Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage March 14, 2024 New JOSN Podcast School Nurses and Their Experiences Related to HPV Vaccination 2024 NASN Elections Voting begins tomorrow! Learn more. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message Eight remarkable professionals have been inducted into the National Academy of School Nursing. Let's celebrate the outstanding achievements and impact of these Fellows of NASN: Jane Carol Boyd, Delaware Sharon Guthrie, Iowa Kathleen A. Hassey, Massachusetts Lisa Kern, Florida Lynnette Ondeck, Washington Cynthia E. Samuel, New Jersey Louise F. Wilson, Wisconsin Catherine Yonkaitis, Illinois The Honorary Fellow award is a mark of distinction for non-nurses who support the NASN Vision. We recognize and honor valued partners: Gloria Durgin, Maine Susan Rogers, Illinois Rob Rogers, Illinois Pat Roberts, Maine Join us for the induction ceremony at the NASN2024 Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights NASN School Nurse: New Issue and Podcast Available The March 2024 issue of NASN School Nurse features several research articles, a letter from NASN President Kate King, and an editorial. Here are a few highlights: A School Nurse's Experience With Supraventricular Tachycardia Data Submission: HOW the Power of One Creates the Power of Many Legal Issues 101: Documentation and School Records Paid advertisement In this month's NASN podcast, NASN School Nurse Editor Catherine F. Yonkaitis interviews authors Christy Giddens and Julie Blankenship about their article, "The Red Square: A Healthcare Sterile Cockpit to Reduce Medication Errors." Listen here. Promoting Adolescent and Young Adult Health and Well-Being Adolescence and young adulthood are periods of intense developmental change that present unique health and social needs while also periods of remarkable resilience, growth, and opportunity. NASN, as a proud partner organization of the National Coordinating Committee of the National Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Health and Well-Being, is pleased to share that the Center’s website is now live to support adolescents, their families, and professionals like you who care for them. Calling School Nurses from FL, GA, NC, and OH Please join our Advancing Health Equity for Students With Asthma Community of Practice meeting led by Ohio school nurse Jeanie M. Bochenek on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm ET. This interactive web meeting is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow school nurses and experts to share and discuss asthma management to promote equitable student-centered care. Learn more.   We Want to See YOU! School Nurse Photo Submission Share your selfies or photos, and get featured on our social media, website, and NASN publications! Showcase your school pride, nursing team, and what school nurses do. No photos of students, please!     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. Kelly McGovern Landwehr: Act Quickly on Vermont’s Vaping Epidemic (Source: vtdigger.org) McHenry High School Nurse Wins Award for School Health Dedication (Source: shawlocal.com) Holland Public’s Lisa Gort Named School Nurse of the Year (Source: aol.com) South Heartland Public Health District Honors School Nurses and Community Members (Source: ksnblocal4.com) Why NC Schools Say Free Feminine Hygiene Products Are So Important to Give to Students (Source: aol.com) New District School Nurse (Source: sunews.net) Former School Nurse Named West Haven's Irishwoman Of The Year (Source: patch.com) Local Public Health Officials Concerned With Increase in Vaccination Exemptions (Source: telegraphherald.com)   It's not too late! Become a NASN member by March 31, and we will automatically enter you into a drawing for a conference scholarship. And we're now offering two scholarships—one for In-Person and one for Virtual NASN2024. NASN2024 Key Details Registration Rates Register by May 1, 2024, to get the early rate. Join NASN first and save! Make your travel plans. Learning: NCPD info View the agenda: In-Person or Virtual. See the FAQs. School nurses are Stronger Together! Join us for NASN2024 –face-to-face in Chicago, on our virtual platform, or both! Your SCHOOL or EMPLOYER will benefit from NASN2024 when YOU: Share evidence-based programs and research on best practices with your administrator; Elevate your school nursing practice by applying your new skills; Obtain the latest industry information on products, services, and technology from conference exhibitors and Make professional connections that provide new perspectives and ideas to help you in your role. Read more about reasons to attend in the Justification Toolkit, and use the included template letter to share with administrators or employers.