Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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November Podcast Available Now:
Addressing Illness-Related Chronic Absences
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A review of the attendance history of 117 9th- and 10th-graders who missed at least 10 percent of days in school showed that 66 percent of the absences were due to illness. School attendance is a known predictor of academic achievement. |
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Navigating Undocumented Life in the School System |
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Cristina Jimenez, executive director and co‐founder at United We Dream, share her experience about her school journey as an undocumented immigration student. Get insights through the complex role undocumented people play, an environment of trust with students regardless of their immigration status, and hear what life is like for undocumented people today. |
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Managing Chronic Health Conditions |
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Asthma Basics from the American Lung Association |
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Asthma Basics is a free one-hour interactive online learning module to help you learn how to recognize and manage asthma triggers, understand the value of an asthma action plan, and recognize and respond to a breathing emergency. |
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Improving School Community & Student Health |
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November is American Diabetes Month |
More than 1.25 million Americans have Type 1 diabetes, and 40,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year, according to the American Diabetes Association. Type 1 diabetes occurs at every age, in people of every race, and of every shape and size.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes — and it means that your body doesn’t use insulin properly.
And while some people can control their blood sugar levels with healthy eating and exercise, others may need medication or insulin to help manage it.
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RELATED NASN RESOURCES:
New Online Diabetes Technology Education
Originally presented at the NASN2019 Annual Conference, What's New in Diabetes Technology and How to Manage Care in Schools is now available. This educational activity provides an overview of new diabetes technology, components for successful management and coordination of care in schools, and addresses barriers to using the new technology. Upon successful completion of this offering, you will receive 1.25 CNE contact hours. This is complimentary for NASN members ($20.00 for nonmembers). Learn more.
Related Resources:
- NASN resources for diabetes in children. Learn more.
- DANA connects school nurses with the devices, expertise and innovations shaping the future of diabetes care. DANA is a website resource that allows school nurses working with students with diabetes to access best-in-class information about diabetes technology. Learn more.
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Meningitis B Action Project Offers Educational Resources |
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Looking for educational resources for your school? The Meningitis B Action Project is an initiative started by two moms who each lost their young daughters to #MeningitisB. Two types of Meningitis vaccines are needed for students to be fully immunized against meningococcal disease: MenACWY and MenB. Few have received the MenB vaccine. |
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Opportunities & Networking |
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NASN is seeking abstracts that support the NASN2020 learning outcomes and incorporate learner-centered strategies. Submit your e-poster presentations by Feb. 6, 2020! |
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Oral Health Disparities Webinar
2 p.m. EST
November 14, 2019
This webinar will provide an overview of oral health disparities data, perspectives on the structural barriers that cause these disparities for different populations, highlight research on Emergency Department use for dental-related issues and the consequences of lack of access to dental care, the need for culturally-appropriate interventions, and share on-the-ground examples from advocates working to address access barriers and oral health disparities.
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The Compelling Epidemic of E-Cigarette Use: Dangers, Emerging Evidence,
and Prevention for Protecting Public Health
12 p.m. EST
November 19, 2019
This presentation aims to inform, engage, and answer questions for those interested in exploring strategies to minimize the use of electronic cigarette technology and harm reduction related to the dangers of the indiscriminate use of nicotine products in vulnerable populations, particularly the youth and young adult population.
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Inhaler Innovation and History- What is the Right Choice for You
4 p.m. EST
November 21, 2019
Innovation is a hallmark of healthcare and respiratory treatments are a part of this future of healthcare. Join Dr. Allen Meadows as we look at what is new with inhalers and how that impacts both providers and patients.
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Understanding Trauma and the Impact on Learning Online Training
The Clough Foundation Training and Access Project, an initiative within the Boston Children's Hospital Neighborhood Partnerships Program, presents this second in a series on trauma. This free online training to inform you about the different ways trauma can impact students' learning, relationships, and behavior at school.
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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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