Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates April 2, 2020 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message This week I submitted an op-ed article to The New York Times stating how important school nurses are -- especially during this time of COVID-19. School nurses, uniquely positioned directly in communities where children and families live, are healthcare providers who have the most frequent health care contact for many children and families. For some populations, school nurses may be the only healthcare professional a child sees. That's why it's important that we continue to celebrate some of the occasions we do every year, like School Nurse Day. Even though we are not with our school communities, they are with us in spirit, and we are supporting them in times of crisis. We have released our School Nurse Day materials, and hope that you will share them with your students and school communities. I hope you and your families and your communities continue to be well during this time. Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights School Nurse Day is May 6, 2020 Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses. National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. The theme this year – School Nurses: Supporting Students in Times of Crisis – reinforces the changing times of 2020. This year, more than ever, all members of our school communities, school nurses included, have been required to take on unprecedented roles and adapt quickly to changes in their jobs. It is reflective of the significant roles school nurses have in the health care of their school communities to help make a healthier place for children and families to learn and grow during this crisis. SCHOOL NURSE DAY RESOURCES Does Your School Track Chronically Absent Students? If your school does not track this, advocate for this information to be tracked and sent to you. See more information on how schools can calculate chronic absenteeism. JOSN April 2020 Podcast Now Available Julia Muennich Cowell, editor of The Journal of School Nursing, and author Alison F. Pittman discuss the article, "Effect of a School-Based Activity Tracker, Companion Social Website, and Text Messaging Intervention on Exercise, Fitness, and Physical Activity Self-Efficacy of Middle School Students" in the April 2020 JOSN podcast. READ THE ARTICLE Deadline for 2020 NASN Election is April 15 it's time to vote in the 2020 NASN Election! All votes will be cast online unless a paper ballot is requested. Voting will close promptly on April 15, 2020 at midnight. VOTE NOW COVID-19 Updates NASN Updates Resources for Helping Children NASN has added Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19 [English] to its COVID-19 page. This document is an update of the document Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - A Parent Resource, created by NASN and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). A spanish version will be added soon. Strategies to Closely Follow Discussions The NASN online community discussions are robust. Here are tips to stay current with them. Bookmark Latest Discussions. Find and select the FOLLOW icon; it looks like a star and appears at the top of each discussion. Bookmark the COVID-19 Resources web page for relevant discussions. NASN Resources Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19 Considerations for School Nurses Regarding Care of Students and Staff that Become Ill at School or Arrive Sick Teaching Children and Families Regarding COVID-19 Ideas for School Nurse Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic CDC Resources Overall updates Maintaining Optimal Care During the COVID-19 Crisis Thu, April 2, 2020 3 PM - 4 PM EDT Join Dr. Jackie Eghrari, Dr. Purvi Parikh and Tonya Winders for answers to questions you may have about COVID-19. REGISTER COVID-19 Podcast with NASN Executive Director and NSBA NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck had a conversation with the National School Boards Association about COVID-19. They discuss the coronavirus, preventive measures, and resources to help keep you informed and to plan for an outbreak in your community. Improving School Community and Student Health April is National Autism Awareness Month To better achieve the highest quality of life, the Autism Society launched the first annual National Autistic Children’s week in 1972. Learn more about autism and find out how you can get involved. AUTISM SOCIETY Sesame Street has Online Resources for Children Letter Dance Party, Elmo's Morning Routine, and many interesting resources are available at the new Sesame Street hub. Check out videos, playful learning activities, and ways to help families stay physically and mentally healthy. SEE RESOURCES Infection Control in the Classroom Spotting outbreaks, taking action and using disinfectants are important as our four speakers point out and share their expertise in norovirus outbreaks, H1N1, and routine disinfection. Common infections are transmitted by hand contact with contaminated surfaces in the classroom and then touching of the nose, mouth or eyes. The purpose of this session is to enable the learner to become empowered to undertake actions to stop the spread of infectious diseases and to understand the importance of fomites in their spread in the classroom, with interventions that reduce student exposure to pathogens. INFECTION CONTROL Opportunities & Networking Early Bird Deadline extended through June 1 Starting today, NASN has extended the early bird registration deadline for another 6 weeks. $480 NASN Member: Active, Association or At-Large $350 NASN Member: Student or Retired** $580 Non-Member See more information on registering. ** Student registration fees are extended to NASN members in good standing with student membership classification. Retired registration fees are extended to NASN members in good standing with retired membership classification. NASN2020 Registration Cancellation Policy Changed NASN knows this is an uncertain time and does not want to appear insensitive to the current pandemic. Because of this, NASN will forgo any fees attached to cancelling your conference registration, should it be necessary for you. All cancellations and requests for refunds MUST be submitted in writing. Send emails to [email protected] and letters to: NASN, Attention: Annual Conference Team, 1100 Wayne Avenue Suite 925, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. Mark Your Calendar Webinar Series: Data, School Nursing, and Student Achievement: An Educator’s Perspective NASN is launching a three-part webinar series on data, school nursing and student achievement. During this three-part series, school nurses will learn from an experienced school teacher and administrator, Tommy Reddicks MA, BA, Executive Director, Paramount School of Excellence. Topics and dates include: Wednesday, April 8 at 3 PM: The Power of Data and School Nurse Visits and Academic Success. Register now. Tuesday, April 14 at 1:30 PM: Speaking with Educators: Using data to address their priorities Wednesday, April 22 at 3 PM: How ESSA can help pay for health in schools Designed for all school nurses, school nurse administrators may find the sessions particularly useful. 5 Things to Know about Anaphylaxis Management in the School Setting Tuesday, April 7, 2020 4 PM - 5 PM EDT Join Sandy Moritz, a nationally certified school nurse consultant and Sally Schoessler, Director of Education for Allergy & Asthma Network for practical information and a conversation about managing allergies and anaphylaxis at school. Listen, learn and get a chance to ask YOUR questions! 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. 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