Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates August 18, 2022 School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition See what's new in this edition or purchase your copy today. NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow NASN on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message This week, the Biden Administration released a fact sheet, Back to School 2022: Giving Every School the Tools to Prevent COVID-⁠19 Spread and Stay Safely Open All Year Long. This document contains information to help school nurses and others in the school community manage and mitigate the risks of COVID-19 spread. As part of the fact sheet, the Administration is once again calling on all school districts to host at least one school-located vaccine clinic at the start of the school year. School-located vaccine clinics (SLVs) are an important strategy to improve the health of students. NASN and the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) have worked on a number of initiatives and resources for school nurses on SLVs over the past year. Check out these resources: Opportunities to Improve Student & Community Health Through School-Located Vaccinations | 1 CNE contact hour School-Located Vaccination: School Nursing Planning Checklist School-Located Vaccination Clinics in the Context of COVID-19 - A tip sheet for immunization programs School-Located Vaccination Clinics for COVID-19 and Influenza: Insights from virtual roundtable discussions with school nurses and state immunization program managers | Roundtable Report School-Located Vaccination Clinics: Insight into state and local level practices, policies and lessons learned from providing COVID-19 and routine vaccinations in schools | Environmental Scan Report Linda Mendonça, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, NCSN, FNASN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights Culturally Effective Health Care in Schools Learning Community NASN is partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA) to host Culturally Effective Health Care in Schools Learning Communities to advance health equity by equipping school-based health professionals with strategies to translate culturally effective health care (CEHC) into their policies and practices. If you would like to participate in this learning community, please complete the online application by tomorrow, August 19. Contact Xochitl Salvador at [email protected] if you have questions. Professional Liability Insurance for NASN Members Affordable professional liability rates are extended to NASN members through NASN's partnership with Lockton Affinity. This professional liability insurance is tailored exclusively for school nurses. Learn more about coverage to protect against the specific risks you face as a school nurse. NASN members significantly change how school nursing is viewed by advocacy, policy, and grassroots groups also interested in the health and educational success of all children and youth. Learn more about your NASN member benefits. Paid advertisements NASN Scholarships and Research Grants Open for Applicants NASN offers scholarships and research grants to NASN members. Applications are now open, and the deadlines to submit are coming up in October. The Endowment Education Scholarship is for professional registered school nurses or school nurse educators pursuing post-baccalaureate certification or graduate degrees. Submit applications by October 15. The Advocacy Education Scholarship is for school nurses participating in an advocacy education program. Submit applications by October 15. The RN to BSN Education Advancement Scholarship is for registered nurses employed in schools to advance their education. Submit applications by October 15. NASN Research Grants advance and fund the practice of quality school nursing and school-affiliated delivery of healthcare. NASN encourages and supports research regarding school nursing and the health of school-aged children. Submit applications by October 31. Low Vaccine Uptake Sparks Worries as Students Return to School Kids across the country are heading back to classrooms this month and next as polio spreads in at least one major metro area and depressed childhood immunization rates continue to vex public health officials. NASN is encouraging members to speak with students and their families about the importance of keeping immunizations up to date, said Deborah D’Souza-Vazirani, NASN’s Champions for School Health project manager. “We know that our school nurses are trusted messengers,” she said. Learn more about the Champions for School Health Project. READ ARTICLE NASN Connected Community Mobile App The NASN Connected Community mobile app provides a simple and convenient way to connect with others in NASN's online communities. Engage on the go, browse the feed for the latest content based on your interests, find answers fast with powerful filters, participate in discussions, share resources and search for others in the community with similar interests. Learn more and get the app! School-Based Intervention for Children With Asthma and Anxiety In The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) August 2022 Podcast, JOSN Editor Martha Dewey Bergren interviews author Colleen McGovern to discuss the article, "Sustained Effects From a School-Based Intervention Pilot Study for Children With Asthma and Anxiety," evaluating the sustained preliminary effects of an integrated asthma education and cognitive behavioral skills-building program, Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment for Asthma. Focus on the Framework In-Person Sessions Available for Hosting Focus on the Framework programs are interactive sessions geared toward helping school nurses develop a deeper understanding of their role in Care Coordination, Community/Public Health, Quality Improvement, Leadership, and Standards of Practice. Put NASN's Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ into action by bringing this educational offering to your area! For more information, contact Stephanye White. School Nurses in the News This section highlights news stories featuring NASN and school nurses. If you have a story about school nurses you'd like us to consider including, please send it to us.  