Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage September 19, 2024   New Podcast: Communicating With Limited English Proficiency Families Listen now. Make an Impact at NASN2025  Submit your In-Person or Virtual oral or poster presentation before October 11, 2024! Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message As we observe Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in September, it's important to recognize the connection between childhood obesity and various lifestyle factors, including sleep. Research shows that short sleep duration can contribute to weight gain and obesity in children, affecting their ability to regulate hunger and physical activity levels. As school nurses, we can support students by educating them and their families on the importance of healthy sleep habits in addition to balanced nutrition and regular exercise. This week also marks Student Sleep Health Week, a perfect opportunity to highlight the vital role of sleep in students' overall well-being. NASN has several resources to help school nurses lead the charge in reducing childhood obesity. By integrating evidence-based practices into daily interactions with students, we can promote healthy behaviors and facilitate connections to community resources. Together, we can create an impact that extends far beyond our individual schools, helping to shape healthier lifestyles for the next generation. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights NASN Joins with NAM to Improve Climate and Health NASN is proud to join the National Academy of Medicine's climate and health movement alongside other organizations nationwide that are committed to this important initiative. School nurses can sign up to join the movement as well. Those who sign up will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in NAM's climate and health work, forge new and exciting collaborations, and help showcase and track the landscape of actors and actions. Paid advertisement Focus on Fall: Respiratory Illness Vaccines to Support Student and Staff Wellness Join NASN at 3:30 PM ET on October 2 for an important webinar on fall respiratory vaccines. Learn about the latest updates on Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, plus a brief overview of the RSV vaccine. NASN's Deborah D'Souza-Vazirani, DrPh, MHSA, Director, Program Evaluation, Grants and External Partners, will moderate a session with Michelle Fiscus, MD, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer, Association of Immunization Managers, and Amy E. Dark, MSN, BA, RN, NASN Nursing Education and Practice Specialist, to discuss the role of school nurses in promoting vaccine confidence and strategies to increase vaccine uptake, including hosting school-located vaccine clinics. Register now. Two Webinars to Help Identify Children with Hearing Loss School nurses play a vital role in identifying children with hearing loss, which can significantly impact a child's academic and social development. Join NASN School Nurse editor Cathy Yonkaitis, DNP, RN, NCSN, PHNA-BC, FNASN, and others for the webinar, "Identifying Children with Hearing Loss: The Key Role of School Nurses in Evidence-Based Screening," to learn about evidence-based hearing screening methods, follow-up protocols, and resources for implementation. Register for the October 2, 3-4 PM ET session or the October 10, 2-3 PM ET session. Related Resources: The article "Identifying Children With Hearing Loss: The Key Role of School Nurses in Evidence-Based Screenings" identifies barriers to screening, reviews evidence-based screening methods, and reinforces the need for school nurses to conduct and advocate for regular hearing screening for all students. NASN members, read this article now. Not yet a NASN member? LEARN MORE ABOUT JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTIONS AND OTHER BENEFITS OF NASN MEMBERSHIP NOW. The following are paid advertisements   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   Be a Leader in Student Health – Earn Your School Nursing Degree Earn your advanced degree in school nursing from the University of Pittsburgh. MSN and certificate program options. These 100% online programs are designed to fit your lifestyle and career goals. 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. K-12 School Nurses Trained in Mental Health First Aid (Source: vdh.virginia.gov) This City Is Hailed as a Vaccination Success. 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(Source: apnews.com) Eichelberger Elementary School Nurse Saves Student from Choking (Source: wjol.com) Nashville School Board Honors Team That Saved Student’s Life, Welcomes New Members (Source: tennessean.com) East Texas School Nurse Sees Increase in Illnesses During Back-To-School Season (Source: msn.com) Manteca High Nurse Pepic Is Passionate About Caring Teens (Source: mantecabulletin.com) Wayne County Schools Welcome New District Health Coordinator (Source: z93country.com) Deb Wolterman Finds Her “Career Home” as the New High School Nurse (Source: raccoonvalleyradio.com) White Hall School District’s Monthly Meeting Recognized the Districts Nurses (Source: deltaplexnews.com) How this One Climate Fix Means a School Nurse