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NH School Nurses: Leading, Advocating, and Educating

By Laurie Fleming, MPH, NCSN, RN, BS, ADN posted 10-06-2018
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NH School Nurses: Leading, Advocating, and Educating The New Hampshire School Nurses’ Association is one of the oldest school nurse organizations in the country. Officially formed in 1934, New Hampshire school nurses have been serving in NH schools since the early 1900’s. From the beginning, NH school nurses have successfully worked with teachers and administration to advocate for better health and better learning. NH is a small state with only 1.3 million residents, and yet there are approximately 550 nurses that work in almost every public school in the state. Almost half of these nurses belong to the NH School Nurses Association and help the organization ...

Terri Sjodin's Presentation Follow-up

By Devin Dinkel posted 08-03-2018
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As you may recall, Terri Sjodin, the opening keynote speaker at NASN2018, mentioned 9 presentation mistakes to avoid. If you are interested in a list of these or follow-up research and information, read or take her Sales Presentation Mistakes Research Survey ; the survey closes August 10, 2018.

Conference Photos

By Sharon Conley, BA posted 08-02-2018
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Did you take a selfie at NASN2018's photo "booth?" Check out this link for 500+ selfies https://fotoshare.co/i/2bbx9a6 And, don't forget this link to photos from the endowment fun run/walk, the awards reception, and the annual meeting http://www.joelunaphotography.com/-nasn2018.html A big thank you to Joe Luna, the person behind the camera!

Look What Happens When a Graphic Storyteller Meets a School Nurse

By Jon Lemich posted 07-25-2018
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The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility’s Ask, Listen, Learn program brought artist Jim Nuttle to NASN’s 50th Annual Conference to capture what it means to be a school nurse, 50 years after NASN was founded. He asked attendees to tell him their hopes and dreams, the meaning of responsibility for a school nurse, and the small gestures that they’ve made that have had a big impact. Here’s what they told him, and how he drew it. We thought you’d all like to see how it came out. It’s impressive what school nurses can accomplish, and we hope you all achieve your hopes and dreams for the future! See you in Denver for #NASN2019! Hopes and Dreams ...

Video Recording Saturday and Sunday- Refections of 50 Years!

By Margaret Cellucci posted 06-29-2018
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Video! As we begin to celebrate NASN's 50th Anniversary, we will have a few opportunities throughout conference to video record your responses to specific questions related to 50 years of NASN. You may be asked to talk about how you got involved in NASN, share a favorite school nurse memory, or how the school nursing practice has changed from when you became a school nurse. To help you prepare to sit in front of the camera, look for the list of questions in your conference bag. These videos will be posted on the NASN 50th Anniversary webpage after conference. If you are interested in participating, visit us outside of Kent (Fourth Floor Level, far end ...

What To Know Before You Go

By Sharon Conley, BA posted 06-25-2018
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NASN is looking forward to seeing you in Baltimore, Maryland! Please review this message, sent late last week by email as well. It contains important conference information. Thank you for joining us and safe travels! Your NASN Conference Team _______________________________ Conference Hotel Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel 700 Aliceanna Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Phone: 410-385-3000 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bwiwf-baltimore-marriott-waterfront/ The conference meeting space is intimate. Please plan accordingly by choosing a first, second and third choice in all breakout and workshop blocks. In the general session ...

Baltimore - Charm City, Indeed!

By Margaret Cellucci posted 06-25-2018
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SOLID GOLD!

By Beth Mattey, MSN, NCSN, RN, FNASN posted 06-25-2018
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We are SOLID GOLD and it is time to celebrate in Baltimore! #NASNat50 NASN & School Health are hosting a Dance Party to kick-off the 50th Anniversary Celebration for the National Association of School Nurses on Friday evening, June 29th and all are welcome. No tickets or reservations required; Just show up and join the fun! Take a stroll through the past 50 years and visit the "Vision and Voices: 50 Years of NASN History" located in the Heron Room. This visual history of NASN shares the work of school nursing pioneers who led the initiative to become an independent organization representing school nurses. Early documents will be on display ...

Are You Ready to Tweet Your Conference Experience?

By Margaret Cellucci posted 06-23-2018
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Twitter is a key communication tool we use at the NASN Annual Conference. When conference participants tweet their conference experience, they enrich the conference experience for others in attendance, share key messages with colleagues who are unable to attend, and give school nursing great exposure on one of the largest social media outlets in the world. If you need a little help getting started, review the three easy steps in the image below and then follow the tweeting tips across the bottom of the image. Your conference tweets should always include this hashtag #NASN2018 -- all tweets with the hashtag will display on the Twitter screen in the ...

RE: Affiliate Activities at NASN2018

By Kathy Ryan, MSN, RN, FNP posted 06-22-2018
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SNSN-SIG Annual Meeting and Educational Program

By Linda Kimel, MSN, RN, CSN posted 06-20-2018
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SNSN-SIG Annual Meeting Saturday, June 30 7-9 PM Baltimore, MD We will be holding our annual SNSN-SIG meeting during the NASN Conference in Baltimore. During our meeting we will have an informative educational presentation. SIG member Mary Ann Strawhacker will present on Medical Marijuana in Schools. We hope to see many of you there. Linda Kimel SNSN-SIG Co-Chair Medical Marijuana Program Objectives: After completion of this program the school nurse will be able to: Discuss the interaction between state and federal laws related to medical marijuana (MM). Discuss federal education law and how it ...

