Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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2018-19 Every Student Counts! Data Infographic
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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.
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Listen Now: Parent Communication and Bullying Among Hispanic Adolescent Girls
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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.
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Managing Chronic Health Conditions
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Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and School Health
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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.
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Improving School Community and Student Health
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Online Training to Help Protect Children
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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.
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Peace of Mind: Medicaid and CHIP Health Insurance
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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.
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Opportunities & Networking
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Virtual NASN2020 Attendee Important Dates
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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
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NASN School Nurse Chat: Taking Your Seat at the Table!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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National Health Observances Calendar
This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2020 calendar.
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