Sees Fewer Students Sick from the Heat (Source: apnews.com) All NYC Public School Nurses to Take Suicide-Prevention Training by the End of October (Source: msn.com)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Transition Planning for Students With Lupus Earn 1.0 free NCPD contact hour with NASN's new educational activity, Pediatric to Adult Care Transition for Students with Childhood Onset Lupus—The School Nurse Role in Care Coordination and Transition Planning. Participants will be able to: Explain how childhood-onset lupus impacts the health and well-being of children and teens. Identify how the practice principles of the supporting frameworks provide conceptual and practical guidance for school nurse best practice in planning the transition from pediatric to adult health care for students with lupus. Describe how to incorporate health care transition planning for students with lupus into the school nursing practice using the NASN School Nursing Practice Framework™. Related Resources: NASN's free informational webinar, Resources for the School Nurse to Support Pediatric to Adult Transition of Lupus Care: A Graduation Gift for High School Students Living with Lupus.   Improving School Community & Student Health CE Opportunity: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar As a member of the Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations (CPHNO), NASN invites you to attend the CPHNO-sponsored webinar "From Knowledge to Action: Navigating the Path to Health Equity" on Tuesday, October 8, at 6:30 PM ET. The webinar will offer 1 hour of Nursing Continuing Education (CE) credit and address how we can integrate DEI into our practice. Register now. Tomorrow, September 20, is Concussion Awareness Day Together, we can create a future where every person with a concussion receives the correct diagnosis, the best possible care, and the resources and information they need. Concussion Awareness Now invites you to “Start the Concussion Conversation” in your community through various online and offline engagement activities. Related Resources: NASN position statement on Concussions: School-Based Management The Journal of School Nursing Article: Implementation of Concussion Management Policies in High Schools: The Critical Role of School Nurses September is Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month Every year, 7,000 children under the age of 18 will have a sudden cardiac arrest. Keep students safe in the classroom — school nurses play a pivotal role! Learn about a leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest in youth and the signs to watch for during Children's Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month. Related Resources: NASN School Nurse article: Cardiac Emergency Response Plan: Is Your School Prepared? Exploring the Impact of Extreme Heat on Human Health Chemical Insights Research Institute’s latest webinar examines how to protect yourself and your community from extreme heat. Watch the recording to hear expert panelists discuss the urban heat island effect and its effect on vulnerable populations, the impact of heat on emissions from building materials, and strategies for supporting human health in the face of extreme heat. Survey on Excessive Documentation Burden Due September 26 The American Medical Informatics Association aims to frequently capture perceptions of excessive documentation burden across various healthcare disciplines and track changes over time. Please use your voice to include school nurses in the discussion. Share your perspective by taking the 2-minute TrendBurden survey by September 26.   Mark Your Calendar   Webinar - Vaccinations for School-Age Children: An Opportunity for Health Promotion, Collaboration, and Family Engagement! September 25 Learn more and register. Webinar - Focus on Fall: Respiratory Illness Vaccines to Support Student and Staff Wellness October 2 Learn more and register. Webinar - Identifying Children with Hearing Loss: The Key Role of School Nurses in Evidence-Based Screening October 2 Learn more and register. CPHNO DEI Webinar – From Knowledge to Action: Navigating the Path to Health Equity October 8 Register now. Webinar - Identifying Children with Hearing Loss: The Key Role of School Nurses in Evidence-Based Screening October 10 Learn more and register. Deadline to Earn NCPD for Both In-Person and Virtual NASN2024 October 11 Steps to receive NCPD. NASN2025 Presentation Submissions Deadline: October 11 Learn more and submit. Application Deadline: NASN Scholarships October 15 Apply for NASN scholarships. Application Deadline: Research Grants October 31 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 - Elevating Your Practice - 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 - Voices in Leadership - November 5-7, 2024. Learn more. Utah School Nurse Association Virtual Fall Conference - November 8, 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 - Laughter & Replenishment for the School Nurse - November 14-16, 2024. Learn more. Delaware School Nurse Association Fall Conference - November 14, 2024. Learn more. 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. 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