Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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NASN Calls for More School Nurses |
On April 15, 2020, NASN sent a letter to Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee, Senator Patty Murray requesting funding for 10,000 school nurses for the upcoming school year. |
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National Data Platform Now Available |
NASN has a new platform for school nurses to submit their data directly into the system! The 2019-20 survey adds chronic absenteeism to the previously collected metrics of school health staffing, chronic diseases, and health office disposition. See the definitions for each metric. Remember to follow your state laws and district policies related to data sharing. |
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VSP Voucher Distribution Has Been Paused |
During this global pandemic, VSP has made the difficult decision to pause distribution of gift certificates until further notice, to enable VSP network doctors to prioritize urgent and emergency care per the Centers for Disease Control guidelines.
Requests submitted will be processed when our operations have restarted; we will communicate with requestors at that time. Please consider postponing your request for gift certificates if the location you’re supporting will be temporarily closed.
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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.
We celebrate and honor the significant role school nurses play in the health and safety of their schools and communities during this crisis.
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"Meals for Kids" Interactive Map Available From 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 is continuously adding new data each week. |
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Improving School Community and Student Health |
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Guidance for Childcare Programs that Remain Open |
Attention schools that are hosting childcare centers: For childcare centers that are open and operating, the CDC guidance has changed effective April 12, 2020. |
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School Nurses Answer the Call, Volunteering on the Front Lines as Coronavirus Cases Surge |
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Marie Noonan, normally a nurse at Elizabeth’s Nicholas Murray Butler School, is volunteering in the fight against the coronavirus. She is one of a legion of medical professionals who answered the call as New Jersey mobilizes to meet America’s greatest public health emergency in at least a century. |
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Opportunities & Networking |
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Keeping You Informed: NASN2020 |
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NASN2020 is just a little over two months away. We know these are unprecedented times and want to help you navigate during this period of uncertainty. What we know is that NASN2020 will occur. Whether it will occur face to face or virtually is something that NASN is considering, with wisdom, in light of all aspects of NASN2020. |
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Webinar Series: Data, School Nursing, and Student Achievement: An Educator’s Perspective
NASN is offering 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. On demand version available next week
- Tuesday, April 14 at 1:30 PM: Speaking with Educators: Using data to address their priorities. On demand version available soon
- Wednesday, April 22 at 3 PM: How ESSA can help fund health in schools. Register now
Designed for all school nurses, school nurse administrators may find the sessions particularly useful.
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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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