NASN2018 Live Stream Update

By Sharon Conley, BA posted 06-19-2018
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If you have registered for NASN2018 LIve Stream, please note that NASN is working diligently “behind the scenes” to establish the live stream web pages and other resources including links to handouts. As soon as there is more information, we will send it along. In the meantime, please bookmark the Live Stream web page as this is where you will go to access the event. You can also visit the Live Stream web page to be sure your computer can view the video format being used for the event. Scroll down to the bottom of the Live Stream web page to view an example. If you cannot view the example, try viewing the web page from a different computer on a different ...

Are You a New NASN Member?

By Sharon Conley, BA posted 06-19-2018
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New NASN members are important to NASN so we have solicited the help of your colleagues to serve as annual conference mentors. Please consider reaching out to one of the mentors with questions you have about the conference or just to make a connection before the conference. And . . . you might just make a new friend for life! To initiate a message to a mentor, click on a mentor's name. Once in the mentor’s profile, hover over the profile picture area. A pop-up window should appear with a SEND MESSAGE button. The mentoring program has no specific guidelines. Mentors and new members will determine how they will connect and what the connection ...

2018 Awards Presentation

By Devin Dinkel posted 06-18-2018
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Congratulations to the 2018 NASN award recipients who will be honored at the Awards Celebration on Sunday, July 1, 2018, 7PM.

Stewards of Children® Session at NASN2018

By Carol Hogue posted 06-15-2018
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As awareness of child sexual abuse in our communities grows, school nurses are poised to play a vital role in preventing and responding to suspicions of abuse. The Adverse Childhood Experiences study illustrates that abuse can be devastating, both during childhood and later in adult life. By preventing child sexual abuse, you can positively impact the lives of children and contribute to their brighter futures as adults. Statistics show that school personnel identify more child abuse than any other profession, including law enforcement. As a school nurse, the lasting relationships you develop with students can make you a trusted adult in their eyes. You are ...

The Relentless School Nurse: Why I Have a Crush on Twitter

By Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN posted 06-15-2018
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While I do love all things that are bird related (must be from my name), there is something special about Twitter that captivates me. It could be that Twitter is unfolding in real time. There is simultaneous space for both anonymity and intimacy through the magic of tweets. I also feel like I am always learning on Twitter. My Twitter focus is primarily school nurse related. I use Facebook for fun and family news and Twitter is my go-to social media space for professional use. Most recently I have used Twitter to share my passion for #NursingActivism, especially around the issue of violence as a public health crisis. Twitter is a tool for social activism ...

We Grow in Partnership

By Annie Hetzel, MSN, RN posted 06-14-2018
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Partnerships have been the heart of the School Nurse Organization of Washington (SNOW) since its inception in the 1950’s and has strengthened the organization’s effectiveness and reach. SNOW began as a part of the public health section of the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) in 1952. SNOW evolved quickly, as a branch of WSNA in 1955 and in 1957, as an independent organization. SNOW became a department within the Washington Education Association (WEA), the state teacher’s union in 1960. In 1979, SNOW emerged fully independent, incorporating as a non-profit organization but continuing to collaborate with WEA. Finally, in October 2011, The SNOW membership ...

See Yourself in Pictures & Video during NASN2018!

By Margaret Cellucci posted 06-11-2018
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As you prepare for NASN2018, get ready to document your conference experience in photos and video! Selfies! Just as you did during past NASN Annual Conferences, you will have photo “selfie” opportunities throughout NASN2018! Be sure to snap a “selfie” and share your conference fun through photos on social media - Twitter , Facebook, and Instagram. There will be props available to add even more creative fun to your photos. You can do individual photos or pull your Affiliate members together for a group photo. You will find the NASN "Photo-Op Station" on the Third Floor Level, Convention Registration Foyer, throughout conference. Just remember to ...

Let Your Creative Juices Flow at NASN2018 - Design a "I Am A School Nurse!" Poster

By Margaret Cellucci posted 06-08-2018
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Okay, so close your eyes and imagine this --- hundreds of school nurses holding creatively designed "I Am A School Nurse!" posters all standing together for a photo op! That would be an awesome photo and great for social media! Here's the poster that New Jersey School Nurses created during their spring conference. It made quite the rounds on Twitter! You will have the opportunity to make such a poster during NASN2018! It doesn't have to be this large, but definitely big enough to make an impression. Again, just imagine all of you holding hundreds of posters that say, "I Am A School Nurse!" for a photo that will then be posted on social media! Twitter ...

Easy Breathing for Schools: Lessons Learned from a School-Nurse Centered Asthma Program

By Christine Langton, MPH, MSW posted 06-05-2018
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​ Asthma affects 8.3% of children in the U.S ( https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/asthma.htm ) and is the leading cause of school absenteeism due to chronic illness (Moonie, Sterling, Figgs, & Castro, 2006). Low-income and minority children who are disproportionately affected by asthma (doi:10.1542/peds.2015-2354) have even higher rates of school absenteeism ( https://ed.gov/datastory/chronicabsenteeism.html ) . Both school absenteeism and the effects of sleep deprivation due to uncontrolled asthma affect academic performance and result in lower school performance in students with asthma compared to students without asthma (Diette et al., 2000; Tsakiris ...