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.

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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.

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. 

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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.

• K-12 School Nurses Trained in Mental Health First Aid (Source: vdh.virginia.gov)
• This City Is Hailed as a Vaccination Success. Can It Be Sustained? (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)

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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. 

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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