Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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"Meals for Kids" interactive map is available by USDA |
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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. |
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Managing Chronic Health Conditions |
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Extending Social and Emotional Learning at Home |
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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.
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Opportunities & Networking |
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Show How School Nursing is Public Health |
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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. |
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National Public Health Week |
School nurses are a nursing specialty within public health nursing. Check out the free materials. |
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month |
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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. |
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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.
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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