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One Parent’s View of Teen Vaping

By Aliza Sherman posted 08-25-2020
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by Aliza Sherman, a parent from the panel discussion: Vaping the Next Chapter - Utilizing Effective Tools and Resources to Combat E-cigarettes in Your School! My daughter started Juuling the summer before 8th grade when she was only 12. She and her girlfriends talked about getting “high” from every puff of nicotine. They texted about their favorite flavors - mango, mint - and how they felt “buzzed” from the massive doses of a powerful stimulant. For my daughter, that “buzz” quickly turned into intense anxiety and agitation, both when she vaped and when she ran out. She sought additional substances to settle her nerves and to help her sleep. She learned ...

Childhood Bereavement: A Critical Public Health Issue

By Michaeleen Burns posted 08-11-2020
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It was distinct a pleasure to participate in the NASN 2020 Virtual Conference in July. During a time of incredible grief and loss, a message of hope and healing for students and school personnel is essential. I was impressed by the thoughtful questions posed and wish I had more time to speak with you all. You asked questions about complex situations that highlight the need for more grief resources in schools and communities. Below are responses to some of the questions we were not able to address, but these brief answers feel inadequate. I welcome you to reach out to our team if you want to talk further or to bring grief awareness training to your school community. ...

POWER HOUR: Handling Bullying Culture in Schools and on Nursing Teams

By Donna Clark Love posted 08-11-2020
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It was such a joy to connect with all of you during my session, “POWER HOUR: Handling Bullying Culture in Schools and on Nursing Teams!” I so appreciate your attending my session. During the chat session, I was not able to answer all of your questions. I have included replies to many of your chat questions we didn’t have time to discuss. I wish you much success as you become a change agent by addressing and confronting bullying incidents in your school or among your nursing teams. What is a Safety Plan and how do you create one? Sample 4-Point Safety Plan for someone who is being victimized by bullying: Keep records and detailed documentation of any ...

Toppling the Tyrant: The Bully at Work

By Donna Clark Love posted 08-11-2020
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Toppling the Tyrant: The Bully at Work By Donna Clark Love Thank you for attending my session, “Toppling the Tyrant: The Bully at Work”. I wish I could have seen you all in person, but I feel like I was able to connect with you through the chats you sent me and the discussion at the end of my presentation. I know that some of you are experiencing bullying in your schools, and some of you are also tolerating behaviors that are outside the realm of considerate conduct among your nursing teams. I hope that my presentation equipped you with some strategies you can utilize. During the chat session, I was not able to answer all of your questions. I ...

Responses to Q&A for It’s a Balancing Act: Technology and Today’s Youth (Screenagers Documentary Panel Discussion)

By Adebisi Adebowale, MS posted 08-08-2020
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During our session for NASN2020 Screenagers: It's a Blaancing Act panel, we weren't able to get to all the questions during the live Q&A. So here are a few more responses to the questions that was asked by the live audience. Question: Can you address how we can help support the mental health struggles of school-aged students that challenged by digital technology over usage? Answer: Have open and honest dialogue with your students. Not just once, but as often as needed and at every opportunity. School-aged students like open, honest, and transparent conversation where you're raw and genuine with them - even to the point of sharing your own success and ...

Chronic Absenteeism During Times of COVID

By Erin Maughan, PhD, MS, RN, PHNA-BC, FNASN, FAAN posted 08-07-2020
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School nurses asked for guidance on how to address chronic absenteeism this coming school year. Questions have included: should we track it? How do we track attendance for virtual school? and How do we promote attendance, while also telling students with COVID or other infectious symptoms to stay home? The key is to remember why we track attendance, and particularly chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is an evidence-based indicator of students at risk, not just of academic failure, but other social, emotional, or physical health concerns and health inequities (Jordan, 2020). COVID has exacerbated these disparities while also limiting usual surveillance ...

School Nurse Delegation: Do's and Don'ts of the D-Word FAQs

By Robin Shannon, DNP, RN, NCSN, FNASN posted 08-03-2020
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Hello Colleagues, Thanks so much for attending my session, School Nursing Delegation: Do’s and Don’ts of the D-Word. I wish we could have been together and I could have seen your smiling(?) faces during my presentation. Alas... Here are my replies to some of the chat questions we didn’t have time to discuss during the conference session. Robin Adair Shannon Download slides from the session . If a school administrator assigns someone as RN I am not comfortable w/letting them practice under my license what do you advise? A delegatee must be willing to be trained on the healthcare tack AND must be competent to perform the task after training ...

Field Trip Toolkit Post Session Follow-up

By Louise Wilson posted 08-01-2020
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Field Trip Toolkit Post Session Follow up Thank you for attending or listening to my session on meeting the health needs of students on field trips. During the session, there were multiple “chats” related to not being informed of field trips in a timely manner. Seems school nurses everywhere would like policies requiring 10 -30- 60-day notices (local-out of state-international) as suggested in the toolkit! Meeting the health needs of students during the school day while on campus is challenging. Doing so off campus on field trips even more so. I addressed some of the issues and challenges during our time together. The following are some answers to lingering ...

Taking Your Seat at the Table: Be Brave, Be Dynamic, Make it Count!  Q&A

By Liz Dozier posted 07-29-2020
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It was such a pleasure to connect with each of you during the closing keynote, Taking Your Seat at the Table: Be Brave, Be Dynamic, Make it Count! As promised, I am answering the questions here that I didn't get a chance to answer during our time together. I wish you much success in during this upcoming school year. It will be a journey and there will be ups and downs, but remember – you’ve got this, you were built for this moment! How do you drive staff if they are negative or not willing to change? What practices do you recommend to remain resilient? Although change is constant, it can be difficult for some. It is important to remember that as ...

Podcast - Taking Your Seat at the Table: Be Brave, Be Dynamic, Make it Count!

By Liz Dozier posted 06-23-2020
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Get ready for Virtual NASN2020 with this podcast highlighting my closing session Taking Your Seat at the Table: Be Brave, Be Dynamic, Make it Count! It will be broadcast on July 3, 2020 at 2:50 PM Eastern. If you miss it, you can watch a recording. NOTE: Liz Dozier is a national speaker, Founder and CEO of Chicago Beyond.

Podcast - Bullying in Schools and on the Job

By Donna Clark Love posted 06-16-2020
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Virtual NASN2020 is almost here! Join me, Donna Clark Love, at the conference; but hear a bit about my sessions now in this podcast. I have two sessions; both on Thursday, July 2, 2020. The first is at 11AM Eastern and it is titled Toppling the Tyrant - The Bully at Work . The second is at 2:50PM Eastern and is titled POWER HOUR: Handling Bullying Culture in Schools and on Nursing Teams . Enjoy and "see" you on July 2nd! NOTE: Donna Clark Love is an international speaker, author, and bullying expert.

Podcast - Mental Health and Digital Technology

By Adebisi Adebowale, MS posted 06-09-2020
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This podcast features a discussion about student mental health and digital technology usage in the times of COVID-19. Join me, Adebisi Adebowale in an exploration of the impact it will have when schools re-open and hear community outreach tips & strategies. NOTE: Adebisi Adebowale, international speaker, author millennial life coach & Upliftologist™ will participate in a panel discussion with Dr. Delaney Ruston, Jamy Gaynor & John Kriger (Moderator) during Virtual NASN2020 on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 2:16 PM EDT (1.5 CNE Contact Hour). The panel discussion is titled It’s a Balancing Act: Technology and Today’s Youth.

2020 Virtual PIPSN Business Meeting

By Cheryl Blake, MSN, RN, NCSN posted 06-05-2020
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Mark your calendars now for the 2020 Annual PIPSN Business Meeting. The PIPSN leadership is scheduling on a Zoom Business Meeting open to school nurses who are employed by a Private, Independent, or Parochial school. The meeting will be held during the NASN conference on Tuesday, June 30 at 7PM. Our long standing tradition of drawing for raffle prizes during the PIPSN meeting will continue during the 2020 meeting. Please watch the PIPSN Community Forum on SNN for upcoming information about the meeting and how to join it. Thank you. Cheryl Blake, PIPSN Immediate Past Chair

Don’t just sit there, do something!

