Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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Two Weeks Left to Vote in NASN's 2021 Elections |
The online ballot is now open to vote for NASN's school nursing leaders. Voting is open through April 15, 2021.
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NASN March 2021 Podcast on Students With Seizures Released |
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NASN School Nurse Editor, Cynthia Galemore, interviews author Angela M. McPhillips and Mary Nasuta about the article, " ECHO Telementoring Applied to Managing Students With Seizures: The Benefits for School Nurses" in this NASN podcast. You can read the accompanying article free for 60 days. |
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School Nurse Forensic Boot Camp Now Available |
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This free five-part series offered through the Academy of Forensic Nurses offers 9 CE and is designed to improve the school nurse’s knowledge on providing care to students impacted by violence, trafficking, or suicide and mental health issues. Sessions are pre-recorded so learning can occur at your own pace, but live panel discussion will occur on April 14. |
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American Rescue Plan (ARP) Advocacy Resources Available |
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The ARP, or COVID-19 Stimulus, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden includes $122 billion for K-12 public schools. School districts can use the funds in a variety of ways, including hiring additional school nurses to support the health and well-being of students. NASN has prepared a series of resources, including an overview of the ARP and funding flow and social media graphics. The overview of ARP can be used to make a clear and compelling case on how to use ARP funds in their community with respect to school nursing services. Please download and share social media graphics on your own pages. |
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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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Virtual Facilitation Strategies For Your Trainings |
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Moving your trainings from in-person to a virtual platform? This recorded training was presented to case management school nurse trainers in Washington to explore doing just that. Kate Holmes from the National Network of Public Health Institutes shares principles for virtual facilitation and models different approaches for facilitating content virtually. Go to NASN’s Learning Center and scroll down to “Virtual Facilitation Strategies – Ideas for Interactive, Engaging Trainings” to access this free non-CNE offering. |
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Improving School Community and Student Health |
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Education Dept. Helps Schools Reopen Safely and Meet Students' Needs |
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COVID-19 has been devastating for students and families. The pandemic has increased inequities for students from low-income backgrounds; Black, Latino, Asian, and Native American students; English learners; students with disabilities; students experiencing homelessness; and migrant students. Learn more.
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National Healthy Schools Day 2021 is April 6 |
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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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Every Kid Healthy Week is April 26-30 |
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Every Kid Healthy™ Week is an annual observance created in 2013 to celebrate school health and wellness achievements. Each day of the week shines a spotlight on the great actions schools and families are taking to improve the health and wellness of their kids and the link between nutrition, physical activity, mental health and learning – because healthy kids are better prepared to learn and thrive! Learn more.
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Annual Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action (formerly known as Kick Butts Day)
7-8 P.M. EST April 1
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ annual Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is on Thursday, April 1st. We’re hosting a virtual event – A Roast of Big Tobacco – for youth (and youth allies) to stand up to the tobacco industry’s tricks to hook kids.
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Clear the Vapor Conference
10 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. EST April 7
Join us for a FREE virtual conference for parents, educators, advocates, practitioners, and all who care about protecting our kids from the dangers of flavored e-cigarettes.
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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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