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October 24, 2019
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President's Message
As I said recently in an interview for WSBT 22 in Indiana, "The kinds of health problems we’re seeing in schools has changed dramatically."

Those of you on the front lines of school nursing know that it's more than stomachaches and skinned knees, but we need to work hard to chance that perception outside our school nurses' offices.

From allergies and asthma to diabetes and mental health, we work tirelessly to support those most in need -- our students. I look forward to working with each and every one of you during my term to continue to better our students' lives, both inside and outside our schools.
Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN
NASN President
BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™
NASN News and Highlights
Protecting Young Adults From Meningococcal Disease
This new, complimentary educational activity provides school nurses with strategies to improve meningococcal vaccination rates for youth. This activity was developed through a partnership with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and NASN. Receive 1.0 CNE contact hour.
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Infographics Highlight Impact of Social Determinants of Health
The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation shares social determinants that affect health outcomes (economic stability, education, and more). Multiple solutions are suggested in their newly shared infographics.
On-demand Course Available for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Myalgic Encephalomyletis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is estimated to occur in as many as two out of 100 children and adolescents (CDC, 2018). There is no diagnostic test available now. This course will review a variety of aspects around ME/CFS.
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.

Learn more in the DANA Tech Digest.
Managing Chronic Health Conditions
Latex Allergies in Schools
Have you considered student exposure to latex in your allergy plans? Check out these resources for dealing with latex allergy: 
Improving School Community & Student Health
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
One in five high school students have been bullied on school property, and 15% of students have been cyber-bullied. Although bullying is widespread, it is preventable. 

Check out the resources to help continue improving school environments to deter violence and bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month.
The Changing Face of America’s Adolescents
The Office of Population Affairs has recently updated its website with information on multiple domains of adolescent health, changing demographics, and how adolescents spend their time – information to help improve planning and delivery of health services. 
Resources for School Nurses
  • Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, American School Counselor Association, National Association of School Psychologists, and The Trevor Project have collaborated to create this guidebook containing best practices in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policies for K-12 schools.
Opportunities & Networking
Give Us Your Feedback in the SchoolNurseNet Satisfaction Survey!
NASN’s online community website is made up of communities for school nursing professionals. Its purpose is to provide a place that fosters trust and diversity; where community members can grow in professional confidence and ability through sharing knowledge, information, and feedback with each other. Please help NASN understand what SchoolNurseNet means to you and how it can be improved by taking this survey.
Mark Your Calendar
NASN Calendar of Events

This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar.
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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