Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates April 9, 2020 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message Families across the country are adapting to the evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most schools, places of public gathering, and nonessential businesses are closed, and parents and other caregivers are faced with helping their families adjust to the new normal. This includes trying to keep children occupied, feeling safe, and attempting to keep up with schoolwork as best as possible. None of this easy, but it helps to stay focused on what is possible in order to reinforce a sense of control and to reassure children that they are okay, and that the situation will get better. Review guidance for how to send materials home. This year's theme for School Nurse Day, which is May 6, 2020, is Supporting Students in Times of Crisis. All members of our school communities -- school nurses included -- have quickly had to adapt to this changing world and support our students in this time of crisis. Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights School Nurse Day Theme: Supporting Students in Times of Crisis This year's theme – 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 Data Informs School Nursing Practice Data can be used to create and maintain a culture of evidence-based and data-informed practice. Evidence-based practice is the foundation of 21st century school nursing practice and is an integral part of the Scope and Standards of School Nursing Practice. Evidence-based, data-informed practice is utilized in all five of the principles that make up the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing PracticeTM. FRAMEWORK Cast Your Ballot for the 2020 NASN Election Before It Is Too Late! There is one week left to cast your ballot before the deadline on April 15, 2020. Don't miss your chance to vote in this year's election. VOTE NOW COVID-19 Updates "Meals for Kids" interactive map is available by USDA The launch of an online tool – the "Meals for Kids" Site Finder – helps families find meals for children during COVID-19. The site currently has more than 20,000 meal sites from 23 states and continuously add new data for each week. 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 Guidance to Safely Send and Receive Resources Between School and Home During COVID-19 School nurses are essential healthcare providers in the community working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in schools. Students with chronic diseases may need the medications and procedure supplies that were used at school sent home. Read more. 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. Managing Chronic Health Conditions Extending Social and Emotional Learning at Home Research shows social and emotional learning (SEL) is an important part of child development. SEL can help children and adolescents learn skills they need to recognize and manage emotions and build and maintain positive relationships. Here is a resource to extend SEL during this time of social isolation: Schools, Families, and Social and Emotional Learning: Ideas and Tools for Working with Parents and Families. Opportunities & Networking Show How School Nursing is Public Health The de Beaumont Foundation and 14 public health partners launched "Why Public Health Matters," a campaign to tell the story of the COVID-19 response through videos from the field. We invite school nurses to share their 60 second videos to show what they are doing as part of public health. SHARE YOUR STORIES National Public Health Week School nurses are a nursing specialty within public health nursing. Check out the free materials. National Child Abuse Prevention Month April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month! School nurses have a role to play in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in our communities. Learn more about what you can do. 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. Tuesday, April 14 at 1:30 PM: Speaking with Educators: Using data to address their priorities. Register now. 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. Data + Relationships Can Strengthen Your School’s Response to COVID19 Apr 9, 2020 02:00 PM in Eastern This webinar will examine how you can team up with your staff to promote positive conditions of learning. Ensuring students and families are physically and emotionally healthy, feeling a sense of connection and belonging, and are academically engaged – even in a remote or virtual learning environment. REGISTER Reducing the Adverse Impact of the Coronavirus on Students and Families Apr 14, 2020 02:00 PM in Eastern Join us for this webinar and learn about emerging practice and policy for addressing the adverse impact of school closures on students and families. Speakers will share strategies that emphasize family and student connection, promote physical and behavioral health and leverage the power of community schools. 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 2020 calendar. OBSERVANCES CALENDAR Acceptance of advertising on the ad banner 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 | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected]