Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Almost all tobacco product use begins during youth and young adulthood. This course focuses on sharing data trends from the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey November report, and shares strategies and tactics that FDA used to address the e-cigarette epidemic nationwide, among other topics. (Earn 1.25 CNE contact hours.)

Speakers include:

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.

Sleep, one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle, directly impacts the health and well-being of your student community. In fact, a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found that 44% of parents believe sleep has a large impact on their children’s physical and mental health. As students return to school – whether in-person, online or in a hybrid format – now is the perfect time to establish healthy sleep routines to best equip students for success – both in the classroom, and out.

School nurses are crucial in both providing immediate care and fostering healthy lifestyle habits for the students within their community. To kick off the school year strong, NASN is partnering with the AASM for the inaugural Student Sleep Health Week, September 14-20. Learn more.

EPA guidance encourages schools and universities to use EPA-approved products and disinfectants to keep students safe. One strong message is that students should not apply disinfectants. Learn more.

NASN is currently accepting research grant applications. The deadline is October 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Learn more.

7 p.m. ET September 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.

JDRF's Virtual TypeOneNation Summit will bring together the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community coast-to-coast for a day of education and interactive experiences. You'll have the opportunity to attend sessions on topics that matter most to you, interact with our lineup of powerful speakers, learn about the latest research advancements from T1D experts, visit with industry partners in the exhibition hall and connect with peers from across the country.

This interactive day of learning is for people of all ages and stages of life with T1D and their loved ones. No cost to attend!

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