Weekly Digest from NASN Weekly Digest NASN news & updates November 21, 2019 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message School nurses and other prevention agents have been working hard to help reverse the trend of youth using prescription drugs for nonmedical use. Save the date for National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), which will take place March 30-April 5, 2020. This is a week of educational events that brings together teens and scientific experts to SHATTER THE MYTHS® about substance use and addiction. As a precursor to National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, please also mark your calendars for the 2019 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey data release, which will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. MTF is a NIDA-funded survey that collects data on drug and alcohol use and related attitudes among adolescents nationwide. If you need resources to help with drug abuse in your school, check out the NASN website. Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights "I Have the Right To" Washington Post reporter Jenn Abelson leads a conversation with Chessy Prout, who is on her journey as a high school survivor of sexual assault. Explore teenagers' struggles, rape culture and related areas. LEARN MORE Benefits and Risks of Medical Cannabis Learn about the implications of cannabis prescriptions in the school setting including legal, ethical, and compliance aspects. LEARN MORE National Handwashing Awareness Week is Dec. 1-7 School nurses educate students on proper hand-washing techniques. Check out the resources Managing Chronic Health Conditions 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 Know Sweat Podcast Episode Released This episode covers key data presented at the American Academy of Dermatology's Annual Meeting. Learn more about cold, pain and accidents experienced by Hh suffers. LEARN MORE National Influenza Vaccination Week is Coming Up National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is 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. NASN Resources: The Keep Flu Out of School Toolkit was created by a partnership with NASN, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and Families Fighting Flu. It is available for school nurses, teachers, and healthcare professionals for use in kindergarten through grade 5. 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 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. VISIT OUR WEBSITE National Health Observances Calendar This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2019 calendar. VISIT OUR WEBSITE 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. NASN | nasn.org National Association of School Nurses | 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 925, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected]