Podcast: The Role of Nursing in the School on Child Trafficking

In the latest JOSN podcast, Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing, interviews authors Megan Doiron and Jessica Peck to discuss their article, "The Role of Nursing in the School Setting to Lead Efforts to Impact Child Trafficking: An Integrative Review."

According to the findings of a new, national survey by the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, nearly half of more than 5,600 nurse respondents reported that there is widespread racism in nursing. The Code of Ethics for Nurses obligates nurses to be allies and to advocate for and speak up against racism, discrimination, and injustice. The Commission urges all nurses across every health care setting and environment to join them in boldly confronting individual and systemic racism.

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Parents and caregivers consider healthcare providers to be their most trusted source of information when it comes to vaccines. You play a critical role in helping them understand the importance of COVID-19 vaccination and assuring them that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for their children. Everyone ages 5 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. As a school nurse, making a strong recommendation is critical for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and protecting children’s health. Visit How to Answer Parents’ and Caregivers’ Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines for more information and resources.

Every home in the United States is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-⁠19 rapid antigen tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. These tests give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required). You can pass this information along to the families in your schools. Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests.

The CDC released five MMWRs on Friday, January 21. They include the safety and efficacy of booster doses, updated interim clinical considerations for the Janssen vaccine, and more.

Launched in March 2021, the Learning Policy Institute’s Resources for Reopening Schools Website is designed specifically for an education audience to serve as a hub of regularly updated information. All resources have brief, plain language summaries to help users quickly identify resources and information that will be most useful to them.

Approximately 1.1 million children and adolescents are estimated to have Type 1 diabetes (T1D) globally, with an estimated 128,900 new cases annually (International Diabetes Foundation, 2019). Based on the most recent and highest quality evidence available, the purpose of this Guideline is to give the school nurse, working with students in grade pre-k-12 who have T1D, practice recommendations and strategies to provide quality care and improve the health and safety of the school-age child with T1D. See the Guideline.

Join the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET for a live webinar titled “FDA’s Rulemaking Process and Planned Tobacco Product Standards to Prohibit Menthol as a Characterizing Flavor in Cigarettes and Flavors in Cigars.” Attendees will watch a presentation from FDA’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, CTP’s Office of Health Communication and Education, and CTP’s Office of Regulations, followed by a question-and-answer session. Speakers will respond to some of the most commonly submitted stakeholder questions. FDA will respond only to questions submitted by Feb. 4. You can submit questions in the appropriate field on the registration form. The deadline to register to attend is Feb. 9.

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, school nurses, teachers, and many others. Find ADA resources here.

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy. Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making choices, and taking steps to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, including coronary heart disease, the most common type. Learn more about Heart-Healthy Living.

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