Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage August 29, 2024   NASN Goes to Cuba Learn more and apply to join by 9/1/2024! Call for Presentations Learn more and submit. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message NASN continues to look to inclusivity as a benchmark in our organization. The introduction of the Diversity in School Nursing Scholarship, awarded for the first time this year, is intended to provide financial support for registered nurses employed in schools from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds to pursue advanced education in health-related sciences. You can learn more about all the NASN scholarships and grants currently open for applicants. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remains unwavering as we strive to integrate DEI principles into every aspect of our work. Again, this year, NASN requires NASN annual conference abstract submissions to address the impact or reflection of DEI relating to the presentation topic. Our ongoing efforts and goals are shaping NASN into an even stronger and more inclusive organization. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights School-Based Mental Health Interventions 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) Paid advertisement Related Resources: Elevating the Role of School Nurses in School-based Behavioral and Mental Health: A Consensus Document Get Back-to-School Tips & Tools 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! Apply for NASN Research Grants NASN Research Grants are available to fund research projects that aim to advance quality school nursing practice, school-affiliated healthcare delivery, and support the health of school-age children. To be eligible, a NASN member must be a part of the research team. You can learn more and apply by October 31, 2024. Not Yet a NASN Member? Learn About Advancing Your Career and Profession With NASN The following are paid advertisements   Streamline School Health Care Explore Frontline's award-winning K-12 electronic health records system that helps school nurses get work done faster and provide better care for students. See it in action   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. 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)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions The Need for Undesignated Glucagon in All Schools 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)   Improving School Community & Student Health Webinar: Extreme Heat and Human Health 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. August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month 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.   Mark Your Calendar   Deadline: Apply to Join NASN Delegation to Cuba September 1 Join NASN to experience school nursing through the eyes of our international counterparts in Havana, Cuba. Learn more and apply. Deadline to Earn NCPD for Both In-Person and Virtual NASN2024 October 11 NASN encourages you to evaluate activities while the information is fresh in your mind. Steps to receive NCPD contact hours. NASN2025 Presentation Submissions Deadline: October 11 NASN invites you to submit an oral or poster presentation for In-Person or Virtual NASN2025! Learn more and submit. Application Deadline: NASN Scholarships October 15 Apply for the following scholarships: Diversity in School Nursing Endowment Education Advocacy Education RN to BSN Education Advancement Application Deadline: Research Grants October 31 NASN research grants encourage and support research regarding school nursing and the health of school-aged children, advance and fund quality school nursing practice, and school-affiliated healthcare delivery. Learn more and apply. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences School Nurse Organization of Washington Fall In-Person Conference - Getting to the Core - October 11-12, 2024. Learn more. Illinois Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - October 25-26, 2024. Learn more. Texas School Nurses Organization Annual Conference - School Nurses: Cultivating Healthy Schools - November 2-3, 2024. Learn more. Tennessee Association of School Nurses Fall Conference - November 6-7, 2024. Save the Date! Colorado Association of School Nurses Fall Conference - School Nursing: Pathways to the Future - November 8-10, 2024. Learn more. Virginia Association of School Nurses Conference 38th Annual Fall Conference - Virginia School Nurses: Navigating Wellness - November 9-10, 2024. Learn more. West Virginia Association of School Nurses Fall Conference 2024 - November 14-16, 2024. Learn more. Delaware School Nurse Association Fall Conference - November 14, 2024. Save the Date! Indiana Association of School Nurses Fall Conference - School Nurses Stewards of Student Health - November 20-21, 2024. Learn more. NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. NASN 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. OBSERVANCES CALENDAR Acceptance of advertising on the top or bottom ad banner or other ad placements in this newsletter or resource information listed within in no way implies endorsement of advertised or listed products or services by NASN. No endorsement is intended or implied.   NASN | nasn.org National Association of School Nurses | 1100 Wayne Avenue Suite 925 | Silver Spring, MD 20910 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice