Weekly Digest NASN news & updates August 15, 2019 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message It's that time of year again! No, not the start of the school year, although that's happening in many parts of the country. It's time to submit your abstracts for NASN2020, which will be held June 30-July 3, 2020 in Las Vegas. The oral abstract submission period opens today and closes Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. ET. We are looking for breakout sessions, roundtables, research panels, workshops, and general sessions. Make sure to mark your calendars for NASN2020 now, and submit your ideas to speak or lead a session. We look forward to seeing you all in Las Vegas! Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights Apply for a NASN Research Grant The timeline for NASN research grants has recently changed. Grant applications are now due Oct. 31. We are once again including a request for proposal (RFP) for analysis of existing data. Please check out the NASN research grant page on our website to learn more about the research grants and the application process. LEARN MORE Your Experience Supporting Grieving Students NASN seeks to learn about school nurses’ experience supporting students after they experience the death of a family member or friend. Have you experienced this in your practice? How were you supported? What was the experience like? If you have not, NASN is interested in that as well. Please answer a short survey to help NASN and the Coalition to Support Grieving Students learn more about how school nurses provide this important care. TAKE SURVEY Did You Buy Your Copy of School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text Yet? The 3rd edition of the textbook has the latest evidenced-based practice information you need to know. Topics covered include individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), emergency care plans (ECPs), andhow they relate to emergency action plans (EAPs), and accommodation suggestions for multiple chronic conditions. BUY NOW Managing Chronic Health Conditions Back to School With Type 1 Diabetes Going back to school can be an overwhelming time for students living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) as well as their parents and caregivers. It is also important for teachers and educators to be aware of T1D so they can ensure safety and well-being of the student. Resources from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation can help you prepare to greet your students with T1D this new school year. LEARN MORE Improving School Community & Student Health Gluten Intolerance Resources for Schools Up to one child in every classroom may require a gluten-free diet, but most are not yet identified. School nurses are in a prime position to help recognize potential symptoms of gluten-related disorders and direct children and families to the appropriate information and resources. Celiac Disease in Children (also available in Spanish) Understanding Your Student School Trip Letter 504 Plan Resource for High School Nurses Who Work with Youth and Families Got TransitionTM is a program of The The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health supported by a cooperative agreement from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Their aim is to improve the transition from pediatric to adult health care through the use of new and innovative strategies for health professionals and youth and families. LEARN MORE Opportunities & Networking NASN2020 Oral Abstract Submissions Open Today! Viva Las Vegas! The entertainment capital of the world is calling you! See your name in lights (or in the conference program) when you present at our upcoming annual conference June 30-July 3, 2020 in Las Vegas. Oral abstract submission open-call will begin today, Aug. 15, 2019, at 3 p.m. ET and closes Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Oral abstracts includes: breakout, roundtable, research panel, workshop, and general sessions. All great ideas/topics/concepts are welcome! SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT Mark Your Calendar Next Advances in Allergy & Asthma webinar Thursday, August 22, 2019 – 8 p.m. EST *Please note the evening time Vaping: What We Need to Know  There's so much in the news about vaping. Is it more dangerous than smoking? Is it better than smoking? How is vaping affecting the respiratory health of our youth? Please join Dr. Todd Mahr, pediatric allergist and President of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology for answers to these questions and more. REGISTER HERE NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. 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