Maryland Educational Support Professional Of The Year Award Announced For CCPS (Source: thebaynet.com) Experts urge state lawmakers to invest in school nurses, counselors to help address mental health challenges (Source: cnhinews.com) CCSD Nursing director wins award (Source: wuga.org) Difference Maker goes above and beyond to help students, families get medical care (Source: audacy.com) School nurses are at the 'front line' of protecting students from COVID-19 (Source: mynbc5.com) Federal funding and its impact on school nurses (Source: wbrc.com) What makes school nurses special? The Trumbull Health Department wants to know (Source: ctpost.com) Supporting School Nurses to Improve Student Health (Source: policylab.chop.edu) There's a push for more student vaccinations and a new fight for more 'medical freedom' in Ohio (Source: news5cleveland.com) Registered nurses may not always be present for AISD kids this year (Source: kxan.com) COVID-19 Updates, Resources and Events CDC Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Schools On August 11, 2022, CDC updated guidance for COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools and early care and education programs. Here's a summary of recent changes: Removed the recommendation to cohort. Changed recommendation to conduct screening testing to focus on high-risk activities during high COVID-19 Community Levels or in response to an outbreak. Removed the recommendation to quarantine, except in high-risk congregate settings. Removed information about Test to Stay. Added detailed information on when to wear a mask, managing cases, and exposures, and responding to outbreaks. View the updated guidance. New CDC COVID-19 State of Vaccination Confidence Insights Report CDC’s COVID-19 State of Vaccine Confidence Insights Report #27 emphasizes major themes influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and uptake, categorized by their level and type of threat to vaccine confidence, degree of spread, and directionality. By examining how Americans think and feel, social processes, and the practical issues around vaccination, the Insights Report seeks to identify emerging issues of misinformation, disinformation, and places where intervention efforts can positively impact vaccine confidence across the United States. You can take action on these themes, check out the ways public health and partners can take action section. Managing Chronic Health Conditions Course: A School Nurse-Led Initiative to Address Chronic Absenteeism Stories from across the country indicate that school nurses decrease absenteeism and address chronic absenteeism. NASN received a CDC contract to develop a tool/process to assist school nurses in addressing chronic absenteeism for health-related reasons and help identify students with chronic undiagnosed conditions. The evidence‐based tool/process developed based on best practices related to chronic absenteeism and management of chronic conditions in the school setting was reviewed by experts in the field. This presentation shares the tool/process, experiences, and tips from the school nurses in four states who've piloted it. The offering also shares how the experience and data helped elevate the value of the school nurse and allowed them to advocate more for students. Learn more and complete the course. The School Nurse-Led Surveillance of Chronic Absenteeism Manual guides school nurses in addressing health-related absences. The manual includes a standardized, evidence-based procedure for school nurses to address health-related absences and chronic absenteeism. Learn more about The School-Based Active Surveillance Project, which relies on school nurses to help track chronic absenteeism, as a way to better understand how many students may struggle with chronic illnesses, including ME/CFS. Improving School Community & Student Health SWHR's Endometriosis Toolkit | Empowerment Guide Endometriosis is a chronic disease that can be both physically and emotionally difficult to live with, affecting 200 million women worldwide and 17% of adolescents with periods. Many women and girls experience significant delays in getting diagnosed, and while there is no cure, there are treatment options that may ease symptoms and improve their quality of life. The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR)'s endometriosis toolkit shares a variety of diagnosis and care options to empower individuals when navigating their care. Solving Period Poverty Period Poverty is the limited or inadequate access to menstrual products or menstrual health education as a result of financial constraints or negative socio-cultural stigmas associated with menstruation. PERIOD. is a global youth-fueled nonprofit that strives to eradicate period poverty and stigma through service, education, and advocacy. See their LaunchPad Education Page for a complete toolkit and curriculum on sustainable menstruation, an excellent resource for school nurses, and a Glossary to break down terms commonly used in the menstrual movement. And, mark your calendars