Schools can play an important role in addressing growing concerns about adolescent mental health. The Journal of School Nursing article Mental Health Interventions in Middle Schools: A 10-Year Review of Research contributes to knowledge about middle-school-based mental health interventions by providing information about intervention characteristics, efficacy, theoretical bases, and acceptability/feasibility, as well as trial quality and limitations.

(NASN membership includes access to journal content)

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Related Resources: Elevating the Role of School Nurses in School-based Behavioral and Mental Health: A Consensus Document

Whether you are a seasoned school nurse or starting your first year, NASN’s Back-to-School Tips & Tools page provides an easy-to-access collection of resources, including toolkits, e-learning, checklists, calendars, and more, designed to support you in your practice as you begin a new school year. These resources will help you protect and promote student health, safety, and readiness to learn. Visit the resource page today!

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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.

• What School Nurses Want Parents to Know (Source: nytimes.com)
• Head Lice at School Isn’t the Crisis It Used to Be. Here’s Why (Source: salon.com)
• Nursing Faculty Member Wins First Publication Award (Source: hawaii.edu)
• Parents Using Religious Exemptions to Opt out of Vaccinations Is on the Rise (Source: wamu.org)
• Texas School Nurses Organization Reviewing New OTC Medication Guidelines in Schools (Source: kltv.com)
• East Texas School Nurse Sees Increase in Illnesses During Back-To-School Season (Source: youtube.com)
• Bell County School Nurse Says Schools Are Finally Getting Back to ‘Normal' (Source: kxxv.com)

Having lifesaving medication is an issue of equity. Almost all states have laws that allow for undesignated (stock) epinephrine in schools, and many allow for undesignated albuterol; however, only seven have undesignated glucagon.

Beyond Type 1 recently sat down with Jennifer Jacobs, a seasoned school nurse and Illinois Association of School Nurses and NASN member, to discuss hypoglycemia management and treatment in schools and her advocacy and impact on undesignated glucagon legislation to enhance student safety. 

Related Resources: NASN School Nurse article: Undesignated Glucagon in Illinois: An Issue of Access and Equity (NASN membership includes access to journal content)

Join Chemical Insights Research Institute on September 10, 2024, at 2 PM ET for the Exploring the Impact of Extreme Heat on Human Health webinar to explore protecting yourself and your community from extreme heat. Panelists will discuss the urban heat island effect and its impact on vulnerable populations, the impact of heat on emissions from building materials, and strategies for supporting human health in the face of extreme heat. Reserve your spot.

Only 53 percent of U.S. children received a vision screening in 2021. In recognition of Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, Prevent Blindness offers free resources, including fact sheets, social media graphics, toolkits, videos, and webpages on a variety of topics related to children's vision from infancy through adolescence. 

Related Resources:

• Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Expert Series: "Partnering with School Nurses for Children's Vision and Eye Health," with Donna Mazyck, MS, RN, NCSN, CAE, FNASN, former Executive Director of NASN.
• Visit NASN's Vision and Eye Health resource page.

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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