Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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Share Your COVID Experience |
On behalf of NASN, the CDC Foundation and Deloitte Consulting, in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we would like to invite frontline school nurses to share their experiences regarding schools during this COVID-19 pandemic. Take the survey, which should take 20 minutes.
The survey will be open until October 23. We know you are busy and value your time, so those who participate will be given a $10 gift card.
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School Nurse-Led Surveillance of Chronic Absenteeism Manual Available |
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Chronic absenteeism is defined as a student having missed more than 10% of a school year, or more than two days per month, and students who are chronically absent are at risk for academic failure and dropout. The National Association of School Nurse’s School Nurse-Led Active Surveillance of Chronic Absenteeism Manual provides a standardized, evidence-based procedure and resources to support school nurses’ important role in addressing health related absences. Information includes why addressing chronic absenteeism is critical, how to gain school-wide support, and tools for implementing the procedure.
There is no cost to access the manual or its accompanying resources.
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Scholarship Funds Post Baccalaureate Certification or Graduate Degrees |
NASN members pursuing a post baccalaureate certification or graduate degree may apply for this scholarship now through October 15, 2020. |
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See Who is Running in the 2021 NASN Election |
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Become familiar with the candidates stepping forward to lead NASN. All candidates have completed the nominating committee process. In the upcoming election, NASN members will select a president-elect, secretary/treasurer, and a nominating committee member. The election will be conducted online from March 15, 2021 to April 15, 2021. |
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Improving School Community and Student Health |
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The Meningitis B Action Project Is Available Online |
The Meningitis B Action Project was created to increase awareness of Meningitis B on high school, college and university campuses, and to empower young adults and families with the information they need about the vaccine that can help prevent it. See the materials here. |
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Download Healthy Green Purchasing for Asthma Prevention Guidebook |
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Read the Center for Green Schools Healthy Green Purchasing for Asthma Prevention G uidebook. Asthma impacts one in 12 children in the United States and is a leading contributor to student absenteeism. The guide serves as a resource for all who care about healthy purchasing for asthma prevention at the school level. |
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Managing Chronic Health Conditions |
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Opportunities & Networking |
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NASN2021 Abstract Submissions Due By October 12 |
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Submit Your NASN2021 Abstract Now! 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.
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.
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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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