Weekly Digest from NASN Weekly Digest NASN news & updates November 14, 2019 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message NASN has been working on the ECHO sessions on Concussions for School Nurses with AAP. The CDC Pediatric mTBI Guideline consists of 19 sets of clinical recommendations that cover diagnosis, prognosis, and management and treatment. In addition, you can read this open access article for more information. Key recommendations include: Do not routinely image patients to diagnose mTBI. Use validated, age-appropriate symptom scales to diagnose mTBI. Assess evidence-based risk factors for prolonged recovery. Provide patients with instructions on return to activity customized to their symptoms. Counsel patients to return gradually to non-sports activities after no more than 2-3 days of rest. Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights How to Improve School Nursing Practice by Adhering To Regulations And Policies This educational activity will provide information on federal laws of providing care in the school setting, common state issues, and other important legal responsibilities in preparing school nurses to be more confident with the language of law. LEARN MORE November 21 is the #GreatAmericanSmokeout2019 Get ready, the Great American Smokeout is coming up soon. People who have support when trying to quit smoking are more likely to succeed than those who try to quit alone. Use the resources on smoking.gov for support, including a quit app 📱, for your students. LEARN MORE It's About Time: Why Students Deserve Comprehensive Sexuality Education In this continuing education activity, learn to identify comprehensive sexuality education for teens and young adults, use multiple skills in building consensus for comprehensive sexuality education, and define characteristics of abstinence‐only and comprehensive sexuality education programs. LEARN MORE Managing Chronic Health Conditions 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 for nonmembers). LEARN MORE CDC Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Guidelines Read recommendations for healthcare providers working in different settings with children and youth with mild traumatic brain injury. See a commentary on what schools need to know about the guidelines. Improving School Community & Student Health Safe and Sound: Responding to the Experiences of Children Adopted or in Foster Care Children and youth who have experienced trauma and adversity need the adults in their lives to recognize and understand how those events may affect them — especially their development and behavior. Safe and Sound: Responding to the Experiences of Children Adopted or in Foster Care was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics with support from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Jockey Being Family. This informational series is for adults in the lives of children and youth who are adopted or in foster care, e.g., parents, caseworkers, early education and child care providers, teachers, school nurses, counselors, and others. The series examines — from diverse perspectives — the effects of early trauma, strategies on how to address the effects, and resources for more help and information. LEARN MORE National Influenza Vaccination Week is Coming Up Flu season is nearly here and there are usually a good number of Americans who remain unvaccinated by the beginning of December. National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is almost here (Dec. 1-7). It’s our nation’s final push to get more Americans vaccinated against flu. This year the daily topics focus on high-risk groups. Monday (Dec 2) of NIVW will focus on children under 5. Wednesday (Dec 4) will focus on people with chronic health conditions. Diabetic Eye Disease Month November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. Did you know that type 2 diabetes can lead to blindness? Cigarette smokers are 30 percent to 40 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Protect your eyes from diabetic eye disease and stay smoke-free. LEARN MORE Opportunities & Networking Need Help Justifying Your Attendance at NASN2020? The NASN2020 Justification Toolkit helps you request support to attend NASN's 52nd Annual Conference June 30-July 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LEARN MORE Mark Your Calendar 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. REGISTER One Bug, Two Bug, Red Bug, Blue Bug IPM for Childcare Centers 2 p.m. EST December 10, 2019 Child care centers are unique environments for implementing sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) protocols that reduce the unnecessary exposure of younger children to pests and pesticides. Learn about the top five pests of concern in child care centers and what you can do, as the school nurse, to alleviate and prevent pests in your facility. REGISTER 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. REGISTER 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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