Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage June 6, 2024 ICYMI: NASN March Podcast  Introducing the School Nursing Practice Framework™ Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, recognizing the impact of LGBTQIA+ individuals and aiming to advance civil rights, justice, and equitable opportunity for all, including LGBTQIA+ youth. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights works to ensure ALL students have access to an education free from discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity and offers Resources for LGBTQIA+ Students Students. NASN believes that to provide culturally competent care, school staff and communities should institute affirming policies that support LGBTQIA+ youth. School nurses are uniquely positioned to help LGBTQIA+ youth by creating LGBTQIA+-affirming spaces, guiding youth toward resources, advocating for school-wide protections, and assuring youth that their identities and feelings are normal and appropriate. Research has shown that school environments contribute to the success of adolescents in general and LGBTQAI+ adolescents in particular. The Virtual NASN2024 session Understanding the Inequities of LGBTQIA+ Adolescents in the School Setting to Improve Health Outcomes will equip school nurses with the tools to foster a more culturally inclusive environment and improve health outcomes for this population in the school setting. 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 June issue of The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) features multiple editorials and research articles. Here are a few highlights: An Untenable Burden: Exploring Experiences of Secondary School Nurses Who Encounter Young People with Mental Health Problems Supporting LGBTQ+ Students: A Focus Group Study with Junior High School Nurses Paid advertisement Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit of an Elementary School-Based Telehealth Program Caring for Students With Epilepsy: Mental Health Challenges NASN is excited to announce the launch of the new no-cost NCPD program, Mental Health Challenges for Students with Epilepsy: Practice Considerations for School Nurses. This program provides information on the impact, risk factors, health disparities, and incidence of mental health challenges specific to students with seizures/epilepsy and the role of the school nurse in caring for these students. You Can Make an Impact: NASN's Virtual Hill Days June 11-13 Join in on NASN's Virtual Hill Days on June 11, 12, and 13 to create momentum and support for the NURSE Act, reintroduced on March 14, 2024, by U.S. Senator Jon Tester (MT-D) and already introduced by Representative Dina Titus (NV-D). This legislation aims to help rural and underserved schools hire more school nurses and increase student access to care. You can show your support by tweeting, emailing, or calling your Member of Congress and Senators using the provided sample messages or your own. NASN Staff Update: Meet Jacquelyn Raco NASN is pleased to introduce Jacquelyn Buige Raco, MSN, M.Ed., CSSHS, CSN, as one of our new Nursing Education and Practice Specialists. Raco, a passionate and dedicated nurse, has been practicing for 31 years and serving as a certified school nurse for 18 years. Her diverse experience includes roles as a pediatric bone marrow transplant nurse, district nurse supervisor, university lecturer, and university school health education program director. She is also an accomplished author and conference speaker. Raco's commitment to nursing is further demonstrated by her active involvement as a Pennsylvania School Nurses and Practitioners (PASNAP) board member and her role as the Special Interest Group Nurse Educator lead. Raco's peers and professional organizations have recognized her dedication to her profession. She was named PASNAP's 2010 Southeast Region School Nurse of the Year, PASNAP's 2021 Southeast Region School Nurse Administrator of the Year, and PASNAP's 2022 School Nurse Administrator of the Year and was the Keynoter at the PASNAP Conference in 2022. Welcome to the NASN team!   The following are paid advertisements   Deliver Better Care More Efficiently Whether you’re looking for ways to streamline health screenings, scale your mental health support to support rising student needs, or handle the day-to-day with a powerful EHR, Frontline can help. Explore Frontline School Health Management   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. Nurse at Highline High School in Burien Is Being Called a Hero (Source: kiro7.com) Policy Outlines Steps to Take When Students Need Medicine at School (Source: publications.aap.org) Joshua ISD District Nursing Coordinator Named School Health Advocate of the Year 2023/24 (Source: goodsidehealth.com) Nursing Faculty Member to Be Inducted Into National Academy of School Nursing (Source: today.uic.edu) Celebrating the Nurses of the Scott County School System (Source: indherald.com) How to Save a Life: Training Pays off at New Prairie (Source: hometownnewsnow.com) Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Announces Annual Staff Awards (Source: youarecurrent.com) Local DAR Chapter Honors School Nurses (Source: thestokesnews.com) School Nursing Shortage Among Top Concerns During County Budget Hearing (Source: wataugademocrat.com)   NASN2024 Key Details Registration Rates Join NASN first and save! Justification Toolkit See the FAQs. Learning: NCPD info View the agenda: In-Person, Virtual, and Posters. See the Conference Blogs. Knowledge-Sharing: Braindate info Highlights from the In-Person NASN2024 agenda: (All times listed are Central time) June 28, 2024, at 10:30 AM: Leveraging Partners, Supporters, and Advocates to Advance School Nursing Practice. This panel presentation will explore strategies that school nurses can employ to tackle challenges in funding, workforce availability, educational administration, legislative backing, and community engagement. June 29, 2024, 8:15 AM: Activating Hope to Foster Student Mental and Physical Health, Safety, Connection, and Performance. Through the Shine Hope Company, Kathryn Goetzke introduces "The Five Keys to SHINE Hope" as a framework for instilling hope in young people, delving deep into the science of hope and hopelessness while offering actionable strategies. June 30, 2024, at 8:15 AM: Surefire Documentation Techniques: What Every School Nurse Needs to Know. This dynamic presentation will cover targeted strategies for accurate and compliance-based charting, discuss electronic health records in detail, and provide documentation examples. July 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM: Anti-Racist Nursing: More Than a Band-Aid for Trauma. Dr. Martha Merchant will present principle-driven strategies grounded in implementation science for facilitating more trauma-informed nursing in schools. See more session and speaker details. Virtual NASN2024 July 8-10 allows you to learn from anywhere! Can't join those dates? No problem; all sessions will be recorded and available for viewing through October 11, 2024!   Managing Chronic Health Conditions June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month Did you know that headache-related disability is a significant contributor to school absenteeism and decreased quality of life? This is why Migraine and Headache Awareness Month and the dedicated efforts to raise public knowledge about headache disorders, empower individuals affected by these conditions, and advocate for advancements in treatment and research are so important. In honor of this observance, you can check out NASN's NCPD program, The Emerging School Nurse Leader Role in Decreasing School Absenteeism in Children with Migraine Headache, which highlights the Headache Action Plan Project for Youth (HAPPY) and how timely identification and effective management of childhood migraine could prevent chronification and long-term disability. NASN Members Enroll in the free online program. Not yet a NASN Member? Learn more about free online professional development programs and other benefits of NASN membership now. Related Resources: NASN's School Nurse-Led Active Surveillance Manual NASN NCPD: A School Nurse-Led Initiative to Address Chronic Absenteeism   Improving School Community & Student Health Call for Nominations: 2024 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness has announced a call for nominations for the tenth annual Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award. The award recognizes significant efforts by an individual or group of individuals to improve public health approaches for children’s vision and eye health. The deadline for submission is July 1, 2024, at noon ET. 2024 Bonnie Strickland Award Individual Nomination Form 2024 Bonnie Strickland Award Group Nomination Form CDC's School Health Profiles The School Health Profiles (Profiles) is a system of surveys assessing school health policies and practices in states, school districts, territories, and tribes. Leaders and decision-makers can use profile results to understand the gaps in policies and practices that can impact student health and academic performance. Explore Profiles questions—United States 2022. School Violence Prevention Tips Students, school staff, and parents/caregivers all have an essential role in promoting school safety by following procedures and reporting concerns. The National Association of School Psychologists provides School Violence Prevention Tips to share with your school communities. Related Resources: Visit NASN's Violence in Schools page.   Mark Your Calendar   NASN's Virtual Hill Days June 11 - 13 Participate to help create momentum and support for the NURSE Act. Get sample messages. 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 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. Vermont State School Nurses Association 41st Annual Conference for School Nurses - Connecting and Collaborating - August 5-7, 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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