Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage May 2, 2024 Celebrate #SND2024 Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a pivotal time to address the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. NAMI has crafted a Mental Health Awareness Month toolkit with resources you can share to support individuals and families on their journey toward mental wellness. Let's not forget that School Nurse Day is coming next Wednesday, May 8! School nurses are on the frontlines of student mental health. #SND2024 is a prime opportunity to shine a spotlight on your crucial role. Don't miss the chance to explore NASN's School Nursing Practice Framework™, which now places a greater emphasis on your role in mental health. NASN2024 will feature a range of sessions focusing on the mental health and well-being of students and school nurses. The deadline for the early registration rate is now May 10! So check out the session details and speakers for both the In-Person and Virtual events and REGISTER. I can't wait to see you there! Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights Introducing the School Nursing Practice Framework™ School nursing is a unique nursing specialty that benefits from a practice framework that aids school nurses in explaining and accomplishing their roles. The free-access NASN School Nurse article A Contemporary Framework Update for Today’s School Nursing Landscape: Introducing the School Nursing Practice Framework™ details the history of the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ (often referred to as the Framework) development, the rationale for updating the Framework, and the outcomes of a robust process for updating the Framework. Paid advertisement Related Resources: Visit our School Nursing Practice Framework™ page to find several tools to support you in understanding and incorporating the Framework into your practice. Meet the Editor: Before You Head to the Beach, Submit a Manuscript this Summer! Join us for the next Meet the Editor web meeting this Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET. The Journal of School Nursing Editor, Dr. Martha Dewey Bergren, will provide tips for authors and field comments and questions during this interactive meeting. You will select topics and projects that are publishable, create a timeline, and break down the submission process—all with the goal of submitting a manuscript this summer. Register now.     School Nurse Day 2024 Here are some easy ways to create a buzz about National School Nurse Day next week, 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 are paid advertisements   Support students’ physical, mental, and behavioral health Empower school nurses, mental health providers, and administrators with a comprehensive school health management solution. Explore Frontline’s award-winning K-12 electronic health records system. Learn more   Interactive Evidence-Based Education from Child Maltreatment Experts Featuring Collaborative Role of the Nurse Interactive case studies Identification & management of all aspects of physical abuse (bruising, skeletal, head trauma, sentinel injuries, and more) 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. Teaching Kids How to Recognize and Control the Triggers of Asthma (Source: spectrumlocalnews.com) Emerson Hough Principal and Berg Middle School Nurse Receive Awards From NCEF (Source: newtondailynews.com) Antioch High Schooler Overdoses on Fentanyl (Source: ktvu.com) Excellence in Nursing Awards 2024 (Source: stlmag.com) St. Johns County Parents Speak Against School Nurse Reduction at Board Meeting (Source: msn.com) Life-Saving Incidents Prove Effectiveness of Schools’ Heart Safe Program (Source: catholictimescolumbus.org)   We've Extended the Early Registration Rate Until Friday, May 10. Take Advantage of This Opportunity and Register Today! NASN2024 Key Details Registration Rates Register by May 10, 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 Conference Blogs. Have a group of 10 or more? A 10% discount may apply. Contact Christopher Cephas at [email protected] Are you unable to travel? Virtual NASN2024, held online from July 8 to 10, 2024, offers up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours and allows you to learn from anywhere! You can watch the sessions in real-time or as recordings until October 11, 2024. Past virtual conference attendees have loved the ease of attending online and said the virtual conference event was well-organized and informative, and the presenters were outstanding. Learn more about the Virtual agenda.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, Resources for School Nurses May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. The NASN website offers resources broken down into specific health and practice topics, including asthma, allergies, and anaphylaxis. Discover important information, links, and tools like the PCORI Symptom-based Adjustment of Inhaled Steroid Therapy Study (The ASIST Study) for Mild Asthma: School Nurse Implementation Guidance that can be used to promote equitable student-centered care, the School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG): Students with Allergies and Risk for Anaphylaxis, and more. As part of Asthma Awareness Month, the American Lung Association is working to raise awareness about the impact of heat on individuals with asthma and offering a range of learning opportunities. With 4.7 million children affected by asthma, school nurses play a critical role in ensuring that school environments support the well-being of students with asthma. You can learn more and get involved.   Improving School Community & Student Health Childhood Absence Epilepsy: Underrecognized, Easily Diagnosed Join the Clinical Neurological Society of America for a free webinar titled Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE): An Underrecognized Condition, Yet Easily Diagnosed & Treated on May 13 at noon ET. The program will focus on the findings from the Clinical Proceedings white paper about CAE, to be released on May 6, and discuss opportunities to improve diagnosis and care. Register today. Related Resources: Visit NASN's Epilepsy page, dedicated to helping you support the needs of students with epilepsy. Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention The Suicide Prevention Resource Center offers resources to enhance suicide prevention efforts like these suicide prevention resources for teens, including call, text, chat, and email options for finding help or their Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth, a series of guides that can help professionals, families, and communities support the mental well-being of LGBTQIA2S+ youth. Related Resources: School nurses are often the first to identify students with mental/behavioral health challenges. Visit NASN's updated mental health page to find NCPD programs, a consensus document, and more. Medicaid School-Based Services Technical Assistance Center FAQs CMS released the first set of Medicaid School-Based Services (SBS) Technical Assistance Center (TAC) FAQs, comprised of the most commonly asked questions the TAC receives from state Medicaid agencies, local education agencies (LEAs), and school-based entities as they work to provide greater assistance to children enrolled in Medicaid. Find additional information on Medicaid SBS. ‌ Related Resources: NASN position statement: Equitable Reimbursement for School Nursing Services NASN School Nurse article: Introduction to School Medicaid for School Nurses Air Quality Awareness Week May 6-10 Every May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosts Air Quality Awareness Week, highlighting resources that increase air quality awareness and encouraging people to take action and incorporate air quality knowledge into their daily lives. Get their 2024 Air Quality Awareness Week Toolkit.   Mark Your Calendar   School Nurse Day 2024 May 8 Raising awareness and encouraging recognition of the impact of school nurses nationwide. Learn more. Meet the Editor Web Meeting May 8 Before You Head to the Beach, Submit a Manuscript this Summer! Learn more and register. Deadline: NASN2024 Early Registration May 10 Register early and get the best rate! Learn more and register. 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 Louisiana School Nurses Organization 54th Annual Professional Growth Seminar - A Work of Heart - May 7-10, 2024. Learn more. Michigan Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - Bridging the Gap: Nurses as Advocates and Leaders in Health Equity - May 16-17, 2024. Learn more. 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. 40th Annual Nebraska School Health Conference - June 10-11, 2024. Learn more. New Mexico School Nurses Association Annual Conference - Bringing Back the Magic - June 10-12, 2024. Learn more. School Nurse Organization of Idaho 2024 Annual Conference - Building Our School Nurse Community - June 12-13, 2024. Learn more. 32nd Annual Georgia Association of School Nurses Conference - Wellness Champions: Empowering School Nurses Through the Sands of Time - June 12-13, 2024. Learn more. South Dakota School Nurses Association Annual Conference - Stronger Together - July 17-18, 2024. Learn more. 35th Annual Statewide Summer Conference for Kansas School Nurses - Elevating Care in Kansas Schools - July 23-25, 2024. Learn more. 54th Annual Oklahoma School Nurse Summit - July 24-25, 2024. Learn more. 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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