for Period Action Day on October 8, 2022, a day to take action against period poverty through service, education, or advocacy, in your community. Check out PeriodActionDay.com to learn more about how to get involved! State Laws on School Nursing Outline Copious Responsibilities Child Trends released an analysis of the current landscape of state statutes and regulations on school nursing. The document reports the impact of state laws on the availability of school nurses, their responsibilities, and their contribution to public health. View the detailed analysis. CDC Resources for Monkeypox in Children and Adolescents CDC released clinical considerations to help school nurses and other healthcare providers develop a plan for managing children and adolescents exposed to monkeypox, suspected monkeypox, or confirmed monkeypox. Learn more about clinical symptoms, treatment, and infection control. See also, Questions and Answers About Monkeypox for Healthcare Professionals and Information for Healthcare Professionals. When properly administered before or after recent exposure, vaccines can be effective tools in protecting against monkeypox illness. Learn more about considerations for monkeypox vaccination. National Immunization Awareness Month August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Use NIAM as an opportunity to access CDC educational resources like the #HowIRecommend Video Series, which offers simple and practical guidance for having successful vaccine conversations with parents and patients. These short videos demonstrate how to make effective vaccine recommendations, address common vaccine questions, and take a team-based approach to vaccination. NASN Resources: For NIAM, we’re highlighting our partnership with Modern Medicaid Alliance in promoting vaccine equity! Through our work on school-located vaccination clinics, we are ensuring underserved children have equitable access to vaccines. Learn more. School Nurses for Children’s Vision and Eye Health As part of August's Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, check out the Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Expert Series video interview with NASN's Executive Director Donna Mazyck, MS, RN, NCSN, CAE, FNASN. In this episode, "Partnering with School Nurses for Children's Vision and Eye Health," Mazyck discusses the significant role that school nurses play in protecting children's eye health and promoting healthy vision. NASN Member Benefit: VSP Vision™ Eyes of Hope® is a program that provides school nurses with gift certificates for a no-cost eye exam and, if prescribed, new glasses that NASN members can distribute to students who qualify. Learn more and get the enrollment form. Mark Your Calendar Taking Diabetes To School September 23 The Barbara David Center for Diabetes Presents: Taking Diabetes to School, Webinar for school nurses and clinic aides. Register now Deadline for registration is September 19, 2022 Champions for School Health: Deadline for Submission of Grant Applications September 30 Awards are limited to grantees in – CA, CO, GA, HI, MD, OR, VA, WA, and DC.  Learn more. If you have any questions, please contact Deborah D’Souza-Vazirani at [email protected] or Stephanye White at [email protected]. NASN Annual Conference: Deadline to Complete NCPD CNE October 14 Instructions to Successfully Complete IN-PERSON NASN2022 Instructions to Successfully Complete VIRTUAL NASN2022 If you have questions, please reach out to the NASN team at [email protected] Thanks for attending NASN2022! Application Deadline: NASN Scholarships October 15 NASN members are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. RN to BSN Education Advancement Scholarship Endowment Education Scholarship Advocacy Education Scholarship Application Deadline: Research Grants October 31 NASN members are encouraged to apply for these grants. NASN supports research regarding school nursing and the health of children and youth through research grants. These grants advance and fund quality school nursing and school-affiliated delivery of healthcare. Learn more and apply. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences Vermont State School Nurses Association (VSSNA): Working Together Conference - Sponsored by VSSNA & University of Vermont Medical Center Nurse Educators - August 24 - Learn more and Register Illinois Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - 65 Years of Improving Child Health Outcomes: School Nurses Leading the Path Towards Health Equity - September 30-October 1 - Learn more and Register Florida Association of School Nurses Face to Face 27th Annual Conference - Celebrating School Nurses in Supporting Student Success - October 14-15 - Learn more and Register Kansas School Nurses Organization - 46th Annual Governor's Conference for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - October 11-20 - Learn more and Register Tennessee Association of School Nurses Fall 2022 Conference - Advancing the Professional Practice of the School Nurse: One Life at a Time - November 2-3 - Learn more and Register Texas School Nurse Organization Conference -Promoting student health by building resiliency - November 4-6 (Save the Date) Learn more Virginia Association of School Nurses Fall Conference - 36th Annual Fall Conference - November 5-6 (Save the Date) Learn more West Virginia Association of School Nurses Annual Fall Conference - Back to Basics - November 10-12 - Learn more Overseas School Health Nurse Association Spring Conference 2023 - March 26-27, 2023 - Learn more and Pre-register NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. 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