Caring for Students With Epilepsy: Mental Health Challenges | |
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!
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School Nurses in the News | | |
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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.
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NASN2024 Key Details
Registration Rates
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Justification Toolkit
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Learning: NCPD info
View the agenda: In-Person, Virtual, and Posters.
See the Conference Blogs.
Knowledge-Sharing: Braindate info
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Highlights from the In-Person NASN2024 agenda:
(All times listed are Central time)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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. | | |
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Call for Nominations: 2024 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award | |
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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.
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CDC's School Health Profiles
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School Violence Prevention Tips | |
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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.
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| 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.
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State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences | |
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Mississippi School Nurse Association 2024 Conference - Empowered, Motivated, Invested: Mississippi School Nurses Enhancing Safety, Health, and Learning - June 4-6, 2024. Learn more.
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40th Annual Nebraska School Health Conference - June 10-11, 2024. Learn more.
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New Mexico School Nurses Association Annual Conference - Bringing Back the Magic - June 10-12, 2024. Learn more.
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School Nurse Organization of Idaho 2024 Annual Conference - Building Our School Nurse Community - June 12-13, 2024. Learn more.
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32nd Annual Georgia Association of School Nurses Conference - Wellness Champions: Empowering School Nurses Through the Sands of Time - June 12-13, 2024. Learn more.
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South Dakota School Nurses Association Annual Conference - Stronger Together - July 17-18, 2024. Learn more.
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35th Annual Statewide Summer Conference for Kansas School Nurses - Elevating Care in Kansas Schools - July 23-25, 2024. Learn more.
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54th Annual Oklahoma School Nurse Summit - July 24-25, 2024. Learn more.
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Vermont State School Nurses Association 41st Annual Conference for School Nurses - Connecting and Collaborating - August 5-7, 2024. Learn more.
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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 2024 calendar.
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