Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage February 22, 2024 Registration Open! Enroll in a NASN Special Interest Group (SIG) Learn more. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues.   President's Message Get ready for NASN2024! Registration is now open, and we invite you to join us, choosing from one of our three options to attend: Face-to-face in Chicago for In-Person NASN2024, June 28 – July 1, 2024. Virtual NASN2024 online from July 8 – 10, 2024. Or, double your skills, networking, and experience and save by bundling both conferences together when you register! We have created a Justification Toolkit that outlines all of the benefits of attending face-to-face in Chicago, Illinois, on our virtual platform, or both. This toolkit includes a customizable letter template you can share with your administrators or employers to justify your attendance. You can easily modify the editable template letter to meet your specific needs. Check out the schedules for your In-Person or Virtual NASN2024 options. I look forward to seeing you both in person and virtually for an incredible opportunity to learn and connect at NASN2024 Stronger Together! Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights Study Guides Care for Students With Mild Asthma Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)'s recent study Comparing Two Ways to Manage Asthma in African American Children - The ASIST Study adds to evidence that symptom-based adjustment of medication works as well as provider-based adjustment for treating children with mild persistent asthma. NASN now offers School Nurse Implementation Guidance with strategies, recommendations, and resources for understanding and implementing the study outcomes to support students with mild asthma. Paid advertisement Are you a school nurse practicing in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, or Ohio? Would you like to learn more about the results of The ASIST Study, the new Guidance, and how it could help you care for students with asthma? Please join our web meeting led by asthma expert and former NC State School Nurse Consultant Ann Nichols on March 7 at 3:30 PM ET. Learn more. Coordinated Support System for Students with Epilepsy NASN's newly developed E-manual Coordinated Support System for Students with Epilepsy aims to build school nurse capacity and confidence to assess and address the physical and social needs of students with epilepsy – and build a network of community-based supports, resources, and self-management programs to connect students and families with. The E-manual allows school nurses to quickly locate and implement resources to develop a comprehensive school epilepsy program. Related Resources: Explore NASN’s Epilepsy Practice Page and discover numerous educational offerings, toolkits, and more to help you care for students with epilepsy. COVID-19 Lessons Learned: Organizational Support for School Nurses School nurses encountered many workplace struggles while providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) article, School Nurses’ Experiences of Organizational Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic, explores the experiences of school nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic as they relate to sufficient time to complete COVID-related activities, sufficient COVID-19 resources, compensation, and perceived organizational (school leadership) support. NASN membership includes subscriptions to JOSN and NASN School Nurse. Not yet a NASN member? EXPLORE THE MANY WAYS NASN KEEPS MEMBERS UP-TO-DATE.   The following are paid advertisements  AMAZE Helps Take the Awkward Out of Growing Up! AMAZE is a tool that works to improve the ability of clinicians to provide high-quality healthcare services to young people and to teach them and their caregivers about sexual and reproductive health. Learn more   THEY’RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH YOU. COUNT ON US FOR THE REST. Local Service You Can Trust Hearing & Vision Screening Equipment Consultation, Calibration & Repair 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. A ‘Mini Nurse Academy’ for Elementary School Students Is Trying to Diversify Nursing (Source: inquirer.com) Plainfield D-202 Adopts Asthma Medication Program for Quicker Emergency Response (Source: shawlocal.com) District Nursing Supervisor Honored as Florida Association of School Nurses Administrator of the Year (Source: capecoralbreeze.com) Wyoming Senate Committee Passes Bill Requiring Parents To Opt-In For Kids' School Health Services (Source: cowboystatedaily.com) Tulsa Schools Ramp up Flu Prevention (Source: kjrh.com) Classroom Champions: N. Charleston Parent, School Nurse Start Clothing Drive (Source: live5news.com) North Lamar Nurses Say Thank You!! (Source: myparistexas.com)   NASN2023 Registration, Room Block, and Website are Open! NASN's 56th Annual School Nurse Conference offers two separate learning events with different schedules to meet the needs of all school nurses and other school health team members. You can choose from one of these three fantastic options: In-Person NASN2024: Join us in Chicago for an immersive conference highlighting the power of collaboration with school nurses from all over the world June 28 – July 1, 2024! Virtual NASN2023: Flexibility is key, and the virtual option allows you to learn from anywhere, anytime. Live sessions and knowledge-sharing conversations take place July 8 – 10, 2024. NASN2024 Bundle: Double your skills, networking, and experience with the bundle option offering access to both in-person and virtual NASN2024. Let's Unite to Learn and Embrace Our Collective Power!   