Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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Building and Leading Effective Coalitions |
A new interactive educational activity from NASN explains the steps of building a coalition. Learners will be able to use the information in their own practice to develop a coalition plan and identify key coalition members. You can earn 0.4 CNE contact hours. |
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On-Demand Course: Enhancing Your Virtual Footprint: The School Nurse's Professional Health Office Website |
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This course helps school nurses recognize, identify, and design their own professional practice websites. |
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Have You Accessed DANA Yet? |
NASN is proud to collaborate with the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) to make DANA available to NASN members. DANA is a website resource that allows school nurses working with students with diabetes to access best-in-class information about diabetes technology. DANA was created by the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
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Managing Chronic Health Conditions |
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New Resource: Oral Health Prevention Primer |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics is pleased to announce publication of the Oral Health Prevention Primer, an interactive online resource for primary care physicians, non-dental professionals, providers, and advocates who want to do more to address the oral health needs of children, families and communities. |
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Improving School Community & Student Health |
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CDC Interim Guidance: Assessment of e-Cigarette Use Associated Lung Injury |
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Based on the most current data, CDC’s updated interim guidance provides a framework for health care providers in their initial assessment, evaluation, management, and follow-up of persons with symptoms of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury. Read the release.
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Related Resources: Are you a school nurse looking for resources to help educate teens on the dangers of e-cigarette use? FDA has free youth e-cigarette prevention posters. Available in English and Spanish. Download the posters.
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Every October, MADD staff and volunteers nationally activate around our youth underage prevention program Power of You(th) through enhanced exposure, specialized local activations, and, of course, an increased presence within the schools where we have staff and active volunteers. This year, MADD’s Power of You(th) program expands its focus to include looking at the short and long term dangers of marijuana use by youth. |
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"How Loud is Too Loud?" Book Released |
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Opportunities & Networking |
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Toolkit Helps Justify Attendance
at NASN2020
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Looking forward to Las Vegas? The NASN2020 Justification Toolkit helps you request support to attend NASN's 52nd Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hope to see you there!
What's in the toolkit?
- An invitation from NASN President Laurie Combe.
- Learning outcomes for you and benefits your school and employer will reap.
- Funding ideas if your employer is not able to support your attendance.
- Testimonials from school nurses who have attended other NASN Annual Conferences.
- A template letter to request support.
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Eczema Awareness Month
Join the National Eczema Association this month in increasing awareness of and reducing stigma surrounding eczema.
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National Health Education Week
Since 1995, the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) has celebrated National Health Education Week (NHEW) during the third week of October.
NHEW is focused on increasing national awareness on major public health issues and promoting a better understanding of the role of health education.
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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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