Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage October 26, 2023 NASN’s New Education Brief Advancing Equity in School Health Services: School Nurse-Led Telehealth. New JOSN Podcast Education is an SDOH: School Nurses Level the Playing Field. Listen now. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive  See past issues.   President's Message According to the National School Nurse Workforce Study 2.0, more than a third of schools in the U.S. lack access to a full-time school nurse. School nurses are on the front lines, working tirelessly to support students, handling high rates of chronic diseases, and tackling the unprecedented mental health crisis among young people. Despite often working alone, school nurses remain steadfast in their commitment to the health and well-being of their school communities. Recently, some of our members and I were interviewed for an article highlighting the role of and need for a school nurse to be present in every school all day, every day. With so many schools without a full-time school nurse, unlicensed school employees often provide care, and children’s attendance and learning can suffer. As school nurses, advocacy is a crucial part of our work. We must speak up and speak out to maintain the momentum we have gained. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights Trauma-Informed School Nursing Trauma-informed schools provide students, families, and staff with an environment attuned to the prevalence of trauma. The "Trauma-Informed Care in School Nursing" session, initially presented at Virtual NASN2022, is now available in the NASN Learning Center to equip you with skills, knowledge, and tools to identify traumatic stress reactions, reduce the prevalence of new trauma or re-traumatization, and provide families and staff with available information and resources, all while prioritizing your well-being. You can learn more and complete this educational activity. Paid advertisement School Nurses Promoting and Administering the HPV Vaccine Understanding the school nurse's experience in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine promotion can reduce vaccine disparities. The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) article "School Nurses' Experiences and Roles in Promoting and Administering the HPV Vaccine: A Systematic Review Using the Socioecological Framework" aims to examine the knowledge, attitude, experience, and role of school nurses related to HPV vaccination and promotion in school settings. NASN Members, read this article now. Not Yet a NASN Member? Learn more about journal subscriptions and other benefits of NASN membership now. Related Resources: Visit NASN's Immunizations page to locate important immunization information, links, and tools. Meet the Editor: The Power of Writing Accountability Groups Join us for the next Meet the Editor web meeting on November 2, 2023, at 3:30 PM ET. During this interactive meeting, Dr. Martha Dewey Bergren will host JOSN Associate Editor of Practice Scholarship, Heide Cygan, to provide tips for authors and field comments and questions. You will learn intentional strategies that support writing, the mechanics of a Writing Accountability Group, and the elements of a personal writing accountability plan. Register now. The following is a paid advertisement   Resources to Guide Vaping Prevention Discussions With Youth Use FDA’s educational materials to shape conversations with youth on the health risks of vaping. Find key information, including an interview with Dr. Susan Walley, also available in Spanish. Read the Interview     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. A Third of Schools Don’t Have a Nurse. Here’s Why That’s a Problem. (Source: cbsnews.com) Taking a Stand: Bethel Park Club Embraces Diversity (Source: thealmanac.net) White Plains School Nurse Talks About Life After COVID-19 in the Schools (Source: lohud.com) Minden Elementary Holds Health Fair (Source: recordcourier.com) Nurse Pantry Helps Elementary Students With Clothes, Snacks, Lice Kits (Source: tnonline.com) Why a North Texas Suburban School District Is Opening a New Health Clinic for Students on Medicaid (Source: texastribune.org) No, Kids With Head Lice Don’t Need to Be Sent Home From School (Source: ksdk.com) School Nurse Surprised at Walmart (Source: youtube.com) School Board Presents Honors of Recognition at Meeting (Source: yourgv.com)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Educational Resources to Support Diagnosis & Management of ME/CFS CDC's ME/CFS program's new CME course, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Diagnosis and Management in the Age of COVID-19: Expert Insights, will help healthcare professionals to better diagnose and manage ME/CFS in persons with ME/CFS-like symptoms and comorbidities, including Long Covid (Post-Covid Conditions [PCC]). You can also explore the CDC's ME/CFS page for healthcare providers for other CME activities, resources, and more. Related Resources: You can learn more about ME/CFS and PCC, your role, and the resources available to support your students with NASN's no-cost NCPD program ME/CFS and Long-COVID: The School Nurse Role in Identifying Children with Chronic Illness. NASN's manual, A Model for School Nurse-Led Case Management (SNLCM), describes SNLCM and its benefits for students.   Improving School Community & Student Health Transforming School Medicaid: Lessons From Illinois In October, Healthy Schools Campaign presented a webinar on the steps Illinois took to expand its school Medicaid program. The webinar panelists include school nurses discussing the initial steps to improve and expand their Medicaid programs, what comes next for Illinois, and lessons other states can learn from Illinois’ experience. You can now access the full video, slides, and resources. Related Resources: The Mathematica blog Expanding Medicaid Services in Neighborhood Schools Makes Health Care More Accessible and Equitable discusses how making school nurses and other school-based health staff eligible for Medicaid reimbursement will expand access to health care in schools. Join the SDOH Academy's 2023-2024 Webinar Series The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Academy invites you to join their series kick-off webinar "Moving from Data Collection to Action: Improving Patient Access to SDOH Resources" on November 2, 2023, at 3 PM ET, discussing strategies and promising practices to support access to quality health care and services. Register now! Helping Children Understand Frightening Events When talking with children about frightening subjects, an important goal is to help them make sense of what they see and hear. Here are tips from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress to help children process challenging subjects. Related Resources: See NASN's NCPD program, Trauma-Informed Care in School Nursing. AIM Resources to Communicate and Educate About the Flu Vaccine School nurses are key in getting the word out about flu vaccine. Explore The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) updated educational resources about the flu vaccine. Communicating the Benefits of Influenza Vaccine Social Media Resources from AIM's Partners Related Resources: See NASN's Seasonal Influenza page. It's Teal Pumpkin Project Time The Teal Pumpkin Project® is a simple way to make trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive for children with food allergies or other conditions. Related Resources: See NASN's Allergies and Anaphylaxis health and practice topics page. Red Ribbon Week It's Red Ribbon Week, an excellent opportunity for school nurses, caregivers, educators, and community organizations to raise awareness about substance abuse. Related Resources: See NASN's Drugs of Abuse resource page.   Mark Your Calendar   Application Deadline: Research Grants October 31 NASN research grants advance and fund quality school nursing practice and school-affiliated delivery of healthcare. Learn more and apply. Meet the Editor Web Meeting: The Power of Writing Accountability Groups November 2 Learn to defend the need for intentional strategies that support academic writing and develop a personal writing accountability plan. Learn more and register. Application Deadline: Fellow/Honorary Fellow of the National Academy of School Nursing Nominations November 30 NASN is accepting nominations for Fellows. Learn more and nominate. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences Oregon School Nurses Association Fall Conference - At the Heart of School Nursing - November 3, 2023. Learn more and Register School Nurse Organization of Minnesota Fall Conference - Elevating School Nurse Practice - November 3-4, 2023. Learn more and Register  Colorado Association of School Nurses 2023 Fall Conference - Mastering Self-Efficacy: A Key to School Nursing Success - November 3-5, 2023. Learn more and Register Virginia Association of School Nurses 37th Annual Fall Conference - Connect, Engage and Energize for Well-Being! - November 4-5, 2023. Learn more and Register West Virginia Association of School Nurses 2023 Fall Conference - Coming Together as One - November 9-11, 2023. Learn more and Register 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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