement is intended or implied.   NASN | nasn.org National Association of School Nurses | 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 925, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]