Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates June 18, 2020 Virtual NASN2020 Information See more. NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message I wanted to take a minute and let you know about the The President's Endowment Challenge: Double Down for Data, which is inspired by the "year of the 2." This fund is launched in 2020. In 2020, we celebrate the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale and an NASN president serves a 2-year term. Funders who support NASN's programming want to see school nurse data. Collecting, analyzing and disseminating school nurse data takes dollars. When you donate to this fund, no amount is too small --- $2, $20, $200, or double your last contribution. If every member contributed $2, for example, the NASN Endowment Fund would grow by $34,000. As we prepare for Virtual NASN2020, I encourage you to look at the ways you can give to the NASN community and consider the President's Endowment Challenge. I would also like to thank our sponsors, ParaPRO, Professional Software for Nurses, Inc., and SchoolHealth. Without them, a successful event would not be possible, virtually or in-person. Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights 2018-19 Every Student Counts! Data Infographic The 2018-19 Every Student Counts! National school health data is now available. Check out the infographic here to see how your state/district/school compares. You can utilize this data to make an advocacy goal for next year, either at the micro (school) or macro (state) level. The infographic can be found under the Initiative Links. INFOGRAPHIC Advertisement Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™: Clarifications and Updated Definitions NASN developed the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ (Framework) to guide school nursing practice and help school nurses articulate their role to educators. Since its introduction, the Framework has been accepted and adopted by many. At the same time, several misunderstandings and misinterpretations of the Framework have come to light. Read this open access article, which clarifies the terminology to create a common understanding among practicing school nurses to be able to implement the Framework more fully and with integrity. ARTICLE COVID-19 Updates Resources Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 Schools Reopening Decision Tool Overall updates  Guidelines for Opening Up America Again 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. Considerations for School Nurses When Providing Virtual Care As schools transition to virtual instruction there is an 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. Managing Chronic Health Conditions Asthma Resources You Can Use The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the Learn More Breathe BetterSM program has a new video series you might find helpful in teaching students and staff about asthma. Living with Asthma videos highlight general information about asthma, key aspects of its management, and the importance of an asthma action plan. ASTHMA VIDEO Improving School Community and Student Health COVID-19 and Food in the Class: What Allergy Families Need to Know For most parents, the top-of-mind issue is keeping their kids safe from coronavirus exposure. Challenging school situations will include how to keep a room of 6- or 7-year-olds “physically distanced.” But food allergy families have an additional layer of concern. LEARN MORE Smart Strategies for Reducing Chronic Absenteeism in the COVID-19 Era Attendance Works has released a new resource to assist educators and their teams in thinking through key questions in selecting, prioritizing, and implementing strategies to reduce chronic absence during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The Guide to Using the Attendance Playbook: Smart Strategies for Reducing Chronic Absenteeism in the Covid Era, helps educators target supports to groups of students who need additional help to overcome barriers to attendance and participation. PLAYBOOK Opportunities & Networking Thank you NASN2020 Sponsors NASN’s leadership would like to express our sincere appreciation to our NASN2020 sponsors. Their support, and their trust in NASN’s ability to successfully navigate to a virtual event was essential to the success of our transition from a face-to-face event. We are honored by their commitment to school nurses and student health. ParaPRO Professional Software for Nurses, Inc. SchoolHealth Get a Taste of Conference with New School Nurse Chat on Bullying in Schools and on the Job Virtual NASN2020 is only nine days away, and we want to get you ready and pumped up for the various conversations and dialogues that we will be having throughout the event. In this podcast, you will hear from international speaker, author, and bullying expert, Donna Clark Love on the topic of bullying cultures in our schools and on the job. Ms. Love is a general session speaker for the Virtual NASN2020 General session and Power Hour sessions on Thursday, July 2 titled, Toppling the Tyrant - The Bully at Work at 11 a.m. EDT and Handling Bullying Culture in Schools and on Nursing Teams at 2:50 p.m. EDT. PODCAST Have You Registered for Virtual NASN2020? Join us -- from anywhere -- for Virtual NASN2020, June 29-July 3! Our new online platform provides an inclusive way to come together as a community at a time when we need it more than ever. Check out the program. Read our blogs about the event. REGISTER NOW Mark Your Calendar Advances in Allergy & Asthma Webinar Series Biologic Medications: A Whole New World 7 P.M. EDT June 18, 2020 Biologic medications are changing asthma and allergy care providing more personalized options for treatment. Dr. John Oppenheimer will address these program objectives. BIOLOGIC MEDICATIONS 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 Acceptance of advertising on the ad banner 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. 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