Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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Input on Seizures Needed! |
NASN is conducting a needs assessment to better understand a few current practices related to chronic conditions, particularly seizures. We would appreciate you taking a few minutes to answer a few questions by March 31, 2021. Your answers will help guide the direction of the project. |
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School Nurse Chat: Deep Dive on Vaping |
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In this episode of NASN School Nurse Chat, NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck is joined by youth leader Alyssa Williams, researcher Dr Karen Wilson, physician Dr Jose Torradas & NASN Nursing Education Specialist Elizabeth Clark to discuss vaping and how schools can prevent it. |
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NASN Joins With ANA On Vaccine Facts For School Nurses |
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) and 19 nursing and healthcare organizations are joining together to announce a new vaccine education campaign: COVID Vaccine Facts for Nurses. Critical, current, and culturally sensitive COVID-19 vaccine information is available to the nation’s nurses on the frontlines of the pandemic. NASN is a partnering organization to share resources and answers to common questions. |
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School Nurses in the News |
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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.
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NASN Launches COVID-19 Interactive Tools |
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Can I Send My Student to School: Designed for school nurses to share with parents, this interactive tool, based on CDC COVID-19 guidance, will guide parents through assessing when their child should stay home from school.
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How to Manage Difficult Conversations: A quick micro-burst of learning, this interactive module teaches school nurses a simple formula to use to respond effectively to challenging conversations.
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Additional COVID-19 Resources |
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Managing Chronic Health Conditions |
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Free Digital Guides For Young Adults With Diabetes |
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The College Diabetes Network (CDN) has information your students, and their families, need as they start the transition to college. CDN has free digital guides with medically reviewed information written by those who've navigated the transition to independence. Request your copies, in English or Spanish, here. |
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Improving School Community and Student Health |
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Clean Air is Focus of National Healthy Schools Day 2021 |
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April 6 is National Healthy Schools Day, and the 2021 focus is Clean Air in Every School. National Healthy Schools Day is coordinated by Healthy Schools Network and a group of other organizations. There are a number of resources available for your school here. |
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Forensic School Nurse Bootcamp: 9.0 Free CE |
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This five-part School Nurse Forensic Boot Camp is jointly hosted by the Alaska Nurses Association and the Academy of Forensic Nursing. The purpose of this five-part series is to improve the school nurse's knowledge on providing care to students impacted by violence, trafficking, or suicide and mental health issues. Topics include: Integrating medical-forensic care into your nursing practice and healthcare setting; human trafficking; pediatric sexual abuse/assault; family violence; and
suicide and mental health.
In addition, at 4 p.m. EST April 14, there will be a 90-minute live panel with school nurses sharing how to incorporate these concepts into practice (this is the 6th session of the series). This separate registration can be accessed here. |
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American Academy of Pediatrics Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Education Series
This free education series on PediaLink includes 5 modules highlighting the updated care considerations and emerging therapies related to the care and management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) ( Pediatrics Supplement, October 2018).The series emphasizes the common issues affecting children with DMD and the role of health professionals as effective partners in providing coordinated care for individuals living with DMD. Learn more and view detailed session descriptions by visiting www.aap.org/DMD. For more information, contact Nkem Chineme at [email protected]. |
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American Academy of Pediatrics Spina Bifida Webinar Series
Spina bifida is the most commonly occurring complex congenital birth defect and has been associated with increasing survival rates. This free webinar series addresses important care guidelines, and highlights the critical role of clinicians in caring for individuals with spina bifida. Learn more and access the webinars by visiting the American Academy of Pediatrics Spina Bifida page. For more information, contact Nkem Chineme at [email protected]. |
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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 2021 calendar.
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