Weekly Digest

NASN news & updates

May 21, 2020

President's Message

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and right now it may be more important than ever to do a self-check and check in on your school community as well.

Here are some quick ways to cope during this time, adapted from recommendations from the CDC:

Take media breaks, and curate what you read carefully. Use trusted sources and narrow your list down to only a few news sites, social media outlets, etc. Constantly reading about the pandemic can be very stressful.
Take care of your body, including meditation or exercise and getting enough sleep.
Nutrition is important during this time. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals to fuel your body and mind.
Make time to unwind. Find joy in an activity every week.
Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

And, as always, if you are feeling overwhelmed by these issues, please seek professional help.

Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN

NASN President

BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™

NASN News and Highlights

Collecting Data - Where Do I Start?

Most school nurses are collecting data for a variety of reasons. If you have started-review this article from the January 2020 issue of NASN School Nurse to understand why collecting data is important and learn some simple steps to start collecting data at your school.

COLLECTING DATA

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School Nurse Chat: Rare Diseases

In this latest podcast, NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck, Executive Director of the Oxalosis & Hyperoxaluria Foundation Kim Hollander, and school nurse & adjunct nursing professor Gloria Barrera discuss the school nurse’s role in supporting students with rare diseases.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

COVID-19 Updates

Considerations for School Nurses When Providing Virtual Care

As schools transition to virtual instruction there is opportunity for school nurses to connect with students through virtual care, provided through video platforms and phone calls.

This new document provides tools and resources for school nurses to consider when delivering direct care to students via live audio-visual technology.

Interim Guidance: Role of the School Nurse in Return to School Planning

The school nurse is an essential member on pandemic preparedness, re-opening and re-entry planning teams.

Read the guidance document.

Managing Chronic Health Conditions

New! COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Programs, Schools and Day Camps

CDC’s Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic guidance now includes health considerations and tools for making (re)opening decisions and operating child care programs, schools, youth programs and day camps.

Information is also available in CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening America Up Again. This guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of COVID-19 and is updated as needed and as additional information becomes available.

Improving School Community and Student Health

School Climate is Focus of NASBE's State Education Standard

As school buildings reopen after weeks of pandemic-induced closures, school climate will matter more than ever. State policymakers and education leaders can plan now to create safe, supportive learning environments ready for the return of students and teachers to classrooms. The authors of NASBE’s newest State Education Standard provide a roadmap. Read the full issue.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Now more than ever before, it is important for the mental health community to come together and show the world that no one should ever feel alone.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a campaign that promotes connection and increases awareness with the digital tools that make connection possible during a climate of physical distancing.

Use #NotAlone during this time to connect with others, and get resources for your students at the NAMI website.

Opportunities & Networking

Two Options for Virtual NASN2020 Registration

Virtual NASN2020 will take place from June 29-July 3 online and has two different registration options that are a great value for the content. The educational program will include many of the previously scheduled general sessions, breakout sessions and posters. After the four-day event, the content will be available to view for 90 days.

Virtual NASN2020 includes: 15+ CNE contact hours; additional CNE can be earned for every poster you view and evaluate.

Costs:

$275 NASN Member

$320 Non Member

Virtual NASN2020 PLUS includes: all the Virtual NASN2020 content PLUS a library of additional content having a minimum of 8 CNE contact hours.

Costs:

$350 NASN Member

$395 Non Member

SEE REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Virtual NASN2020 Promotional Toolkit Available for Affiliates

NASN has created a toolkit for Affiliates to get the word out about Virtual NASN2020. You can find sample newsletter and social media messages as well as graphics to use on your website and social media platforms. Download the toolkit.

Mark Your Calendar

Cannabis: The Effects on Patients

with Respiratory Conditions

4 P.M. EDT Thursday, May 21, 2020

Dr. William Silvers will lead attendees through a program where you will learn the spectrum and prevalence of allergic reactions to cannabis, updated information on diagnosis and management of cannabis respiratory conditions, and the benefits and harms of cannabis.

CANNABIS

Fostering Healthy School Climates

for Pandemic Recovery

3 P.M. EDT Tuesday, June 2, 2020

NASBE State Education Standard authors Jennifer DePaoli, Learning Policy Institute; Randy Ross, National School Climate Center; and David Osher, American Institutes for Research, will discuss school climate in the context of coronavirus recovery.

SCHOOL CLIMATES

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 2020 calendar.

OBSERVANCES CALENDAR

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