Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage September 5, 2024   Grant and Scholarship Opportunities Advance your career and profession. Learn more. NASN2025 Call for Presentations Showcase your innovative ideas and solutions. Learn more and submit. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message In the U.S., suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-14, the 3rd leading cause of death among those aged 15-24, and the 12th leading cause of death overall, according to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Mental health challenges for K-12 students have increased significantly in the past several years. School nurses are frontline healthcare professionals and frequently are the first school staff to identify students with symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health challenges. September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness and shift public perception, spreading hope and vital information to people affected by suicide and suicidal ideation. NAMI has created a toolkit to support mental health champions in promoting the observance. Use these resources to promote awareness efforts! Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights Five Questions with NASN CEO Terri Hinkley NASN School Nurse Editor Cathy Yonkaitis kicks off the 2024-2025 school year with the special editorial Five Questions with NASN CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE. Hinkley talks about her first year with NASN, shares thoughts on the challenges facing school nursing, and how she believes NASN can address those challenges and support school nurses, school health, and school children. "I've learned that school nursing is hard but incredibly rewarding." Paid advertisement NASN on Webinar Panel: Vaccinations for School-Age Children Register to join the CDC, Department of Education, NASN, and Alliance for a Healthier Generation on September 25 at 3 PM ET for the Vaccinations for School-Age Children: Opportunities for Health Promotion, Collaboration, and Family Engagement webinar! NASN Nursing Education and Practice Specialist Amy Dark will join experts to provide: An overview of current trends in national vaccination coverage The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices vaccination recommendations for students Evidence-based strategies for strengthening vaccination coverage The role of the school nurse as a community leader in health promotion Related Resources: Explore NASN's immunization resources. Advocating for Equity: NASN President's Endowment Challenge NASN's endowment fund supports research on school nursing's impact, helps identify quality systems-level school health services interventions, and provides scholarships for school nurses pursuing advanced nursing practice degrees and certifications. Learn more about the NASN President's Endowment Challenge and consider donating. 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. How School Nurses Are an Excellent Resource for Students and Parents (Source: audacy.com) Cielo Azul Elementary Nurse Wins Horizon Award (Source: rrobserver.com) CCSD Lead Nurse Recognized as Chairperson for Alabama Association of School Nurses (Source: valleytimes-news.com) New Orleans Used $10 Million to Bring Health Services Into Schools. Will It Last? (Source: nola.com) School Nurses in East TN (Source: youtube.com) School Nurse Discusses Being Safe Outside (Source: wtap.com) New Program Brings Hygiene Products to Schools in Saint Joseph County (Source: wsbt.com)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Evidence-Based Care for Students: Allergy and Anaphylaxis Ensuring a safe school environment for students with allergies is critical for their safety and learning. NASN's School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Allergies and Risk for Anaphylaxis offers best practice recommendations and strategies to help school nurses provide high-quality care and improve the health and safety of school-aged children at risk for an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis. The Allergy and Anaphylaxis Toolkit enables you to implement those recommendations. Related Resources: NASN's free educational activity: Allergy & Anaphylaxis: Clinical Practice Guidelines and Toolkit for School Nurses [1.0 NCPD contact hour]   Improving School Community & Student Health Nurse Leaders Help Families Prepare for the New School Year Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, who serves as the New Jersey NASN Director, and Eileen Gavin, MSN, NCSN, FNP-BC, FNASN, the President of the New Jersey State School Nurses Association, emphasize the crucial role of school nurses and share 12 things for families to consider as kids embark on a new school year in the article, Here's What School Nurses Wish Parents Knew. Support Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors for All Students Childhood obesity is a significant health problem in the United States. In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, check out the CDC's Health Care Strategies for Child Obesity to find up-to-date guidelines and connect to resources on growth monitoring and evidence-based obesity care. Related Resources: Visit Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Local School Wellness Policy page. NASN's Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Schools: Model School Wellness Policy Supplement   Mark Your Calendar   Webinar: Vaccinations for School-Age Children September 25 Guest speakers - including NASN - discuss strategies for strengthening childhood vaccination coverage. Learn more and register. Deadline to Earn NCPD for Both In-Person and Virtual NASN2024 October 11 Complete an assessment and evaluation of sessions to earn contact hours. Steps to receive NCPD. 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. FARE Food Allergy Summit 2024 October 18–20 Bringing together people who are impacted by food allergies for three days of educational sessions, insightful discussions, and meaningful connections. Use 20% off discount CODE: FAREFriend Learn more. 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 5-7, 2024. Learn more. 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. 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