By Liz Dozier posted 05-01-2020
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Please join me in the closing session, Taking Your Seat at the Table: Be Brave, Be Dynamic, Make it Count! , to learn how to help make your voice count as you continue to advocate for our students. I will be sharing my personal journey as a life-long learner and leader and how I had to reimagine what is possible in order to better lead my team, my students and my community. Many of our communities have been fighting against inequities that existed long before COVID-19. Now that COVID-19 has exacerbated those inequities, it is extremely critical to take drastic steps to advocate for our youth and their communities. The shelter in place and COVID-19 are certainly ...

NASN2020 is Going Virtual

By Laurie Combe, MN, NCSN, RN posted 04-29-2020
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With the date for the NASN Annual Conference drawing near, our primary focus has been the health and safety of our event participants. Having spent the year preparing for the event with our volunteers, presenters, exhibitors and event partners, we are very much looking forward to gathering in June. After thoughtful consideration, NASN is transitioning NASN2020 and NASN2020 Livestream into a virtual experience . We are excited about this new virtual direction as it provides our community an even more inclusive opportunity to come together in a time when we truly need each other. Virtual NASN2020 will kick off on the same dates, with a new look, an updated ...

Keeping You Informed: NASN2020

By Devin Dinkel posted 04-15-2020
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NASN2020 is just a little over two months away. We know these are unprecedented times and want to help you navigate during this period of uncertainty. What we know is that NASN2020 will occur. Whether it will occur face to face or virtually is something that NASN is considering, with wisdom, in light of all aspects of NASN2020. As we make our decision, we are consulting the appropriate NASN leadership and public health experts, and we are keeping in mind the health and safety of our attendees; the concerns of our speakers, exhibit and sponsorship partners; the safety of staff and service providers in Las Vegas; as well as the travel and time constraints ...

Uncertain Times and NASN2020

By Devin Dinkel posted 03-25-2020
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NASN knows this is an uncertain time and does not want to appear insensitive to the current pandemic. We have taken our NASN home page banner down temporarily. However, we are also mindful of the role that conference, perhaps this year more than ever, plays in connecting, informing, educating, inspiring, celebrating and energizing school nurses around the world. We know that NASN2020 will happen. Currently, we are still planning on holding our conference in Las Vegas at the end of June. However, NASN is watching the situation very closely, and, if necessary, will change to a virtual program platform if a better fit for our attendees. Either way, we hope ...

NASN2020 and Coronavirus Update

By Devin Dinkel posted 03-13-2020
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NASN2020 and Coronavirus Update We know you may have questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and what it means for you as an attendee of NASN2020. As the situation evolves, NASN will continue to provide updates and resources. NASN2020 is still on track for June 30-July 3, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NASN does know that you may have some questions and concerns. Below is The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ policy on room cancellations, their response regarding the coronavirus, and available resources. In further assistance with your travel plans, please note that most major airlines are waiving change fees on all classes of tickets purchased between March ...

Will the Coronavirus Disease 2019 affect NASN2020?

By Devin Dinkel posted 03-03-2020
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NASN2020 is scheduled for June 30-July 3, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NASN knows travel is likely on your mind. NASN is monitoring developments and has your health and safety in mind. The situation is rapidly changing, but all of us here at NASN are proceeding with cautious optimism. We currently have no plans to postpone or cancel NASN2020. NASN will certainly let you know if anything causes a change in our plans. Thank you for your support. You can find more information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 on the NASN website and visit the CDC website for the latest information.

Annual Conference Livestream Option

By NASN Inc posted 02-26-2020
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Are you unable to travel to Las Vegas to attend NASN2020, the NASN Annual Conference? If so, the livestream option may be for you! With the livestream option, you can still hear about top trending topics and issues impacting students and school nurses across the globe. The NASN2020 Livestream event includes admittance to seven (7) general sessions, including opening and closing keynotes, and two (2) breakout sessions. Up to 13.75 CNE contact hours can be earned. Be ready and prepared for the 2020-2021 school year with NASN2020 Livestream ! Get in on the fun and learn! You can watch at the beach, on your sofa or even in the car!