Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates August 20, 2020 NASN Membership Benefits 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 As you return to school -- in whatever form that may take for you this fall -- you may find your stress levels increasing. Juggling your own work as a school nurse with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as new routines for your own family if you still have school-aged children, can be difficult. You may find yourself more on edge, or maybe you're not sleeping as well. Here are a few ways the CDC recommends coping with the increased stress you may be feeling right now: Take media breaks. Connect with others, whether in a socially distanced way or virtually. Take care of your body by getting regular movement, sleep and proper nutrition. Know where to get help if you think you need it. As the school year starts, I wish you all good health and a successful year. Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights NASN Joins the Nursing Collaborative on Climate Change and Health As the vision of NASN is that all students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn, NASN recently joined the Nursing Collaborative on Climate Change and Health, to increase recognition among school nurses that climate change is a public health crisis and to build visible nursing leadership in addressing climate change as a health imperative. READ MORE Paid advertisement How and Why to “Follow” a Discussion in SchoolNurseNet There is a lot of excitement about the "follow" or "following" feature in the NASN online communities. Before you try using this feature, please get more information in a short video tutorial. You will learn how and why to “follow” a discussion. You will also learn NOT to reply to a discussion with the word "following" because it will not initiate this feature. WATCH TUTORIAL Scholarship Enables RNs Employed in Schools to Advance Education NASN members pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree may apply for this scholarship now through Oct. 15, 2020. SCHOLARSHIP FARE Offers NASN Members Grants FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) is offering grants of up to $750 each to 15 NASN members serving Title 1 eligible schools. The funds can be used for: printing FARE’s Back to School materials; purchasing food allergy-focused books, education materials, and/or non-food giveaways; purchasing food allergy-related materials or items specifically for the cafeteria or health office; and/or training staff, with a focus on responding to an allergic reaction and inclusion of students with food allergies in all activities. Schools that remain virtual in the new school year are still eligible to apply for funding that supports online food allergy awareness and education for staff and/or students. The deadline to apply is Sept. 15, 2020. GRANT APPLICATION School Nurses in the News NASN and school nurses have been widely represented in the news media over the past few months and we are now including a section in the Weekly Digest to highlight some of those stories twice a month. If you have a story about school nurses you'd like us to consider including, please send it to us. The Daunting Role of School Nurses in the Pandemic (Source: U.S. News) Hardest job in America? The school nurse (Source: CNBC) COVID-19 Updates Resources Information for Pediatric Healthcare Providers Considerations for School Nurses in Planning for Students with Disabilities and Special Healthcare Needs in the Return to School. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 Schools Reopening Decision Tool  Guidelines for Opening Up America Again NASN Resource: Review Specific Types of PPE and its Use To support school nurses in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, NASN has released Guidance for Healthcare Personnel on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Schools During COVID-19. NASN also 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 Considerations for School-Based Vision Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic Considerations for School-Based Vision Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic is a new detailed document with considerations for vision screening from the National Center for Children’s Vison and Eye Health. This document includes reviews from other national organizations, including NASN, who served as a member of the work group that developed the considerations and FAQs around specific vision screening questions during the pandemic. Managing Chronic Health Conditions Healthy People 2030 Launched! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just released Healthy People 2030, the nation’s 10-year plan for addressing our most critical public health priorities and challenges -- including chronic health conditions. For the first time, it sets 10-year targets for objectives related to social determinants of health. Check out this important resource that provides a roadmap and catalyst for action to reach health and well-being across the lifespan. Improving School Community and Student Health August is National Immunization Month National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Find toolkit information with key messages, sample social media, graphics, and educational resources to assist in your efforts to educate families about the benefits of vaccination. TOOLKIT Opportunities & Networking Submit Your NASN2021 Abstract Now! It's time to start planning for NASN2021! The NASN2021 Oral and Poster abstract submission form is officially open. Please note these important updates. Your submission will now include Knowledge Questions and Rationale. You will be asked about the possibility of presenting virtually. There will be ONE call for submissions instead of separate calls for oral and poster abstracts. The detailed guidelines in the submission form will explain these updates. If you have an abstract for a breakout, general or poster session, please consider submitting. Begin with the call for abstract submission details on NASN.org. NASN looks forward to receiving a diverse group of submissions to fill out the conference schedule. NOTE: If you were selected to present at NASN2020 but deferred to NASN2021, you will need to enter the submission platform to answer updated questions. Please also take this time to update the entire submission if needed. Mark Your Calendar Navigating Teen Depression and Substance Use as a Family 7 PM ET Sept. 23 The relationship between depression and substance use is complicated, and even teenagers get caught in the tangle. Whether an adolescent turned to substances to self-medicate or use of substances led to developing symptoms of depression, we know that the combination increases the risk for both self-harm and suicide attempts. When a teen you love is dealing with both, what can you do? In this webinar from Families for Depression Awareness, David Blair LCSW, CACIII, AAMFT, and Jamie Blair Echevarria, LCSW, LMFT, CACIII, cover how caring adults can fully engage in the process of prevention and treatment for adolescent substance use and depression. This program is designed for parents, guardians, family members, youth workers, and any caring adults interested in teen mental health. DEPRESSION WEBINAR 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. NASN | nasn.org National Association of School Nurses | 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 925, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected]