Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage March 28, 2024 2024 Elections Vote now to help choose tomorrow's NASN leaders. NURSE Act Reintroduced Learn more. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message National Public Health Week is almost here! School nurses are critical to our nation's public health infrastructure. The American Public Health Association brings together communities nationwide during the first week of April to observe National Public Health Week (NPHW). Visit NPHW.org to learn more and find tools to plan and celebrate. Immunization is essential to public health. Adolescent Immunization Action Week (#AIAW24) is April 1-5. AIAW aims to motivate adolescents and young adults to stay current on their recommended vaccines. Please mark your calendars and join us in spreading the word to help more adolescents and young adults get caught up on recommended vaccines. You can learn more about #AIAW24 and find NASN's immunization resources for school nurses. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights NASN and NSSSC Join Forces for Student Safety We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with the National Student Safety and Security Conference (NSSSC), which highlights our shared commitment to advancing school nursing practice and improving student safety and well-being. In recognition of our shared mission, the NSSSC is pleased to offer all NASN school nurse members special registration fees for the National Student Safety & Security Conference and complimentary access to all four co-located events. Learn more. Paid advertisement Keeping Patient Safety at the Forefront of Medication Administration 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. Related Resources: School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Medication Administration in Schools School Nursing Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline: Medication Administration in Schools Implementation Toolkit How the U.S. Constitution Impacts School Nursing Practice The U.S. Constitution provides fundamental rights for all citizens and is one example of the legal parameters that apply to school nursing practice. The NASN School Nurse article The United States Constitution: Legal Literacy and School Nursing encourages school nurses to examine their practice through the lens of the legal protections afforded by the Constitution and to discuss considerations and recommendations for improving legal literacy and application to daily practice. NASN Members, Read This Article Now. Explore the Benefits of NASN Membership, Including Access to Our Journal Subscriptions.   Share Your Photos! School Nurse Photo Submission Please submit your photos for a chance to be featured on our social media, website, and NASN publications. No photos of students, please! Submit your photos.   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. Better Health Means Better Learning: School Nurse of the Year Awarded to Rori Pedri (Source: wyomingnews.com) Noblesville Schools’ Sandy Burnette Earns State Recognition for Nursing Excellence (Source: readthereporter.com) A Week Before Measles Outbreak, Fewer Than Half of Cps Students Without Stable Housing Were Fully Immunized (Source: chicagotribune.com) Hunter Nursing Researcher Advocates for Immigrant Children and Families (Source: hunter.cuny.edu) Ohio Association of School Nurses Announces Recipients of Annual School Nursing Awards (Source: education.ohio.gov) Two North Middlesex School Nurses Honored for Excellence by Statewide Organization (Source: jgpr.net) Muscatine School Nurse Named Iowa School Nurse of the Year (Source: kwqc.com)   The Early Registration Rate Ends May 1. Register Now and Save! 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. We can't wait for NASN2024! Will we see you at the In-Person event, Virtual, or both? Both events offer excellent opportunities to learn and network with your peers. In-Person NASN2024, June 28 – July 1, 2024, in Chicago, offers sessions exploring topics such as Comprehensive Health Education, Teamwork, School-Based Suicide Prevention Programs, Data-Driven Student Care, and more! See the In-Person schedule. Virtual NASN2024, online July 8 – 10, 2024, will cover all your needs, from Tick and Mosquito Bites and Childhood Lead Poisoning to Asthma Control and Diabetes Care. Learn more about the Virtual agenda.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Resources to Support Students With Chronic Conditions The school nurse is well-positioned to support the health and academic success of students with chronic health conditions. Visit NASN's page dedicated to Chronic Health Condition Management for resources to support school nurses in building school communities that support the health and learning of students with chronic health conditions. Are you looking for an online NCPD program to refresh your perspective on how the application of the nursing process guides the provision of School Nurse-Led Case Management (SNLCM) for vulnerable students? SNLCM—Application of the Nursing Process is a free educational offering that helps build the confidence and competence of the school nurse in promoting health equity for students with known and suspected health conditions using SNLCM and provides 1.0 NCPD contact hours.   Improving School Community & Student Health NTAC Live Virtual Training Events The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is pleased to offer live recurring virtual training events on targeted violence prevention. In the upcoming virtual training event, Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment, NTAC researchers highlight the key findings and implications from their research on school violence prevention. You can learn more and select an event date that works best for you. NEEF's Educational Resources for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) offers environmental education activities and resources focused on scientific and cultural aspects of the April 8th, 2024, total solar eclipse for students in Grades K-6. NEEF encourages formal and informal educators, caregivers, and families with younger children to use the resources to help provide context for this fantastic astronomical event through the lens of environmental education. Tips for School Nurses: Supporting ELLs and ELL Families Colorín Colorado, the premier national website serving educators and families of English language learners (ELLs) in Grades PreK-12, can help you learn how school nurses can support English language learners (ELLs) and partner with ELL families through outreach, collaboration, and culturally responsive practices. Learn more. Related Resources: NASN Podcast: Language Access for Families With Limited English Proficiency Why Does It Matter?   Mark Your Calendar   Deadline: NASN 2024 Election Voting April 15 Voting is now open to help choose tomorrow's NASN leaders. Learn more and access the online ballot. Deadline: NASN2024 Early Registration May 1 Register early and get the best rate! Learn more and register. School Nurse Day 2024 May 8 Raising awareness and encouraging recognition of the impact of school nurses nationwide. Learn more. In-Person NASN2024 June 28 – July 1 This event promises expert speakers, outstanding presentations, and fun. Learn more and register. 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 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. 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 and Register. Utah School Nurse Association Spring Conference - May 1-2, 2024. 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 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. 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