Weekly Digest NASN news & updates August 8, 2019 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message The recent mass shootings have been tragic and devastating for those involved and those of us watching from other areas of the country. I would like to take the opportunity to share NASN's statement on the violence below: The National Association of School Nurses offers condolences to individuals and families mourning the deaths and injuries of loved ones in the recent mass shootings in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH. These violent acts, as well as all incidents of gun violence, devastate communities throughout this nation. Winter 2019 legislative actions from the House of Representatives related to background checks for gun purchases is a start. NASN calls for Congress to consider more protective gun legislation. NASN supports engagement in gun violence research to direct the need for additional legislative action. Our nation needs solutions to curb gun violence NOW! Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights VSP Program Available for NASN Members August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! Children’s vision and eye health is crucial for overall healthy development as students head back to school. NASN’s VSP program is a top-rated benefit for members, and offers gift certificates for no-cost eye exams and new glasses that NASN members can distribute to students 19 or younger. LEARN MORE Tick-borne Illness: Prevention, Assessment and Care [2019] NASN's tick-borne illnesses course has been updated for 2019! School nurses are the key leaders in managing prevention, education and care around tick-borne illnesses. This course covers everything from the pathophysiology of tick-borne illnesses to management of the illnesses in the school setting. LEARN MORE Did You Buy Your Copy of School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text Yet The 3rd Edition textbook has the latest evidenced-based practice information you need to know. Topics covered include new individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), emergency action plans (EAPs), and accommodation suggestions for multiple chronic conditions. BUY NOW Survey: Supporting Grieving Students NASN seeks to learn about school nurses’ experience supporting grieving students.  Take the Survey Managing Chronic Health Conditions Healthy Living & Learning Resources for Educators, Families, and Children! Wednesday, August 28 | 2:00 PM EST With summer winding down and the school year getting ready to kick off, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation -- a partner with NASN in the CDC work to support student health and academic success -- and Nemours Children’s Health System are teaming up to bring you this interactive webinar to prepare for a healthy school year! This presentation will provide tips and turnkey resources for schools and out of school time programs by supporting healthy nutrition and physical activity opportunities. REGISTER NOW Improving School Community & Student Health Gluten Intolerance Resources for Schools Up to one child in every classroom may require a gluten-free diet, but most are not yet identified. School nurses are in a prime position to help recognize potential symptoms of gluten-related disorders and direct kids and families to the appropriate information and resources. Celiac Disease in Children (also available in Spanish) Understanding Your Student School Trip Letter 504 Plan Voices of Male Youth Explores Beliefs and Feelings for Young Men The Partnership for Male Youth, a national non-profit organization, announced the release of Voices of Male Youth, a series of unfettered and unscripted conversations among male youth exploring the beliefs and feelings they grapple with in today’s society. The purpose of the series is to encourage young males and others in their lives to challenge traditional or uninformed views and to spark conversations about a range of topics from consent to health care. Masculinity Health care Consent Mental health Opportunities & Networking One Week Until NASN2020 Abstract Submissions Open! The entertainment capital of the world is calling you! See your name in lights (or in the conference program) when you present at our upcoming annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 30 - July 3, 2020. Oral abstract submission open-call starts on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at 12 a.m. ET and closes Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. ET. All great ideas/topics/concepts are welcome! Mark Your Calendar Open Doors Webinar: Create a Healthy School Climate Aug. 8, 2019 – 2 p.m. EST Learn school-wide strategies to create an engaging, healthy school climate that supports everyone in the school building, in both an elementary and secondary setting. Our speakers will share strategies that can shift the relationship between families and school staff, support students’ social and emotional learning and development, support teacher's physical and emotional health, and improve the learning environment for everyone in the building. REGISTER NOW Immigrant Families' Access to Nutrition: Threats and Strategies to Push Back Aug. 14, 2019 - 2 p.m. EST From “public charge” regulations to enforcement actions, immigrant families face a range of threats that may impact their access to nutrition programs and resources. This joint webinar brings FRAC, the National WIC Association, and Feeding America together with the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign for a closer look at the Trump administration’s “invisible wall” and to consider actions anti-hunger advocates, nutrition providers, and food banks can take to protect the nutrition, health, and well-being of immigrant families. REGISTER HERE Next Advances in Allergy & Asthma webinar Thursday, August 22, 2019 – 8 p.m. EST *Please note the evening time Vaping: What We Need to Know  There's so much in the news about vaping. Is it more dangerous than smoking? Is it better than smoking? How is vaping affecting the respiratory health of our youth? Please join Dr. Todd Mahr, pediatric allergist and President of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology for answers to these questions and more. REGISTER HERE NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. VISIT OUR WEBSITE National Health Observances Calendar This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2019 calendar. VISIT OUR WEBSITE Acceptance of advertising on the ad banner 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 | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected]