Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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Building Health Communities Blog Emphasizes Collaboration |
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Every day in school nurse offices across the nation, children come to us with needs that are obvious and some that are not as obvious. These needs, often disguised as physical complaints or behavioral challenges, are often related to exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, traumatic experiences, including abuse and neglect. The Healthy Communities Strategic Committee of the Board of Directors are gathering stories of school nurses connecting with community stakeholders and successfully building healthy communities. |
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Check Out NASN’s 2019
Back-to-School Toolkit
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NASN’s Back-to-School Toolkit provides school nurses with the resources and information they need to navigate the school year. Critical resources are in one place to help you do your jobs more effectively. |
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Managing Chronic Health Conditions |
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Resources to Manage Chronic Health Conditions in School |
School nurses lead care coordination for students with chronic health conditions. NASN’s webpage contains many resources to support your role including:
- Evidence-based practice resources from NASN, AAP, and CDC;
- General resources and continuing education from NASN, CDC, and NACDD; and
- Specific best practice resources for several chronic health conditions.
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Improving School Community & Student Health |
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ACEs Training: Follow Up on your Conference Learning |
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NASN’s 51st Annual Conference had a powerful plenary session focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). If you were unable to attend, or if you’d like to stay fresh on the topic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a free training on ACEs (and it’s worth CNE credit!). |
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HEADS UP Concussion Program from CDC |
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As the school year begins and fall sports get underway, refresh your knowledge with a look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s HEADS UP traumatic brain injury program for school nurses. Are your school’s policies and resources up to date? |
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Opportunities & Networking |
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Abstracts Due Oct. 10 for NASN2020 |
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Mark your calendars for NASN2020: June 30-July 3 in Las Vegas! We are seeking abstracts that support NASN2020 learning outcomes and incorporate learner-centered strategies.
Make a difference and submit an abstract today.
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Expert Advice on Meningococccal Disease
Thursday, September 12, 2019
at 12 PM
NASN is partnering with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases to present the webinar on Protecting Young Adults on Meningococcal Disease. Receive 1 CEU.
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National Preparedness Month
September
National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2019 theme is "Prepared, Not Scared."
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Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month
September
There are five forms of cardiomyopathy: dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, and left ventricular noncompaction.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide Prevention Week is next week, Sept. 8-14, and Suicide Prevention Month is the full month of September. NASN is represented on the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The Action Alliance offers valuable resources for communicating about suicide for you as you prepare messaging for your school community on this challenging subject this month.
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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 2019 calendar.
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