Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates September 1, 2022 Students with Type 1 Diabetes Toolkit Helping school nurses implement evidence-based recommendations, when supporting students with T1D. Get the toolkit. NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow NASN on Social   President's Message National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month is in September. This month is all about educating children and their families on how to prevent childhood obesity. Did you know that more than 12.7 million American children have obesity — that’s almost 20% of all children ages 2 to 19! It's been proven that children who are overweight are much more likely to be bullied than their normal-weight peers and also more likely to have mental health issues and suffer from depression. School nurses can lead in the development of local school health policies and district/community policies that support wellness, healthy nutrition, increased physical activity, and healthy lifestyle behaviors for all students. See NASN's resources on childhood obesity here. Linda Mendonça, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, NCSN, FNASN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™   NASN News and Highlights Drive Health Equity: Increase Vaccine Access, Confidence, & Uptake Schools, school nurses, and community organizations in CA, CO, GA, HI, MS, OR, VA, WA, and the District of Columbia have one month left to apply for the second Champions for School Health funding opportunity for projects designed to increase access to and confidence in the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine and school-required vaccines, particularly in under-resourced communities. See examples of Past Projects. It is crucial that children, and specifically those in underserved communities, have equitable access to vaccines. The deadline to apply is September 30. Apply today.       Paid advertisement School Nurses Prepare Families for Back-to-School Yahoo Life reached out to five school nurses from across the country, including NASN President Linda Mendonça, and asked them to share what they want caregivers to know to help ensure their children are healthy and ready for the school year. Understandably some families may wonder what COVID protocols will look like and how to decide when to keep their child home from school. Along with a student's physical health, school nurses say it's just as important that caregivers share any pertinent information about their child's mental health. This can include anxiety and depression — "We know that the pandemic really impacted students and really affected all of our mental health," says Mendonça. READ THE ARTICLE School Nursing Workforce Differences Between Urban and Non-Urban Areas: Implications for School Health Services and Equity The professional experiences of school nurses working outside of urban areas are not often described. In The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) article, School Nursing Workforce Differences Between Urban and Non-Urban Areas: Implications for School Health Services and Equity, survey findings underscore concerns about geographic differences in the school nursing workforce in terms of educational preparation and student access that could potentially limit the school nurse role in advancing child health equity. Meet the Editor Bimonthly Web Meeting Join us at 3:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, for the eighth meeting in the Meet the Editor web series. During this interactive meeting, The Journal of School Nursing Editor, Dr. Martha Dewey Bergren, will provide tips for authors and field comments and questions from aspiring authors. For this specific meeting, attendees will be able to list the types of manuscripts published from DNP projects, describe essential characteristics of a publishable DNP project, and identify projects that are not publishable. Register now. Medicaid Funding for Schools Donna Mazyck, MS, RN, NCSN, CAE, executive director of NASN, details in a newly released op-ed how school nurses, administrators, and education officials can work with states to get federal funding for expanded health services students need. "The National Healthy Schools Collaborative’s Ten Year Roadmap for Healthy Schools prioritizes optimizing the ability of schools to bill Medicaid for school health services and, importantly, recognizes that when health and education officials fail to collaborate, it makes it very difficult to achieve this end." NASN is a proud member of The National Healthy Schools Collaborative. NASN & Tobacco-Free Kids Team Up to Combat Youth Vaping Kate King, NASN President-elect, and Matt Myers, President of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, joined forces for a back-to-school media tour, completing 26 TV and radio interviews amplifying the need for the FDA to take action to ban flavored e-cigarettes. They called to stop the manufacturing and sale of these products amid a rising number of adolescents becoming addicted and talked about the dangers of youth vaping, offering tips for parents and caregivers to recognize e-cigarette use. See the two here on WXII 12 News, SC, and Spectrum News 1, OH. NASN Resources: NASN offers the Vanquishing Vaping Toolkit full of information and resources to support school nurses in implementing evidence-based programs in their schools. You can also check out Vaping the Next Chapter - Utilizing Effective Tools and Resources to Combat E-cigarettes in Your School! in the NASN learning center.   