Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage October 17, 2024   New to the NASN Learning Center  Improving MTSS for Student Mental Health [1.0 NCPD] Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message NASN stands in solidarity with the communities affected by the devastating impact of recent hurricanes. As natural disasters continue to disrupt lives, schools, and the health of students across the nation, NASN recognizes the critical role of school nurses in ensuring the well-being of children during times of crisis. In times like these, the vital role of school nurses is more evident than ever. School nurses are often the first responders within educational settings, providing essential health services and emotional support and connecting families to community resources in the aftermath of disasters. NASN remains committed to supporting school nurses with resources and training to respond to emergencies. We encourage school districts to ensure adequate preparedness measures are in place to safeguard student health. Together, we can rebuild and create resilient environments where children can continue to learn and thrive despite the challenges posed by natural disasters. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights Increase Confidence and Uptake in Fall Respiratory Vaccines NASN's new free NCPD program, "Focus on Fall: Respiratory Illness Vaccines to Support Student and Staff Wellness," highlights the critical role of school nurses in promoting vaccine confidence and implementing strategies to increase vaccine uptake. The educational activity covers transmission and risk for Influenza and COVID-19 in the school population, dosing schedules, age eligibility, and contraindications to vaccination, and shares NASN resources. Learn more and complete the program. Paid advertisement Calling all School Nurses: SHARE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE! The NASN School Nurse Journal is conducting a Journal Cover Contest in honor of School Nurse Day 2025! Nursing is an art and a science, and to honor our artistic side, NASN School Nurse would like to showcase the creative talent of school nurses. Submit a photo of your artwork based on the theme "The Art of School Nursing" by January 30, 2025, to be featured on the May 2025 cover. The NASN School Nurse Editorial Advisory Board will select winners. One cover winner and up to 3 honorable mention winners will be notified by February 15. Please direct any questions to NASN School Nurse Editor Cathy Yonkaitis at [email protected] Submission Criteria Artist must be a School Nurse Any medium is acceptable but must depict the theme: The Art of School Nursing Submit a JPEG of your art with a quality of at least 300 DPI Sign the NASN photo release form Submit here by January 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET Ensuring Optimal Management of Student Medication Regimens Is Vital In The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) October podcast, Editor Martha Dewey Bergren interviews author Nakia Best to discuss the article "Exploration of Factors Associated with Reported Medication Administration Errors in North Carolina Public School Districts." Listen to the podcast. Related Resources: NASN's School Nursing Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline: Medication Administration in Schools provides a uniform guideline and evidence-based recommendations for the safe care of students who receive medications during the school day. The following are paid advertisements   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   Public Health Foundation’s Immunization Resources, Free + On-Demand Learn how to support routine vaccination catch-up among school-aged children with the updated toolkit based on the CDC’s Let’s RISE strategies. Download it and other free resources by clicking here.   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. Wintergreen Staff, Bystanders Honored as Heroes for Life-Saving Effort (Source: reflector.com) FBISD Nurse Lauded for Saving Neighbor’s Life (Source: fortbendstar.com) School Nurses & Youth Mental Health Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health (Source: children.wi.gov) The Itchy, Not-Too-Terrifying Truth About Head Lice (Source: vox.com) 'From Teaching a Class to Having a Baby in 15 Minutes': Teacher Gives Birth at School (Source: local12.com) Worcester Touts Success of School-Based Health Centers as Flu Season Approaches (Source: spectrumnews1.com)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Implementing the Allergy and Anaphylaxis Clinical Practice Guideline and Toolkit Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are statements informed by a systematic review of research/evidence and provide recommendations for clinical practice to improve healthcare quality and patient outcomes. NASN's School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Allergies and Risk for Anaphylaxis provides school nurse–specific best practice recommendations and strategies to promote high-quality care and improved health and academic outcomes for K–12 students with allergies and at risk of anaphylaxis. The NASN School Nurse article Introducing NASN's School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Allergy and Anaphylaxis CPG and Implementation Toolkit offers an overview of the CPG and Implementation Toolkit. Staying informed helps you offer the best possible care to students, manage health conditions, and respond effectively to school health crises. NASN members receive free access to NASN School Nurse, the premier clinical resource journal for school nurses, and JOSN, the official research publication of NASN. Improving School Community & Student Health Red Ribbon Week Celebrated Annually October 23-31 Each year, individuals, schools, and communities across the US show their commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle by wearing or displaying the red ribbon. Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and encourages us all to promote drug-free lifestyles. The DEA has created an online toolkit to help promote Red Ribbon Week in your school or community. Related Resources: NASN believes that all students, as well as any person on school grounds, should have equitable access to safe and effective emergency overdose-reversal medication and care if an opioid overdose occurs in the school setting. The no-cost Naloxone Education for School Nurses Toolkit offers resources to assist you in evaluating and responding to the drug overdose crisis. New Resource Showcasing Health Organizations Driving Climate Action The health and welfare of our nation’s children and youth depend on the quality of the environment in which they live, learn, play, and work. The National Academy of Medicine Climate Collaborative recently released the Climate Action Showcase, highlighting various activities from participants in the NAM initiative to Accelerate the National Climate and Health Movement and providing resources, tools, and inspiration to take action.   Mark Your Calendar   Application Deadline: Research Grants October 31 Learn more and apply. Application Deadline: Fellows of the National Academy of School Nursing Nominations November 30 Learn more and nominate. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences Illinois Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - Elevating Your Practice - October 25-26, 2024. Learn more. Oregon School Nurses Association Fall Conference (Virtual) - November 1, 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. Colorado Association of School Nurses Fall Conference - School Nursing: Pathways to the Future - November 8-10, 2024. Learn more. Utah School Nurse Association Virtual Fall Conference - November 8, 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. 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