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Social Media and Youth Mental Health

By NASN Inc posted 2 days ago
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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new  Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health , describing the current evidence on the impacts of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents. It states that we cannot conclude social media is sufficiently safe for children and adolescents and outlines immediate steps we can take to mitigate the risk of harm. See NASN's NCPD program, The Biopsychosocial Impact of Tech Dependence: It's Putting Us At Risk . As a result of participating in this educational program, learners will be able to:  Describe ways technology is negatively impacting family interactions.  ...

D.I.R.E.C.T. Drug Impairment Recognition and Educational Community Training

By Lori Harmon MSN, RN, NCSN posted 3 days ago
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Assessment of the Drug-Impaired Student in the School Setting Do you see substance abuse in your school? Are you asked to assess students that are thought to be drug impaired? Do you feel confident and prepared to do the physical assessment? Are you worried about the rising Fentanyl crisis? Choose our breakout session at In-Person NASN2023 to learn more about assessing students in the educational setting. Drug Impairment Recognition and Educational Community Training (D.I.R.E.C.T.) developed by Lori Harmon and Tammy Holley, veteran school nurses, for school nurses to use in the educational setting to assess and document when a student is thought to be ...

New Program Promoting Adolescent Health

By NASN Inc posted 4 days ago
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NASN's New educational activity,  Highlighting Key Findings from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report , provides an overview of the recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary and Trends Report and a discussion of the relevancy and impacts on school nursing. Upon completion, participants will receive 1.0 NCPD contact hours, and there is no cost for NASN members.  Learn more .

New Program Advances Health Equity for All Students with Mild Persistent Asthma

By NASN Inc posted 8 days ago
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Just over eight percent of school-age children have asthma, with poor, African American, and Hispanic children bearing a disproportionate burden of the cost that disease and disability exert on the individual and society. NASN’s new educational activity,   Evidence-Based Decision Making - "As-Needed" Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy for Pediatric Asthma , provides an overview of the prevalence of asthma among students, describes evidence-based treatment options for mild persistent asthma and how the NASN  Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ guides the school nurse role in promoting student health equity, with asthma as a focus.  ...

Join us at Virtual NASN2023 online, July 10-12, 2023!

By NASN Inc posted 11 days ago
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The virtual event will deliver an immersive and engaging conference experience in an online environment, offering learning, knowledge-sharing, and networking opportunities. Earn up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours. Attend from anywhere; you choose your location. View general and breakout sessions in real-time or view recordings at your convenience. Video chat using  Braindate  when not in sessions; chat one-on-one or in small groups. Learn more and register for Virtual NASN2023.

NURSE Act Reintroduced on National School Nurse Day

By NASN Inc posted 16 days ago
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Yesterday, on National School Nurse Day, Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) reintroduced her Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere (NURSE) Act , legislation that would help public elementary and secondary schools hire registered nurses by creating a grant program at the U.S. Department of Education.  View Rep. Titus' press release. “It is important that children have their physical and behavioral healthcare needs met at school, particularly in case of an emergency. Every school should have a school nurse on staff every day. Passage of the NURSE Act is the first step to achieving student health equity,” said Linda Mendonça, President of NASN. ...

Florida School Nurses at Work...Happy Nurses Week!

By Karen Bodwell posted 17 days ago
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Thank you to all the nurses that sent in pictures for Nurse's Week!  Click for slideshow: https://youtu.be/P3XUPgjhA78

NASN Election Results 2023

By NASN Inc posted 18 days ago
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The 2023 NASN election results have been tallied, and the following individuals have been elected: President-Elect designee – Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN  Secretary/Treasurer Designee – Constance Griffin, BSN, RN, AE-C, NCSN Nominating Committee member – Cheryl Peiffer, MBA, BS, RN, CSN Lynn and Connie will be installed at the NASN Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, on July 2, 2023.   NASN congratulates these leaders and looks forward to the impact these leaders will have in their new roles.

New Podcast For School Nurses Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

By NASN Inc posted 22 days ago
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NASN School Nurse Editor, Cynthia Galemore, interviews Olivia Wilson and Brenna Morse about the article "Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Among Students and Families: Interventions for School Nurses." Learn more about this article by reading the abstract below and  listening to the podcast . Vaccine hesitance is a public health issue that school nurses often address in practice. It has become even more prevalent during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Vaccine compliance among schoolchildren is essential to the health of an entire community, given that many pediatric illnesses are vaccine-preventable. School nurses are involved in the ...

NASN2023 Early Registration Rate EXTENDED!

By NASN Inc posted 24 days ago
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The early registration rate has been extended to May 15, 2023. Register Now  to get the best possible rate. Can't make it to  NASN's Annual Conference  in Orlando this year? We've got you covered! Join us for  Virtual NASN2023 , July 10 – 12. This online conference experience allows you the flexibility to attend from anywhere, offering a lineup of sessions covering your every need, from human trafficking and behavioral threat assessment and management to student period poverty and emotional intelligence. Locate more session detail in the NASN Learning Center .

