Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage April 4, 2024 ICYMI: NASN March Podcast The Red Square: A Healthcare Sterile Cockpit to Reduce Medication Errors Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message Let's prepare to celebrate the invaluable role of school nurses in the educational setting by marking our calendars for Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - National School Nurse Day! Here are some simple ways to spread the word: Display this poster at your school to celebrate you, the leader, optimizing student health, safety, and learning. Let's make some noise for #SND2024! By sharing these messages and images on social media, you can honor school nurses and join this nationwide celebration. Your voice matters! Support from a mayor or governor can raise community awareness. You can use the National Proclamation to request public recognition from local government officials. Keep sending in your photo submissions. We'll showcase as many as possible in the upcoming weeks and months on our social media and website. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights New Issue of The Journal of School Nursing is Now Available The April issue of The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) features a guest editorial and several research articles. Here are a few highlights: Development of a School Health Policy Implementation Survey: A Delphi Study Mental Health Screenings: Practices and Patterns of These and Other Health Screenings in U.S. School Districts Paid advertisement A Qualitative Exploration of School Nurse Continuing Education Needs Join NASN's Rodney La Point at Asthma and Your Environment Webinar Save the date for the Asthma and Your Environment: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar on April 17 at 1 PM ET. Guest speakers, including NASN's Rodney La Point, will discuss asthma management in schools, workplaces, homes, and urban environments. Health is affected by the places we live, work, learn, and play. Lung health is no exception! Register for the webinar. NASN 2024 Election Open: Vote Now Vote now to help choose tomorrow's NASN leaders. Cast your vote before midnight Eastern on April 15, 2024. You can vote online or request a paper ballot. Meet the candidates and access the online ballot. (NASN members with the Active membership type are eligible to vote.)   The following is a paid advertisement   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. The Relentless School Nurse: Iowa School Nurse of 2024, Wendy Donald, Has a Message of Belonging for All of Us! (Source: relentlessschoolnurse.com) District School Nurse Named Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year (Source: philasd.org) School Hikes Pay for Nurses, Staff (Source: observertoday.com) DPI's Louise Wilson Selected National Academy of School Nursing Fellow (Source: dpi.wi.gov) Opinion | Health and Academics Are Connected (Source: bridgemi.com) 17-Year-Old Long Island Boy Who Suffered Stroke Says High School Staff Helped Save His Life (Source: cbsnews.com) Cornyn, Sinema, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve Schools’ Access to Mental Health Grants (Source: cornyn.senate.gov) School Health Workers: MUSD in a Staffing Crisis (Source: hidesertstar.com) 123 Leading Organizations Urge President Biden: Act Now to Eliminate Menthol Cigarettes (Source: tobaccofreekids.org)   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. Can't make it in person this year? No problem! Virtual NASN2024 will be held online July 8 – 10, allowing you to attend from anywhere; you choose your location. This event offers a lineup of sessions covering your every need, from the well-being of school nurses and understanding the inequities of LGBTQIA+ adolescents to the prevention of childhood lead poisoning, student resilience in a changing climate, and more! View the detailed schedule with descriptions. For the virtual conference, you can view sessions when broadcast online or view the recordings at your convenience through October 11, 2024. Braindate is back, allowing you to participate in 1:1 or small group chats. These knowledge-sharing conversations are a great way to connect and learn from new people with similar interests.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Transition Planning for Students with Healthcare Needs The continuation of safe, quality, equitable care for all students with healthcare needs is essential for supporting positive health and academic outcomes so that all students have equal opportunities to attain their full potential. NASN believes that healthcare transition (HCT) planning and implementation for all students with healthcare needs should be a well-coordinated process that occurs whenever a student moves into, through, or out of a school setting. As a vital member of the interprofessional school-based team, school nurses are ideally situated to provide expertise, leadership, and care coordination for students during HCT. NASN is pleased to offer two no-cost NCPD programs and a toolkit to help you understand your role in HCT coordination for students with lupus and epilepsy. Transition for Students with Epilepsy: The Role of the School Nurse Panel Presentation Pediatric to Adult Care Transition for Students with Lupus – The School Nurse Role in Care Coordination and Transition Planning Supporting Students with Epilepsy: A Transition Toolkit for School Nurses   Improving School Community & Student Health Share Your Perspective on Mandatory Reporting AFT and the University of California, Irvine, are conducting an online survey to learn more about perceptions of reporting to Child Protective Services. They want to hear from school nurses; your opinion is valuable even if you haven't reported to CPS. Participants will be entered into a drawing to receive one of 65 Target, Staples, or Bookshop gift cards for $15. Get more information, participate in the study, and invite other school nurses to participate, too. National Child Abuse Prevention Month April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM). Prevention and management of child maltreatment are critical to the physical and emotional development of all youth. There are actions we can take at all levels to address the root causes of maltreatment and provide meaningful support. Visit the NCAPM campaign page for prevention resources and outreach tools in English and Spanish. Related Resources: NASN Position Statement: Prevention and Management of Child Maltreatment. Free access NASN School Nurse article: School Nurses on the Front Lines of Healthcare: Red Flags and Red Herrings: Improving the Recognition of Bruises and Burns Associated With Physical Abuse in School-Age Children NASN NCPD program: Daddy Hurt My Neck & Then I Talked Like a Duck; Recognizing Strangulation in Children (Free for NASN members!) Collaborative Research Study: Assessing Parental Knowledge of Children’s Video Game Play and Microtransactions Parents and caregivers are invited to participate in a collaborative research study to learn about children's and caregivers' video gaming behaviors and spending habits. The survey will also discuss family interactions and possible psychological and behavioral health concerns. You can learn more and share with families in your school communities. Violence Prevention: School-based Anti-bullying Interventions Systematic review evidence from the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) shows anti-bullying interventions in schools can reduce perpetration and victimization and improve mental health symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Learn more. Related Resources: NASN Position Statement: Prevention and Intervention of Bullying and Cyberbullying in Schools   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. Asthma and Your Environment: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar April 17 Guest speakers - including NASN - discuss how various settings impact asthma and its management. Learn more and register. 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. 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. 2024 Annual Iowa School Nurse Conference - Welcome to the School Nurse Neighborhood - 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. Montana Association of School Nurses Spring Conference 2024 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - April 20, 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. Louisiana School Nurses Organization 54th Annual Professional Growth Seminar - A Work of Heart - May 7-10, 2024. Learn more and Register. Michigan Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - Bridging the Gap: Nurses as Advocates and Leaders in Health Equity - May 16-17, 2024. Learn more and Register. South Carolina School Nurse Summer Conference 2024 - Knocking It Out of the Park - May 31-Jun 1, 2024. Learn more. Mississippi School Nurse Association 2024 Conference - Empowered, Motivated, Invested: Mississippi School Nurses Enhancing Safety, Health, and Learning - June 4-6, 2024. Learn more and Register. New Mexico School Nurses Association Annual Conference - Bringing Back the Magic -June 10-12, 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. 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]