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Creating Safe and Supportive Schools for Students With Allergies About 16-18% of students will experience their first food allergic reaction at school, and up to 25% of epinephrine administered in schools is for students and staff with an unknown allergy. A safe and supportive school environment for students with allergies is critical for their safety and learning. NASN's School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Allergies and Risk for Anaphylaxis provides best practice recommendations and strategies to assist school nurses in their role in implementing high-quality care and improving the health and safety of the school-aged child at risk for an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis. NASN also offers the Allergy and Anaphylaxis Toolkit to help school nurses implement those recommendations. Related Resources: Complete NASN's free educational activity, Allergy & Anaphylaxis: Clinical Practice Guidelines and Toolkit for School Nurses, to earn 1.0 NCPD contact hour.   Improving School Community & Student Health Reduce the Potential for Opioid Overdose Deaths in Schools Drug overdose and poisoning deaths are at epidemic levels in the U.S., and our nation's schools are not immune from their devastating impact. The SAGE Perspectives blog, Action Plan to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths on K-12 Campuses, shares data and what actions a single, caring, and informed individual can take if they encounter a person suspected of having an opioid overdose or poisoning event, especially in our schools. Read the blog. Related Resources: NASN's no-cost Naloxone Education for School Nurses Toolkit offers resources to assist you in evaluating and responding to the drug overdose crisis. Preschool/Early Childhood Solar Eclipse Eye Health Education With the 2024 solar eclipse less than a month away, now is the time to educate your students and promote eye safety. Prevent Blindness has partnered with the East Coast Migrant Head Start Project to offer eye safety education to help young children and their families in migrant communities learn about solar eclipses and how to view them safely. School nurses can request the Preschool and Early Childhood Solar Eclipse Lesson and Book available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Discover more resources and education on the eclipse from Prevent Blindness here. National Center for School Safety's School Threat Assessment Toolkit The School Threat Assessment Toolkit is designed to assist schools in implementing behavioral threat assessment and management as a key component of their violence prevention strategy. The toolkit provides guidance on training, implementation, and assessment of school threat assessment teams. Learn more. Related Resources: View NASN's Violence in Schools page. Sleep Awareness Week 2024 Every year, the National Sleep Foundation reemphasizes the important connection between sleep and health and well-being. Teens’ sleep health and mental health are strongly connected. What to know about Teens and Sleep.   Mark Your Calendar   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. Web Meeting: Evidence-Based Option to Asthma Management  March 21 School Nurses from FL, GA, NC, and OH are invited to join the next Community of Practice discussion. Learn more. 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. School Nurse Day 2024 May 8 Raising awareness and encouraging recognition of the hard work, accomplishments, and impact of school nurses nationwide. Learn more. NASN Annual Conference: IN-PERSON NASN2024 June 28 – July 1 This event, in the Windy City, promises expert speakers, outstanding presentations, and fun. 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 New Jersey State School Nurses Association Spring 2024 Conference - SCHOOL NURSES Make the Impossible, POSSIBLE - March 15-16, 2024. Learn more. Vermont State School Nurses Association Spring Conference - March 16, 2024. Learn more. Delaware School Nurse Association Spring Conference 2024 - Not Just Boo Boo's and Band-aids; The Broader Role of School Nursing - March 22-23, 2024. Learn more and Register. 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 - April 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. Alaska School Nurses Association Spring Conference 2024 - Branching Out From Our Roots - April 19-20, 2024. Learn more and Register. Ohio Association of School Nurses 2024 Annual Conference - Our Future is Bright - April 19-21, 2024. Learn more and Register. Wisconsin Association of School Nurses Spring Conference - Level Up School Nursing Practice in Wisconsin - April 29-May 1, 2024. Learn more. Utah School Nurse Association Spring Conference - May 1-2, 2024. Learn more and Register. 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