Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage April 18, 2024 Get Ready for School Nurse Day Visit schoolnurseday.org Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message Every Kid Healthy™ Week, launched by Action for Healthy Kids in 2013, is next week! The annual observance celebrates school wellness achievements, aims to help communities understand the connection between student health and learning, and supports schools in promoting healthy lifestyles for kids. The communities where children and families live, learn, work, and play profoundly influence various aspects of physical and emotional health and well-being. These healthy communities lay the groundwork and provide the resources necessary to create conditions and opportunities that foster healthy lifestyles. In this endeavor, school nurses play a pivotal role as they are indispensable partners in enhancing school and community health. Their effective collaboration across sectors helps address health and learning barriers, thereby improving health processes and outcomes. Let’s continue working together to ensure all children have a bright and healthy future! Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights What’s Driving the Mental Health Crisis? POLITICO recently shared results from their survey of health professionals on the youth mental health crisis. NASN was one of 50 national organizations that supported the survey in which 1,400 clinicians shared causes and solutions to the crisis. Related Resources: Elevating the Role of School Nurses in School-Based Mental and Behavioral Health (A Consensus Document) Paid advertisement Elevating the Role of School Nurses on School Behavioral Healthcare Teams (1.0 contact hour)   School Nurses Utilize Data to Drive Change and Guide Daily Practice The NASN School Nurse article Data Submission: HOW the Power of One Creates the Power of Many is the third and final article exploring the WHAT, WHY, and HOW of data collection and utilization. This article provides discussion and guidance in contributing your data to the collective voice and explores how to submit your school health data and the opportunities to submit it to district, state, or national levels, including NASN's data initiative, the National School Health Data Set: Every Student Counts! Related Resources: School Health Data Sharing Across Sectors The National School Health Data Set: Every Student Counts the School Nurse's Role in Data De-identification Data Privacy for School Nurses 2023: Navigating the Complex Minefield of Privacy Laws This article and the related NCPD programs are free to NASN members. Discover All the Benefits of NASN Membership. Attention all School Nurses from FL, GA, NC, and OH Please join our Advancing Health Equity for Students With Asthma Community of Practice meeting on Thursday, April 25, at 3:30 PM ET to hear from Georgia school nurse professionals Paulette Abbey, RN, and Claudette Myers, RN. During this interactive web meeting, they'll share unique aspects of their asthma care program, working as a team to support students with asthma, and experiences with ASIST study-related implementation. Learn more.   School Nurse Day 2024 Here are some easy ways for you to spread the word about National School Nurse Day on May 8, 2024: Display this poster at your school to celebrate the leaders who advocate for quality student-centered care. Share messages and images on your social media, including the hashtag #SND2024! Use the National Proclamation to request public recognition from government officials. 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. School Nurse in Boca Raton Saves Student (Source: wpbf.com) District School Nurses Increase Access to Naloxone (Source: valleyreporter.com) Head Lice Roam Among Sisters Students (Source: nuggetnews.com) Breckenridge School Board Votes to Seek New Health Insurance; Honors Students, Staff, Teachers of the Month (Source: breckenridgetexan.com)   NASN2024 Key Details Registration Rates Register by May 1, 2024, to get the early rate. Join NASN first and save! Justification Toolkit Make your travel plans. Learning: NCPD info View the agenda: In-Person or Virtual. See the FAQs. Have a group of 10 or more? A 10% discount may apply. FMI: Contact Christopher Cephas at [email protected] Join us for NASN2024 Stronger Together! Our flexible hosting options include an In-Person event in Chicago and an online Virtual conference. The best rate is available now—REGISTER by May 1 to secure your spot. In-Person NASN2024: June 28 – July 1, 2024, in the Windy City. Earn up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours. See detailed session descriptions. Virtual NASN2024: July 8 – 10, 2024, online. The virtual conference offers up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours. Learn more about the agenda. NASN2024 Bundle: Take your learning to the next level by attending both In-Person and Virtual, with up to 37.0 NCPD contact hours offered.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Care Coordination for Students with Chronic Health Conditions School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential. NASN's Toolkit for Improving Care Coordination for Students with Chronic Health Conditions, organized into five distinct sections, supports the school nurse role in leading care coordination. Fact Sheets for School Administrators, Families, and School Personnel User Friendly-Version Fact Sheets Communication Between School and Home School Procedure Resources Additional Resources All presentations at NASN2024, both In-Person and Virtual, discuss the topic's connection to NASN's Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™. Many relate directly to the key principle of care coordination. Learn more and join us!   Improving School Community & Student Health National Pulse Survey on Excessive Documentation Burden for Health Professionals The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 25x5 Task Force is conducting an online survey to capture perceptions of excessive documentation burden from health professionals providing patient care and documenting in the EHR. This survey is a unique opportunity for school nurses to share their experiences and have their voices heard. Learn more and complete this brief two-minute survey by April 26, 2024. The AMIA 25x5 Task Force will use data collected to reduce documentation burden and spread impactful solutions that decrease non-value-added documentation. The task force plans to conduct the survey at least twice yearly to capture changes over time. Preventing and Addressing Gun Violence in Schools The National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE), in partnership with the REMS TA Center and on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, invites you to join the Preventing and Addressing Gun Violence in School Miniseries, providing evidence-based practices to prevent and address gun violence in school communities. Learn more and register about the remaining webinars in this series. Huddle for Diabetes—An NFLA Health & Beyond Type 1 Community Wellness Event BEYOND TYPE 1 is teaming up with NFL Alumni Health to host a special event on April 24 in Detroit on diabetes awareness and screening. This community event, with special NFL and celebrity guests, will educate attendees about the risks of type 1 diabetes (T1D), the importance of screening, and how to be proactive. Register to Attend. Related Resources: School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Type 1 Diabetes School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Type 1 Diabetes Toolkit   Mark Your Calendar   Web Meeting: Advancing Health Equity for Students With Asthma April 25 SNs from FL, GA, NC, and OH are invited to join the next Community of Practice discussion. 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 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. 2024 Annual Iowa School Nurse Conference - Welcome to the School Nurse Neighborhood - April 18-19, 2024. Learn more. Alaska School Nurses Association Spring Conference 2024 - Branching Out From Our Roots - April 19-20, 2024. Learn more. 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. 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. 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. 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