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Case Management for Students With Chronic Health Conditions Chronic health conditions in childhood are associated with chronic absenteeism, which increases the risk of poor school performance and long-term health outcomes. School nurse-led case management (SNLCM) assists students with health-related needs to manage their needs successfully, reduces barriers to academic performance, and increases student engagement. NASN's manual, A Model for School Nurse-Led Case Management, describes SNLCM and its benefits for students. It helps guide school nurses and school nurse leaders by providing implementation and evaluation strategies and tools. Related Resources: Check out NASN's no-cost NCPD programs Incorporating MTSS into School Health Services to Promote Health Equity Using the WSCC Model to Implement Wellness Policies and Sustain Chronic Health Condition Management in Schools   Improving School Community & Student Health New Resources Addressing Civil Rights of Students With Disabilities The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released four new resources with information for students, parents and families, and schools, addressing the civil rights of students with disabilities and providing a data snapshot about education access for students with disabilities. Learn more. Be Smart. Don’t Start. Campaign to Prevent Youth Vaping The Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council has launched a campaign featuring Native American youths to prevent vaping among teenagers called "Be Smart. Don't Start." You can view the highlight on the Montana Association of School Nurses' Facebook page, scan the QR codes to watch, and share the videos to spread awareness about the dangers of vaping. Funding Opportunity to Address Indoor Air Pollution at Schools Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is a critical component of a healthy indoor environment and can help schools achieve their primary goal of educating children. Grantees will assist K-12 schools in low-income, disadvantaged, and Tribal communities in the development and adoption of comprehensive IAQ management plans to address air pollution and energy efficiency consistent with EPA’s recommended best practices. Learn more and submit applications by March 19, 2024. February 29th is Rare Disease Day School nurses can share information and resources to support students and families with rare diseases. Rare Disease Day is a worldwide movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease.   Mark Your Calendar   Web Meeting: The ASIST Study School Nurse Implementation Guidance March 7 School Nurses from FL, GA, NC, and OH are invited to learn about study results and new NASN Guidance to support students with mild asthma. Learn more. NASN 2024 Election Voting Election Dates: March 15 - April 15 NASN members will select a vice president and a nominating committee member. Meet the candidates. Deadline: NASN2024 Early Registration May 1 Register early and get the best rate! Early: Prior to May 1, 2024 Regular: After May 1, 2024 Learn more and register. NASN Annual Conference: IN-PERSON NASN2024 June 28 – July 1 Attendees will experience outstanding presentations, expert speakers, and a sprinkle of fun throughout the event. Learn more and register. NASN Annual Conference: VIRTUAL NASN2024 July 8 – 10 (online) Flexibility is key; this virtual event allows you to learn from anywhere, anytime. Learn more and register. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences Maryland Association of School Health Nurses Conference 2023 - Changing Tides: Current Trends, Research and Management in School Nursing - March 9, 2024. Learn more. New Jersey State School Nurses Association Spring 2024 Conference - SCHOOL NURSES Make the Impossible, POSSIBLE - March 15-16, 2024. Learn more and Register. School Nurse Organization of Washington - Spring Virtual Conference - Moving Forward with a Renewed Mindset - March 14-16, 2024. Learn more and Register. Vermont State School Nurses Association Spring Conference - March 16, 2024. Learn more and Register. Delaware School Nurse Association Spring Conference 2024 - March 22-23, 2024. Learn more. Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners 2024 Annual Conference - Opening Doors to School Health - March 22-24, 2024. Learn more and Register. New York State Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - Emergency Care in Schools - April 5-6, 2024. Learn more and Register. Missouri Association of School Nurses Spring Conference - Giving Students the Best of Us - Apr 13-14, 2024. Learn more and Register. Oregon School Nurses Association Spring Conference - Core of School Nursing: Intersection of Clinical and Professional Competencies, Serving Our Students - April 18-19, 2024. Learn more and Register. Ohio Association of School Nurses 2024 Annual Conference - Our Future is Bright - Apr 19-21, 2024. Learn more and Register. Wisconsin Association of School Nurses Spring Conference - Level Up School Nursing Practice in Wisconsin - Apr 29-May 1, 2024. Learn more. 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 2024 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]