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.

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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.

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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.

• 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)

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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! 

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.

NASN Calendar of Events

This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the 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. 

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