Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage March 23, 2023 Elections 2023 Vote now to help choose tomorrow's NASN leaders. NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive  See past issues.   President's Message The American Public Health Association brings together communities across the country to observe National Public Health Week during the first week of April. This is a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health. School nurses are a critical component of our nation’s public health infrastructure. This year's theme is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.” The goal is to ensure that everyone in all cultural communities has a chance at a long and healthy life. You can see APHA's shareables for your school community here. They also have a number of fact sheets you can share. NASN provides resources across a variety of the same topics that you can use in your schools as well. Linda Mendonça, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, NCSN, FNASN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™   NASN News and Highlights Multi-Tiered System of Support to Promote Health Equity In NASN's new NCPD program Incorporating Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) into School Health Services to Promote Health Equity, learn how Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, Response to Intervention, and MTSS are related and how the WSCC model and NASN’s Framework for 21st Century School Nursing™ align with the MTSS framework to support the physical, mental, and social needs of all students. This free educational offering helps you understand the differences between the three tiers of MTSS and identify strategies for implementation and provides 1.5 NCPD contact hours. Paid advertisement   Latest NASN School Nurse Chat Episodes NASN School Nurse Chat, hosted by NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck, highlights timely student and school health topics of interest to school nurses and school health team members. The latest podcasts focus on Endometriosis Awareness and Education and Menstrual Equity and feature discussions with endometriosis expert Tara Hilton, school nurse Dawnyel B. Furlong, MSN, APRN, NP, Michela Bedard of Period.org, and Kate King, school nurse and President-Elect of NASN. Learn more and start listening. Social Media Usage and the Psychological Health of Adolescents Social media usage is ubiquitous among adolescents. Although social media may appeal to adolescents due to the ability to connect with peers, it may act as a forum for negative behaviors and psychological detriments. NASN School Nurse article Social Media Usage and Its Effects on the Psychological Health of Adolescents summarizes research about the impact of social media on mental health in adolescents and provides evidence-based strategies for school nurses. Check out the NASN Learning Center course, The Biopsychosocial Impact of Tech Dependence: It's Putting Us At Risk, which shows the biological, psychological, and social impacts of today's technology use. NASN members receive a subscription to NASN School Nurse. Current and previous articles are indexed online. Sign up for New Content alerts.     The following are two paid advertisements School Nurse Provides Nurse-Chosen Products for Student Health Management School Nurse, a division of Pocket Nurse®, offers thousands of nurse-curated products to manage K-12 student wellness. Products ship FAST, including first aid supplies, teaching tools, CPR/AED trainers, infection control items, and much more. Learn More   Give Students a Healthier Education Lewis’ School Nurse program gives you the skills to impact children’s lives as they go through the education system. Learn More   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. School nursing services come to Sherman County (Source: columbiagorgenews.com) ‘I don’t want to be worried about my health’: Houston area school nurse helps 16-year-old boy lose 100 pounds (Source: click2houston.com) Becoming Knights who know nutrition (Source: schoolnewsnetwork.org) Sioux City Community School District adding five nursing positions in 2023-24 school year (Source: ktiv.com) Paola school board members approve Narcan policy (Source: republic-online.com) New dental screenings supported by local volunteers (Source: jhnewsandguide.com) SJSD elementary school nurses to be equipped with Narcan (Source: kq2.com)   New Members Eligible for Scholarship to Conference NASN's new member scholarship recognizes a new member joining NASN for the first time and supports attendance at the annual conference. New members will automatically be entered into a random drawing for a scholarship to attend NASN2023! No additional entry is needed. Learn more.   NASN2023 Key Details Registration Rates Register by May 1, 2023, to get the early rate. Join NASN first and save! Make your travel plans. See the FAQs. Learning: NCPD info View the agenda: In-Person or Virtual See Info for speakers. Join us for NASN2023 – face-to-face in sunny Orlando, Florida, on our virtual platform, or both! Your SCHOOL or EMPLOYER will benefit from NASN2023 when YOU: Share evidence-based programs and research on best practices with your administrator; Elevate your school nursing practice by applying your new skills; Obtain the newest industry information on products, services, and technology from conference exhibitors; and Make professional connections that become a source of new perspectives and ideas to help you in your role. Read more in the Justification Toolkit for reasons to attend and use the template letter included to share with administrators or employers.