NASN Membership Benefits Update NASN members significantly change the way school nursing is viewed by advocacy, political, and grassroots groups also concerned with the health and educational success of children and youth. 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. Increase access to vision care this school year with the VSP Vision™ Eyes of Hope® gift certificate program, which 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 complete your enrollment form. NASN is now accepting applications for Scholarships and Research Grants, and NASN members are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your NASN member benefits.   Discover How You Can Impact Your Community We’ve provided compassionate people like you with the skills to make a difference for 50 years. Learn how our MSN can help do the same for you. Apply today! Paid advertisement   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. Should Medical Marijuana Be Allowed in Schools? (Source: edweek.org) The dangers of kids and vaping as students head back to school (Source: local21news.com) Indiana needs more school nurses, commission says (Source: cbs4indy.com) Back to school: Nurses, counselors prepare for students’ mental health challenges (Source: njspotlightnews.org) Monkeypox Risk is Low as Students Return to School, CDC Says (Source: nea.org) Monkeypox is rare in children, but K-12 schools are preparing for possible cases (Source: cnn.com) A whole career of Band-Aids, peppermints (Source: lufkindailynews.com) Need to invest in school nurses, counselors greater now than ever (Source: talkbusiness.net) 5 best practices as schools brace for monkeypox (Source: k12dive.com) Managing Chronic Health Conditions Course: ME/CFS: School Nurses Can Improve Outcomes Scientists estimate that up to 2 in 1,000 children suffer from myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). There is no diagnostic test for ME/CFS, and diagnosis relies on identifying symptoms that occur with sufficient frequency and severity to meet a pediatric case definition. ME/CFS is a long-standing stigmatized disease that contributes to the majority of cases being undiagnosed. Thus, school nurses with knowledge of ME/CFS are in a position to improve outcomes for students. In this NASN learning center activity, experts in the diagnosis and management of ME/CFS provide a panel discussion about ME/CFS and provide school nurses with the knowledge and tools to help recognize ME/CFS in the student population. Resources to share with families, students, administrators, and staff members are also provided. Learn more and complete the course. Here you'll find CDC Resources for ME/CFS in children. Blog: Evidence for Symptom-Based Medication Adjustment for Mild Persistent Asthma "NASN wants to call attention to an evidence update for Treating Mild Persistent Asthma in Children that could be added to your toolbox when supporting students and their families with decision-making about effective asthma management – especially for African-American students who carry a disproportionate burden of morbidity and mortality from asthma," writes Nichole Bobo, MSN, RN, NASN Director of Nursing Education, in a recent blog post. "School nurses are trusted healthcare professionals in the community. Integrating research findings into practice exemplifies the Standards of Professional Performance - Scholarship Inquiry - for school nurses." READ THE FULL BLOG POST COVID-19 Updates, Resources and Events Translating Vaccine Confidence Research into Practice Join AIM’s September webinar – Translating Vaccine Confidence Research into Practice, part of their Vaccine Confidence series, on September 6 from 1-2 p.m. ET. The webinar will feature three evidence-based models to help school nurses, healthcare providers, pharmacists, and community partners increase vaccine confidence in their communities. Register here. CDC Recommends Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents On August 22, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, signed a decision memo that Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine be used as another primary series option for adolescents ages 12-17. In July, the FDA authorized Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is an important tool in the pandemic that provides a more familiar type of COVID-19 vaccine technology for adolescents. Having multiple types of vaccines offers more options and flexibility for the public, jurisdictions, and vaccine providers. Here are some helpful Novavax resources: Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers CDC COVID-19 Guidance for Schools On August 11, the CDC updated the Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning highlighting the prevention principles to minimize the individual and societal impacts of COVID-19. Additionally, the CDC has published guidance on Ventilation in Schools and Childcare Programs including an Interactive School Ventilation Tool that shows how particle levels change as you adjust ventilation settings.     