Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage July 18, 2024 NASN Is Now on Instagram Follow Us @nasnschoolnurses NASN Members! Stay connected with peers, the latest news & NASN. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message The turnout at both In-Person and Virtual NASN2024 was genuinely inspiring. It was amazing to bring together so many school nurses and school health team members to learn, connect, and strengthen our collective efforts. I eagerly anticipate our next gathering in Austin, Texas, for NASN2025, June 26-29! As we approach the 2024-25 school year, remember, through education, guidance, and resources, NASN is here to engage school nurses in current practice, pursue health, education, and social equity for students through shared leadership, and secure foundational school health evidence. The NASN School Nursing Practice Framework™ (Framework) focuses on nursing practice and protects it from outside interpretations that diminish or limit our school nursing roles. I look forward to "seeing" how you are using the Framework in your school nursing practice. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights School Nurse Podcast Examines Legal Literacy and School Nursing In the July School Nurse podcast, NASN School Nurse Editor Cathy Yonkaitis, DNP, RN, interviews author Loree LaChance about their article, "The United States Constitution: Legal Literacy and School Nursing." Listen to the podcast. Related Resources: Learn about the premier one-volume guide to contemporary school nursing, NASN's School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition, referenced in the article. Paid advertisement Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Students With Seizures NASN's no-cost NCPD program, School Nurse Epilepsy Clinical Practice Guidelines and Toolkit Training, helps school nurses implement evidence-based practices for students with seizures and epilepsy using the Clinical Practice Guideline and Implementation toolkit. Related Resources: This article in the Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) examines adolescents' perceptions of the school nurse's role in functional seizure care. NASN membership includes a JOSN subscription. Unlock the value of membership today! More Than 1,200 United and Reunited for In-Person NASN2024   The following are paid advertisements   A K-12 EHR System Made By School Nurses, For School Nurses Empower school nurses, mental health providers, and administrators with a comprehensive school health management solution. 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. Franklin County Schools Lead Nurse School Nurse Named Administrator of the Year (Source: franklincountytimes.com) Bobbi Shanks Named Nevada School Nurse Administrator of the Year (Source: ecsdnv.net) Fay Blythe Is State’s Top School Nurse (Source: thegeorgiavirtue.com) Athens School District’s Meredith Dykes Named Georgia School Nurse of the Year (Source: classiccitynews.com) Yellville-Summit School Nurse Wins Statewide Award (Source: ktlo.com) School Nurse Kelli Haynes Keeps Springfield Platteview Kids Healthy (Source: omaha.com) The Best of Both Worlds: Healthcare Professional and Teacher (Source: dailyadvance.com) School Nurses Fight for More Pay as School Nurse Shortage Is Projected to Worsen (Source: abcactionnews.com) Schools Struggle With Staff Shortages, From Bus Drivers to Nurses (Source: youtube.com) District Nurse Reports 46% Increase in Depression Cases (Source: timesrepublican.com)   NASN2024 Assessment and Evaluation You must complete the assessments and evaluations to receive the Certificate of Completion and be awarded Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours for both In-Person and Virtual NASN2024 sessions. To locate assessments and evaluations, choose the event and the session day. The deadline to earn NCPD for both events is October 11, 2024.  Earn NCPD for In-Person NASN2024 Earn NCPD for Virtual NASN2024   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Coordinated Support System for Students with Epilepsy NASN's E-manual Coordinated Support System for Students with Epilepsy aims to build school nurse capacity and confidence in assessing and addressing the physical and social needs of students with epilepsy and create a network of community-based supports, resources, and self-management programs to connect students and families. The E-manual allows school nurses quick access to resources to develop a comprehensive school epilepsy program. Related Resources: Explore NASN's Epilepsy Practice Page and discover numerous educational offerings, toolkits, and more to help you care for students with epilepsy.   Improving School Community & Student Health New Resources on Protecting Students with Disabilities The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights recently released three new resources with information for students, families, and schools addressing the civil rights of students with sickle cell disease, epilepsy, and cancer. These new resources explain when these medical conditions trigger protections under Section 504, what kind of accommodations an educational institution may need to take to avoid unlawful discrimination, and what an institution may need to do to remedy past discrimination. See the press release and explore the resources. SAFE Communities Coalition 2024 State Legislative Recap Join SAFE Communities Coalition and pro-vaccine partners for an informative free webinar recapping the 2023-24 legislative session on July 23, 2024, at noon ET. The webinar will provide a concise update on the federal landscape regarding vaccine policy, share strategies for legislative outreach, and offer a forecast and recommendations for the coming legislative season. Register here. Free Virtual Roundtable -- Adolescent Meningococcal Vaccines: Impact and Potential Changes The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is considering changes to the adolescent meningococcal vaccination schedule, which could affect immunization policies. STAT Brand Studio will explore these potential revisions on July 24, 2024, at 1 PM ET, discussing the importance of school vaccination requirements and the impacts of these changes on public health and equity. Learn more and register. AAP Pediatric Mental Health Skill Building ECHO Are you looking to increase your knowledge and confidence in providing behavioral and mental health care to children and their families? The first session of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric Mental Health Skill Building ECHO is July 31, 2024, at 1 PM ET. Learn more, see a complete list of session dates, and register! School Nurses Advocating for Students’ Preventative Healthcare America's Dental Crisis Affects over 8 million children, and over 40 percent of children in America have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten. Summer is a great time to contact your state's elected delegation. Ask them to support legislation to address the dental crisis recently introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.). "Dental care is health care, and health care must be considered a human right, not a privilege." Related Resources: See NASN's Advocacy Tools, which include position statements, fact sheets, infographics, templates, and more.   Mark Your Calendar   NASN2024 Deadline to Earn NCPD for Both In-Person and Virtual October 11 NASN encourages you to evaluate activities while the information is fresh in your mind. Steps to receive NCPD contact hours. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences 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. 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