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Decreasing School Absenteeism in Children with Migraine Headache Nearly 60% of children and adolescents worldwide report headaches, with 8% to 12% of youth with headaches meeting the diagnostic criteria for migraine. The NASN Learning Center program, The Emerging School Nurse Leader Role in Decreasing School Absenteeism in Children with Migraine Headache, highlights the Headache Action Plan Project for Youth (HAPPY) and describes the school nurse’s role in identifying students with migraine, connecting them with their primary care provider, and assuring the use of headache action plans for students to manage their headaches effectively while at school. This educational offering also shows how timely identification and effective management of childhood migraine could prevent chronification and long-term disability. School nurses play a pivotal role in decreasing absenteeism and addressing chronic absenteeism. See also the NASN Course: A School Nurse-Led Initiative to Address Chronic Absenteeism and The School Nurse-Led Active Surveillance Manual to assist school nurses in addressing health-related absences and chronic absenteeism.   Improving School Community & Student Health School-Based Interventions Increase Student COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage The CDC recently released a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report showing the potential impact of active school-based engagement on COVID-19 primary vaccination coverage among students. The report highlights how Seattle Public Schools' implementation of a COVID-19 vaccination program increased COVID-19 vaccination coverage among students aged 5–18 from 56.5% to 80.3%. Learn more about the report and how schools can provide critical information about and access to vaccinations. See NASN's Champions for School Health project page to find project resources from grantees, a toolkit for building family confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines, ad more. School-located vaccine clinics are a strategy to improve the health of students. Here are some resources from NASN and NASN's partners. Organizing for Student Health and School Medicaid School nurses, behavioral health providers, parents/caregivers, and public health advocates, you are invited to join Healthy Schools Campaign for the next School Medicaid Matters 2023 Webinar on April 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. CT. Learn how advocates and school districts across the country are leveraging additional Medicaid funds to expand services and access – and how you can advocate for schools in your state. Register today. Medicaid Unwinding About half of the children in the United States are now insured through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The expiration of the continuous coverage requirement authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act presents the single largest health coverage transition event since the first open enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act. When the continuous coverage requirement expires, states will have up to 12 months to return to normal eligibility and enrollment operations. Learn more and view the anticipated timeline for your state. Can Schools Prevent Mass Shootings? The Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines, developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell and colleagues at the University of Virginia in 2001, is an evidence-based model for schools to use in conducting threat assessments of students. It's National Poison Prevention Week National Poison Prevention Week aims to raise awareness about poison control centers and the poison help hotline (1-800-222-1222), providing expert advice available 24/7/365 at no cost. Poison exposures and accidents do occur and can also be prevented with education and awareness. Learn more and spread the word.   Mark Your Calendar     Webinar: Kicking Off the 2023 Attendance Awareness Campaign March 30 Hear how to increase attendance, engagement, and a sense of belonging. Learn more and register. Webinar: Organizing for Student Health and School Medicaid April 6 Ensure your schools are positioned to support children’s health. Learn more and register. Deadline: NASN2023 Election Voting April 15 All votes cast electronically unless paper ballot is requested. Voting members received an email when ballot opened. Learn more. Deadline: NASN2023 Early Registration May 1 Register early to get the best rate! Early: Prior to May 1 Regular: After May 1 Learn more and register. NASN Annual Conference: IN-PERSON NASN2023 June 30 - July 3 (in Orlando, FL) NASN is cultivating a new forward-looking, healthier mindset for our in-person conference. Learn more and register. NASN Annual Conference: VIRTUAL NASN2023 July 10 -12 (online) Attendees can count on NASN's excellence at this event while attending from anywhere or on their own time. Learn more and register. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences Vermont State School Nurses Association Spring Conference - March 24, 2023 - Learn more Missouri Association of School Nurses Spring Conference - School Nurses Planting a Lifetime of Health - March 25-26, 2023 - Learn more and Register New Jersey State School Nurses Association Spring 2023 Conference - Reimagining School Nursing - March 25, 2023 - Learn more and Register Overseas School Health Nurse Association Spring Conference 2023 - March 26-27, 2023 - Learn more New Hampshire School Nurses Association Conference - Kids 1st on April 1st - April 1, 2023 - Learn more and Register Delaware School Nurse Association Winter/Spring Conference - Save the Date - April 1, 2023 - Learn more and Register Ohio Association of School Nurses 2023 Annual Conference - Good as Gold, Celebrating 50 Years of Ohio Nurses - April 14-16, 2023 - Learn more and Register Louisiana School Nurses Organization: 53rd Annual LSNO Professional Growth Seminar - April 18-21, 2023 - Learn more and Register Wisconsin Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - Improving the Inclusivity and Visibility of School Nurses - April 26-28, 2023 - Learn more and Register 2023 New England School Nurse Conference (Association of School Nurses of Connecticut) - School Nurses: Essential Anchors During Changing Times - May 6-7, 2023 - Learn more and Register Utah School Nurse Association Annual Spring Conference - May 11-12, 2023 - Learn more and Register 2023 Mississippi School Nurse Association Conference - Transformation Through Adversity: The Resilient School Nurse - May 31 -June 2, 2023 - Learn more and Register NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. 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