Improving School Community & Student Health Project ECHO® Racism in Nursing Series The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing invites you to join the second series of Project ECHO® on Racism in Nursing. ECHO®: Addressing Racism in Nursing is a free tele-mentoring series that connects nurses with racism-prevention subject matter experts using brief lectures, discussions, and case-based presentations. Sessions will take place every other Wednesday from 3-4:30 p.m. ET, starting September 7. Register here. USDOE Back-to-School Checklist for Parents On August 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education published the Back-to-School Checklist for Parents, which explains how the Federal American Rescue Plan funds can be used by school districts to support student academic success. A few areas include mental health services, health and safety, teacher shortage, and even COVID-19 testing in schools. Healthier Generation Healthy Day Toolkit This toolkit is full of activities and resources to help families feel well, live well, and learn well during this busy transitional season. Let’s take on a new school year together — one healthy day at a time, addressing healthy snacks, activities, sleep, and more. CDC Resources for Monkeypox in Children and Adolescents CDC recently published a Frequently Asked Questions resource concerning monkeypox for schools and other congregate settings serving children and adolescents. Learn more and view the FAQs. CDC's 2020 School Health Profiles Report Now Available The School Health Profiles (Profiles) is a system of surveys conducted biannually since 1996 in states, large urban school districts, and territories. Profiles measures progress in the implementation of school policies and practices to help improve the health of school-aged youth. View 2020 Profiles results. CDC’s Clean Hands and Spaces School Training Available in English and Spanish, the Clean Hands and Spaces training program will equip educational communities with the knowledge and skills to encourage good hygiene practices. This bilingual training to make your educational environment healthier and safe consists of four modules. NASN Resources: Cleaning hands regularly is a key preventive action to avoid exposure to infectious diseases. The role of the school nurse is to inform school administrators, staff, and students on the impact of and understanding the importance of implementing good hand hygiene practices in helping to ensure health and safety in the school community. See NASN's video on handwashing. National Suicide Prevention Month Every year, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and other mental health organizations and individuals across the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September. The 988 Lifeline, now active across the United States, is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more. NASN Resources: NASN has several resources available to help school nurses talk with students and families. The pandemic has been a source of stress, anxiety, and grief for many students, staff, and families. NASN has resources on Social and Emotional Health in our COVID-19 Reference Guide. National Sexual Health Awareness Month September is National Sexual Health Awareness Month. Schools offer valuable opportunities for improving adolescent health. NASN's Sexual Health Toolkit, produced with support from the CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health, is designed for schools and school nurses interested in promoting efforts to reduce HIV, other STDs, unintended pregnancy, and reduce behaviors that contribute to health risks among adolescents. The toolkit provides a range of resources, including publications, webinars, factsheets, and program implementation guides. Mark Your Calendar   Back to School Town Hall for School Staff TODAY at 6 p.m. ET Hosted by the White House in collaboration with the American Federation of Teachers & National Education Association, the conversation will include panels on health and safety, as well as academics and mental health. Register now or watch on Twitter or YouTube. The Role of Public Health Officials in Supporting School Safety Efforts September 6 The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools, and its Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center will highlight the role of public health officials in supporting school safety efforts at the local level, from 12 pm to 1 pm ET. Learn more and register. Change for Good 2022: Addressing the Student Mental Health Crisis September 14 Save the date! Join Healthy Schools Campaign to hear first-hand about successful state and local efforts and how leaders across the country are building a better future for our kids Learn more and register. 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. Please contact Deborah D’Souza-Vazirani at [email protected] or Stephanye White at [email protected]. Identifying Youth Tobacco Use and Supporting Cessation Training October 5 The American Academy of Pediatrics is providing trainings for school health personnel on identifying youth tobacco use and supporting cessation, led by a faculty panel of pediatricians, school nurses, and other school health personnel. Learn more and register. 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 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 and Register 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 Annual North Carolina School Nurse Conference - School Health: A Time to Reflect, Celebrate, and Refocus - December 8-9, 2022 - 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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