NASN Announces Interim CEO

By NASN Inc posted 29 days ago
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printable version NASN Announces Interim CEO Carol Walsh, PMP, chief operating officer, to step into role FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 28, 2023 Silver Spring, Md . — The National Association of School Nurses announced today that Carol Walsh, PMP, chief operating officer, will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2023. Carol joined the NASN staff in 2018, and currently serves as deputy to the executive director, with specific responsibility for professional development and programming and oversight of NASN’s portfolio of grant and contract funded opportunities. Executive Director Donna Mazyck will retire as of April 28. ...

Webinar: Highlighting Key Findings from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report

By NASN Inc posted 30 days ago
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NASN is pleased to host the webinar Highlighting Key Findings from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Data Summary & Trends Report on Monday, May 8, at 3 p.m. ET . The program provides an overview of the recent CDC YRBS Data Summary & Trends Report and discusses the relevancy and impacts on school nursing. Register to attend .

Webinar: Evidence-Based Decision Making – “As-Needed” Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy for Pediatric Asthma

By NASN Inc posted 04-25-2023
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Join NASN's live webinar  Evidence-Based Decision Making – “As-Needed” Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy for Pediatric Asthma  on Thursday, May 4 at 3 p.m. ET. Presenters will share an overview of the prevalence of asthma among students, describe evidence-based treatment options for mild persistent asthma and explain how the NASN  Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™  guides the school nurse role in promoting student health equity, with asthma as a focus.   Register to attend .

Ten Ways To Avoid Getting Sued: What Every School Nurse Needs To Know

By Elizabeth Rudolph, MSN, J.D posted 04-25-2023
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Have you ever thought about your liability as a school nurse? Let’s explore these issues as we talk about potential ways to avoid getting sued. Ten Ways to Avoid Getting Sued These are not foolproof, but the goal is to reduce your liability to the extent you can and enjoy your school nursing practice. Be nice to all students and their families. Know that it’s usually the parents who decide whether or not to bring a lawsuit. Leave a paper or digital trail. The first piece of evidence a person who is thinking about suing in a nursing malpractice lawsuit will often get is the medical record. Use terms you know. This applies to both medical and legal ...

Webinar: Collaborating to Create Healthy Learning Spaces

By NASN Inc posted 04-21-2023
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Join NASN, The Center for Green Schools, and Chemical Insights Research Institute of UL Research Institutes for our upcoming joint webinar,  Identifying and Addressing Emerging Indoor Air Pollutants: School Health and Facilities Staff Collaborations , highlighting opportunities for school health and facilities staff to collaborate in creating healthy learning spaces. Panelist Clayton Wetzel, school nurse at Waitsfield Elementary in VT, will share how he works closely with his district's facilities staff to prevent and address environmental health issues.  Learn more about the webinar and register.

New JOSN Podcast: Using Chronic Absenteeism to Establish the School-Based Active Surveillance Process

By NASN Inc posted 04-18-2023
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Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of  The Journal of School Nursing , interviews authors Anindita Issa and Erin D. Maughan to discuss the article "Feasibility Assessment of a School Nurse-Led Approach Using Chronic Absenteeism to Establish the School-Based Active Surveillance Process." Learn more about this article by reading the abstract below and  listening to the podcast . This article shares what was learned from the feasibility assessment of a nurse-led school-based active surveillance (SBAS) pilot to track chronic absenteeism using myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) as an exemplar. This pilot encompassed a 3-year period ...

NASN Names 2023 National Academy of School Nursing Fellows

By NASN Inc posted 04-12-2023
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printable version NASN Names 2023 National Academy of School Nursing Fellows Most prestigious recognition that members can receive from NASN Silver Spring, MD, April 10, 2023 — The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recently named five professionals for induction into the National Academy of School Nursing. They are: Sharonlee Trefry, Vermont Eileen Gavin, New Jersey Kathy L. Reiner, Colorado Lynne P. Meadows, Georgia Jenny M. Gormley, Massachusetts The induction ceremony will take place Sunday, July 2, 2023, during the Annual Business Meeting at the NASN2023 Conference in Orlando, Florida. The honor of Fellow is the most ...

Last Chance to Vote in the 2023 NASN Election

By NASN Inc posted 04-11-2023
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Vote now to choose NASN's next president-elect, secretary/treasurer, and nominating committee member. Cast your vote before midnight ET this Saturday, April 15, 2023.  Meet the candidates and access the online ballot . (Eligible voting members have Active or Honorary membership types.)

Save the Date for National School Nurse Day

By NASN Inc posted 04-07-2023
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School Nurse Day is Wednesday, May 10, 2023, established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. Here are some easy ways to create a buzz about School Nurse Day 2023: Display  this poster  at your school to celebrate you, the leader optimizing student health, safety, and learning. Share  these messages  or  images  on your social media! Use this template  to request public recognition from your local government officials. Visit  schoolnurseday.org  to learn more.

Online Training Teaches Effective Management of School Emergencies

By NASN Inc posted 04-04-2023
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NASN’s online  School Emergency Triage Training (SETT) teaches effective management of school emergencies with mass casualties, requiring careful planning, preparation, and training to maximize effectiveness under suboptimal conditions. School nurses will learn how to coordinate the collection of information from a variety of sources to develop emergency disaster response plans which require coordination with school administrators, staff, health care providers, and other first responders. Once you have completed this training, you will receive 3.5 NCPD contact hours.  Learn more .