Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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Deadline for 2020 NASN Election is April 15 |
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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. |
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NASN Updates Resources for Helping Children |
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Strategies to Closely Follow Discussions |
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Improving School Community and Student Health |
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April is National Autism Awareness Month |
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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. |
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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. |
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Infection Control in the Classroom |
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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. |
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Opportunities & Networking |
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Early Bird Deadline extended through June 1 |
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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
** 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.
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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. |
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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.
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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!
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NASN Calendar of Events
This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar.
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National Health Observances Calendar
This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2020 calendar.
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