Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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2020 NASN Election Opens March 15 |
Are you a voting member? Don't miss your chance to vote in this year's election. Ballots will be cast online unless you already requested a paper ballot. |
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Do You Know Your State Data Coordinator? |
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If you’re not sure, we have compiled a list of Data Coordinators in each state for you to access. Find your state and when appropriate, ask state level data collection questions. |
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Learn How to Get Published in an Academic Journal |
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SAGE Publishing shares resources to learn how to get published. This guide provides you a step-by-step guide to choose a journal, submit your article, and promote your paper. |
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Managing Chronic Health Conditions |
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CDC Releases COVID-19 Interim Guidance for Childcare, K-12 Schools |
CDC has posted interim guidance of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) for administrators of childcare programs and K-12 schools. The guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease and will be updated as additional information becomes available. |
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Improving School Community and Student Health |
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COVID-19 Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel |
Health officials are currently taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") into communities across the United States. Schools can play an important role in this effort. Through collaboration and coordination with state and local health departments, state and local educational agencies, other education officials, and elected officials, schools can disseminate critical information about the disease and its potential transmission to students, families, staff, and community. Schools can prepare to take additional steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19, should state and local health officials identify such a need. |
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Federal Minimum Age For Sale of Tobacco Products Is 21 Years Old |
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Tobacco 21 is the new website launched by The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA). It addresses the latest information regarding Tobacco 21 legislation:
- Common Asked Questions
- A Recently Released Webinar
- CTP's Web Statement
- Resources For Retailers
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Opportunities & Networking |
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Will the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Affect NASN2020? |
NASN2020 is scheduled for June 30-July 3, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NASN knows travel is likely on your mind. NASN is monitoring developments and has your health and safety in mind.
The situation is rapidly changing, but all of us here at NASN are proceeding with cautious optimism. We currently have no plans to postpone or cancel NASN2020. Read more. |
Early Bird Registration Deadline is April 15; Livestream Option Open |
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Share Your Product or Service with a Qualified Audience |
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Are you involved with a product or service that benefits school nurses? If so, consider exhibiting at NASN2020! NASN members and conference attendees are pivotal links to students, families, parents, teachers, staff, and the larger community beyond the educational setting. Exhibiting offers you the widest possible exposure to school nurses and the opportunity to meet face-to-face with this qualified audience. Limited exhibit space remains. |
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Using Telehealth in School Health Services
A three part webinar series with CNEs!
This webinar series gives information on how telehealth can be leveraged in school health services and key policy considerations for program development. Developed for Maryland school districts, the content is still applicable across the country.
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Human Trafficking:
Universal Prevention
3 p.m. ET March 25, 2020
The year 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. In recognition of this significant milestone, the U.S. Department of Education is conducting a webinar series to address the growing response of America’s schools to child trafficking. Learn anti-trafficking strategies at the state, district, and school level to prevent human trafficking and child labor exploitation.
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Understanding Urticaria:
The What, Why and Itch
4 p.m. ET March 25, 2020
Barriers to effective treatment of urticaria are often due to a discrepancy in physician and patient perceptions, making shared decision making essential to quality care. Dr. Marissa Shams will lead us through the presentation, management and step up therapeutic approach for chronic urticaria. She will also include treatment for special populations including children, the pregnant or lactating mother and elderly patients.
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NASN Calendar of Events
This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar.
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National Health Observances Calendar
This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2020 calendar.
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