Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates September 10, 2020 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message September is here, and our members are back to working with students across the country as schools have reopened. After a summer of planning and preparing, we are back to fulfilling our primary vision: that all students are healthy, safe and ready to learn. For some of us, that means new protocols and procedures in the school building – temperature checks and other screenings. For others, that means trying to reach out to students virtually, being there for issues as they arise. And some of us are doing a bit of both. Fall has always been back-to-school time, and now that we are here, I want to encourage you all and lift you up. You are rising to meet the challenges that this unprecedented time is presenting us. It is important work, it is hard work – but it is work worth doing and work that we as NASN are proud to help support you in doing. The coming weeks and months will present new challenges, but I am confident in your ability to meet those with flexibility, determination and grace. Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights A Seat at the Table: Winning Together for Better Health The Center to Champion Nursing in America is a national initiative of the AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which coordinates the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, an initiative of the same organizations working to build a healthier America through nursing. This panel discussion focused on providing an overview of the Future of Nursing and explored opportunities for NASN state affiliates to engage with nurse-led state Action Coalitions around policy solutions. The panel discussion is available online and free for NASN members and $20 for non-members. Access the course and earn 1.0 CNE. Speakers include: Patricia A. Polansky, RN, MS, Director, Program Development and Implementation Center to Champion Nursing in America, AARP Claudio W. Gualtieri, JD, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor Center to Champion Nursing in America Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN, Lead School Nurse Brandywine School District Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN, School Nurse Ohio Association of School Nurses A SEAT AT TABLE Washing Your Hands and Other Educational Videos NASN recently released several new educational videos on hygiene practices for school nurses as they return-to-school during COVID-19. School nurses can use the videos as a tool to educate the school community including students, staff, and parents. The three videos are titled Washing Your Hands, Wearing Cloth Face Coverings, and Staying Home When you are Sick. There are English versions and Spanish versions ready to download. WATCH AND SHARE Scholarship Enables RNs Employed in Schools to Advance Their Education NASN members pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree may apply for this scholarship now through October 15, 2020. SCHOLARSHIP Signs and Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes Can you spot the signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes? Timely diagnoses of Type 1 are always crucial, but in light of COVID-19, recognizing the symptoms and seeking medical care might go unprioritized, which is not only dangerous but potentially deadly. NASN is collaborating with Beyond Type 1 to highlight the importance of recognizing the signs and saving lives. RESOURCES Paid advertisement 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 Considerations for School-Based Vision Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic Considerations for Students with Food Allergies The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and National Association of School Nurses (NASN) have released Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis in School during COVID-19. This document contains considerations for school nurses as schools begin to re-open amid the COVID-19 pandemic with current recommendations for specific processes for students with food allergy to ensure safe school attendance. Meeting the Oral Health Needs of Students During COVID-19 As schools begin to reopen, school nurses will play an essential role in identifying children in need of dental care. Considerations for School Nurses in Return to School: Dental Screening is a new document created by NASN and the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) to assist school nurses in return to school planning to meet oral health needs of students. Improving School Community and Student Health Childhood Obesity Linked to Other Chronic Conditions Did you know that children with obesity are at higher risk for having other chronic health conditions and diseases, such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, and type 2 diabetes? They also have more risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure and high cholesterol than their normal weight peers. Learn more about National Childhood Obesity Month at the CDC. NASN Resources: See NASN's web page on childhood obesity for NASN's position statement and more resources. Managing Chronic Health Conditions Online CNE: Skills-Based Approach to Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Schools This CDC-funded educational program, developed in collaboration with school nurse experts from North Carolina, was originally an in-person program at the Healthy Schools Academy held at the CDC in February 2018. The course is now available online and free for NASN members and non-members. Access the course and earn 4.25 CNE. LEARN MORE Opportunities & Networking Research Grant Application Deadline NASN is currently accepting research grant applications. The deadline is October 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET. LEARN MORE Mark Your Calendar The Future of Mosquito-Borne Illness and Pest Management Consideration 2 PM ET Sept. 22 From viruses to vectors to victims, no one knows what the future will bring, but we can assess the threat and risk of new pathogens nearing our borders. We will evaluate the conducive conditions that lead to outbreaks, identify potential disease threats and address the role of private industry and public partners in mitigating these risks through IPM-based mosquito control. MOSQUITO WEBINAR Section 504, the ADA, and Ensuring the Protection of K-12 Students 1 PM ET Sept. 23 Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008 went into effect in 2010, school districts have struggled to come to grips with conditions that formerly were not considered disabilities, including episodic conditions such as food allergies. As schools navigate new COVID restrictions and meals in the classroom, protections for students with food allergies, celiac disease and related conditions are more critical than ever. How can you help a school district understand and fulfill its responsibilities to students with allergies that may constitute disabilities? What rights and responsibilities do parents and students have? This webinar will address these issues at the K-12 level. ADA WEBINAR 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]