Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates November 4, 2021 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message This week, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended children ages 5 through 11 years receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. NASN supports immunizations, inclusive of COVID-19 vaccination, as essential to primary prevention of disease from infancy through adulthood. School nurses are ready to discuss concerns and questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. As trusted health providers working directly in communities where families live, learn, play, work, and worship, school nurses stand ready to provide culturally relevant, factual education about the importance of vaccine uptake. Linda Mendonça, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, NCSN, FNASN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights NEW: CDC has Updated Vaccine Guidance for Children 5-11 Although fewer children have been infected with COVID-19 compared to adults, children can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, get sick from COVID-19, and spread COVID-19 to others. School nurses can continue to advocate for all students 5-18 years to be vaccinated and protect unvaccinated students and staff. LEARN MORE Paid advertisement Infection, Prevention Information on New Resources for School Nurses NASN partnered with the Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology to create resources for school nurses and school administrators. Share the new infographics including "Back-to-School Safety" and "10 Ways to Prevent Infection" with your school community, caregivers, and colleagues. New School-Located Vaccine Clinic Resources NASN partnered with the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) to develop a checklist for school nurses to plan school-located vaccination and a tip-sheet for Immunization Program Managers. With the approval of COVID-19 vaccines for students under the age of 12 years, and flu season coming in fall and winter, SLVs are a strategy to improve the health of students. See resources. Duke-Margolis partnered with the COVID Collaborative, the Council of the Great City Schools, National Rural Education Association, Rural Schools Collaborative, and AASA: The School Superintendents Association to develop an issue brief on Innovative Strategies for Leveraging Schools as Covid-19 Vaccination Sites. The Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy (Duke-Margolis) and the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM), with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, released a series of resources for school leaders on how schools can serve as critical access points for students and families to receive Covid-19 vaccines. FAQ for School Leaders: Successful Strategies for Vaccination in School Settings Infographic: COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Under 12: How Schools Can Prepare to be Vaccination Sites Infographic: Communication Strategies for Promoting COVID-19 Vaccination in Schools COVID-19 Updates Holiday Celebration Guidance Holiday traditions are important. CDC has updated guidance to enjoy holiday traditions. School nurses can send information to caregivers to minimize COVID-19 risk. Additional COVID-19 Booster Shots Recommended for Immunocompromised The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidelines to say people with certain health conditions that make them moderately or severely immunocompromised may get a fourth mRNA COVID-19 shot. Learn more. Vaccine Facts for Nurses Releases Survey Data NASN and the American Nurses Association, together with other nursing and healthcare organizations, launched the Vaccine Facts for Nurses site as a nurse’s hub for critical, current, and credible COVID-19 vaccine information. The group recently conducted a survey about nurses' access to information about COVID. See the survey results. COVID-19 Reference Includes Resources on Managing Stress and Anxiety The pandemic has been a source of stress, anxiety, and grief for many students, staff, and families. Stressors such as economic loss, illness, death, and grief can cause mental health challenges for anyone and can cause acute symptoms to appear for individuals who may experience preexisting mental health challenges. Check out the COVID-19 Reference site for ways to talk to your students. NASN's COVID-19 Interactive Tools Can I Send My Student to School: Designed for school nurses to share with families, this interactive tool is based on CDC COVID-19 guidance and designed to guide families through assessing when their child should stay home from school. 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. COVID-19 and Students, Frequently Asked Questions: A resource designed to answer some questions families may have about students' health during COVID-19 and to support families with links to find additional resources. Managing Chronic Health Conditions Online CNE to Support Students with Chronic Health Conditions School Nurse-Led Case Management (SNLCM) – Application of the Nursing Process. Co-presented by NASN’s past president, Beth Mattey, school nurses will refresh their perspective about how the application of the nursing process guides the provision of SNLCM for vulnerable students. This free 1.0 CNE provides evidence-based current information, tools/resources, and strategies that will support the confidence and competence of the school nurse role in promoting health equity for students with a known (asthma) and suspected (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) health condition using SNLCM. Learn more. Pediatric to Adult Care Transition for Students with Lupus – The School Nurse Role in Care Coordination and Transition Planning. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and NASN collaborated on this free 1.0 CNE. The course reviews the impact of pediatric onset lupus on children and teens and outlines the school nurse's role in contributing to a phased approach to transition planning from pediatric to adult care for continued effective and seamless self-management of the disease. ACR and NASN tools and resources will support the confidence and competence of the school nurse role in transition planning for students with lupus with an emphasis on health equity for at-risk students. Learn more. Improving School Community & Student Health Safe Water for Schools: How States are Handling Lead in School Drinking Water A new report, Safe Water for Schools: How States Are Handling Lead in School Drinking Water, was released from the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) this week. The report outlines recommendations for state boards to address these challenges and contribute to the seamless, effective operation of lead testing programs. The report is publicly accessible. November is Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month 365 million people live with excessive, uncontrollable sweating, or Hyperhidrosis. Did you know hyperhidrosis is more common than autism, melanoma, psoriasis, and peanut allergies? See resources that school nurses can use in your schools at SweatHelp.org. Opportunities & Networking NASN’s New Lunch & Learn Series – Free to NASN Members! A New Look at Your School Community Through the Lens of Social Determinants of Health (1.0 CNE) It is imperative that school nurses understand how social determinants of health impact the well-being of students and school communities. Social inequalities lead to education and health inequities (disparate circumstances) and disparities (disparate outcomes). This session will take a new look at how to interpret school “report card” data and how to assess the social determinants of health in the community. Learners will explore issues of social justice and implications for school nursing practice related to where and how your students love, learn, work, play, and live their health. This course is part of the new NASN Lunch & Learn Series and is now available in the NASN Learning Center. Learn more. Mark Your Calendar Training: How to Talk to Parents and Caregivers about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 4-5:15 p.m. EDT November 4 Talking to parents and caregivers about vaccination is one of the best ways we can help our school communities get the information they need to make a plan to get themselves or their children vaccinated. Participants attending this training will learn some basic skills and talking points on how to talk to parents and caregivers about the COVID-19 vaccine. The event is sponsored by Made to Save. REGISTER NOW Online Course: Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Conversations The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has developed a free online course for healthcare providers to improve knowledge and competency to have effective COVID-19 vaccine conversations with patients and families, including the sharing of credible COVID-19 vaccination information and responding to misinformation. LEARN MORE NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. NASN CALENDAR National Health Observances Calendar This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2021 calendar. OBSERVANCES CALENDAR Acceptance of advertising on the ad banner in this newsletter or resource information listed within in no way implies endorsement of advertised or listed products or services by NASN. No endorsement is intended or implied. 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