Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates July 09, 2020 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message Thank you so much to our entire school nurse community for such a successful Virtual NASN2020! From the amazing content in the sessions to the exhibit hall and poster sessions, we had such a wonderful turnout, and we've been hearing great feedback from everyone as well. As always, we greatly appreciate all the time it takes for our speakers to prepare and deliver such great content. I would also like to thank the NASN staff for all their hard work literally "behind the scenes" this year to pivot to a virtual conference so quickly. And lastly, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to our NASN2020 sponsors: ParaPRO, Professional Software for Nurses, Inc., and School Health. 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. 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 Listen Now: Parent Communication and Bullying Among Hispanic Adolescent Girls Julia Muennich Cowell, editor of The Journal of School Nursing, and author Ariel Smith discuss the article, "Parent Communication and Bullying Among Hispanic Adolescent Girls" in this podcast. PODCAST COVID-19 Updates Resources Guidance for Healthcare Personnel on the Use of PPE in Schools During COVID-19 Are Schools Prepared for Another COVID Outbreak The Valuable Role of School Nurses During COVID-19 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 Schools Reopening Decision Tool Guidelines for Opening Up America Again NASN Releases New Resources To support school nurses in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, NASN has released three new resources. The first document, Guidance for Healthcare Personnel on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Schools During COVID-19, addresses specific types of PPE and its use. In addition, NASN has created two infographics, based on its survey of school nurse activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, that outline school nurse activities during the spring semester, and how prepared schools are for another outbreak in the fall: Are Schools Prepared for Another COVID Outbreak The Valuable Role of School Nurses During COVID-19 COVID Vaccine Resource A resource for school nurses to monitor updates on vaccines for COVID-19 is available at the Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. CovidVaccineAnswers.org points to a page on the VEC site where school nurses can get answers or submit questions. Managing Chronic Health Conditions Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and School Health This guide from the Society for Public Health Education provides beginning support for integrating SEL into school health programs that address students with chronic health conditions. VIEW GUIDE Improving School Community and Student Health Online Training to Help Protect Children NCMEC CONNECT is the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s new online training platform and your virtual gateway to on-demand training, resources, and best practices related to missing and exploited children. Free training, virtual discussions, and resources about child safety, family support services, and how you can better protect the children in your community are available online. NCMEC resources are free of charge. LEARN MORE Peace of Mind: Medicaid and CHIP Health Insurance During these uncertain times, healthcare needs for many may grow. Medicaid and CHIP offer free or low-cost coverage for eligible kids, including healthcare provider visits, routine check-ups, immunizations, and prescriptions. #Enroll365 means that families can enroll in Medicaid or CHIP at any time of the year. LEARN MORE Opportunities & Networking Virtual NASN2020 Attendee Important Dates For Virtual NASN2020 registered attendees, please be aware of these important upcoming dates: July 13: Complete Exhibit Hall Passport Stamp Forms. The Exhibit Hall is open to all, not just registered attendees! July 15: Last day to watch the Screenager Documentaries August 1 Last day to watch the PLUS session titled Technology Tips, Tricks, and Troubles – What to Expect with Additional Diabetes Devices at School October 3: Last day to view conference content including session recordings, poster session, PLUS sessions, and session materials NASN School Nurse Chat: Taking Your Seat at the Table! NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck and NASN Nursing Education & Practice Specialist/Lead Nurse Conference Planner Jade Bland-Slaffey speak with Virtual NASN2020 Closing Keynote Speaker Liz Dozier about the power of the school nurse’s voice and how to make your seat at the table count. SCHOOL NURSE CHAT Mark Your Calendar COVID-19 & Respiratory Tools: How to Access, Use and Clean Inhalers, Nebulizers & More 4 p.m. ET July 9 Board-certified allergist Purvi Parikh, MD will join Tonya Winders, President and CEO of Allergy & Asthma Network, in discussing the use of inhalers and nebulizers during the COVID-19 outbreak. They will share how to manage inhalers and nebulizers in the home, school, and hospital settings and discuss what resources are available to help patients afford their medications. Note: CE is not available for this webinar. RESPIRATORY TOOLS Accommodating Students with Food Allergies in an Age of Increasingly Complex Health Conditions and COVID-19 1 p.m. ET July 16 How do school nurses balance accommodating and advocating for students with food allergies in an environment of increasingly complex and often competing health conditions and disparities? Cathy Raisher, RN, BS, NCSN, and Elizabeth McDermott, BA, BSN, RN, NCSN, will talk about roles and responsibilities; developing effective partnerships among school nurses, families, providers and school staff; how current laws and regulations govern school nursing care; and the impact of COVID-19 on the school environment. FOOD ALLERGIES Vaping the Next Chapter - Utilizing Effective Tools and Resources to Combat E-Cigarettes in Your School! 2-3:30 p.m. ET July 22, 2020 Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States; nearly all tobacco product use begins during youth and young adulthood. This webinar will provide information on the results of the 2019 NYTS survey, FDA’s new e-cigarette flavor compliance policy, the available tools and resources for nurse educators, and an overview of the Scholastic collaboration. VAPING NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. 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