http://www.nasn.org The National Association of School Nurses supports the health and educational success of children and youth by developing and providing leadership to advance school nursing practice by specialized registered nurses. http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/Images/logo_letterhead.jpg http://www.nasn.org 2009 National Association of School Nurses. All rights reserved. Association Please note that this feed will no longer be publishing updates for the NASN Web site. To continue receiving updates from the NASN Web site, please visit the NASN Web site and subscribe to our new feed linked in the news and announcement section on the home page. NASN also has a feed on our Press Release page in our Press Room. Try subscribing to this one too for these updates. Visit our Engage and Connect page for ways to connect with NASN via social media, surveys and more. http://www.nasn.org Wed, 18 May 2011 11:05:05 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Sat, 14 May 2011 15:30:05 EDT This week's poll asks about programs conducted during the last months of school to facilitate fully immunized students in the fall. http://www.nasn.org Sat, 14 May 2011 15:30:15 EDT Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mon, 09 May 2011 15:30:45 EDT NASN announces the results of the 2011 NASN Elections. The NASN president-elect designee is Carolyn Duff. The NASN secretary-elect designee is Carmen Teskey. The newly elected Nominating Committee member is Janice Doyle. Thanks goes out to all candidates and thank you to the nominating committee for a job well done! Congratulations to the new NASN leaders! Mon, 09 May 2011 15:30:55 EDT NASN honors the thousands of professionals serving our children and youth in schools who keep them healthy and ready to learn. Please visit our campaign page for messages from NASN and resources. A special 5-part NASN Radio series begins today! Be sure to catch every broadcast this week. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=70 Mon, 09 May 2011 15:30:35 EDT Sally has served as NASN Director of Education since September 2010. Previously, Sally was the Executive Director of the New York Statewide School Health Services Center. She has a long history with NASN having served as a board member from New York state as well as co-chair of the 100 Years of School Nursing Celebration. Mon, 09 May 2011 15:30:25 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Mon, 09 May 2011 15:30:05 EDT This week's poll asks about being paid on a teacher's salary scale. http://www.nasn.org Mon, 09 May 2011 15:30:15 EDT School nurses save lives every day. NASN is working with important stakeholders to promote the role of school nurses and the important expertise that a school nurse brings to all phases of emergency management planning and implementation. This 7 minute survey asks vital questions that describe your experience in managing emergencies and planning for potential disasters. Please respond today and be heard! http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22C8DGPZ9WE/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:41:25 EDT Don't be misled by unproven claims on some hand sanitizers and antiseptic products sold without a prescription. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:41:35 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:41:05 EDT This week's poll asks about School Nurse Day. http://www.nasn.org Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:41:15 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:00:05 EDT Center to Champion Nursing in America Submissions Due May 31, 2011. http://championnursing.org/second-nursing-america-photo-contest-main Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:00:15 EDT New deadline April 29, 2011 http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=109 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:00:25 EDT The Board of Directors of NASN, staff and members wish Amy Garcia, Executive Director of NASN, well as she leaves the association to take the position of Chief Programs Officer at the American Nurses Association. Amy's accomplishments and contributions shaped NASN as she guided the association through its transition to the Washington DC area. Amy leaves us with a legacy of strong collaboration with partners and an enduring vision for the future of school nursing. Sally Schoessler, Director of Nursing Education, has been working closely with Amy and will serve as Interim Executive Director to ensure a smooth transition in leadership. http://www.nasn.org Thu, 18 Apr 2011 21:05:45 EDT The National Association of School Nurses is seeking an experienced healthcare professional registered nurse to serve as its executive director to build on its exceptional 43-year record of supporting the health and educational success of children and youth by developing and providing leadership to advance school nursing practice by specialized registered nurses. NASN is a not for profit professional membership association located in Silver Spring, Maryland (adjacent to Washington, DC). Feel free to share with an interested colleague! http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/2011_NASN_Executive_Director_position.pdf Thu, 18 Apr 2011 21:05:55 EDT April 06, 2011 - Report: Asthma Prevalence, High Related Costs Likely to Worsen in U.S. if Congress Blocks Clean Air Act Updates http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/report-asthma-prevalence-high-related-costs-likely-to-worsen-in-us-if-congress-blocks-clean-air-act-updates-119335219.html Thu, 18 Apr 2011 21:05:35 EDT NASN is seeking five School Nurses to become trainers for the half-day School Emergency Triage Training (SETT) program. This instructors' training will be held in conjunction with the NASN's Annual Conference - SETT Preconference Session on June 29, 2011 in Washington, DC. The SETT program provides school nurses with the knowledge, skills, and resources to perform as leaders of First-Aid teams in response to mass casualty events occurring in schools. For more information and to apply, click here. Application deadline - May 8, 2001. https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/submissions/substart.asp Thu, 18 Apr 2011 21:05:25 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Thu, 18 Apr 2011 21:05:05 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about ticks and tick borne disease. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Thu, 18 Apr 2011 21:05:15 EDT NASN's membership survey provides valuable information that influences association priorities, product development and strategic goals. Members who complete the survey can elect to be entered into a random drawing for a scholarship to attend the 43rd Annual Conference in Washington, DC from June 30 - 3, 2011. The scholarships are funded by Reckitt Benckiser: The Makers of Lysol (R) Brand Products. The survey is 46 questions and takes 15 minutes to complete. https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/members/login.asp Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:15:35 EDT NASN partners with National Healthy Schools Day which is a great day for everyone to celebrate and promote healthy and green indoor school environments for all children and staff. National Healthy Schools Day promotes activities nationwide to highlight the importance of clean indoor air in schools. You are invited to create an activity that educates others and celebrates your successes. Start your planning today by browsing the many activity suggestions and tools. If you have questions and require additional help, sign-up for one of the informational conference calls. Most importantly, once planned, make sure you REGISTER your activity to put School IAQ on the Map. National Healthy Schools Day is coordinated by Healthy Schools Network in cooperation with U.S. EPA and the Council of Educational Facility Planners - International (CEFPI) and promotes the use of US EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools program. It is the first day of School Building Week. Visit NASN's home page for more information. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:15:25 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:15:05 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about using telehealth to observe and assist UAPs or LPNs. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:15:15 EDT Are you a beginning or experienced nurse researcher? Did you know a one-time application fee of $100 gives you the opportunity to potentially be considered for one of 30 grants available through the ANF Nursing Research Grants (NRG) Program that match the applicant's eligibility? The 2011 ANF NRG applications are online now. Visit www.ANFonline.org now to learn more about the 2011 ANF Nursing Research Grants! Application deadline is May 2, 2011. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=642 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:35:35 EDT American Healthcare Institute (AHI) partners with NASN each year to hold regional summer conferences. The NASN-AHI scholarship was developed in honor of Jeanne Kiefner, an AHI Advances in School Nursing Summer Conference chairperson. The award is funded by AHI to improve school nursing by assisting registered nurses employed in schools to advance their education. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=92 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:35:25 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:35:05 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about families following through on referrals from hearing or vision screening. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:35:15 EDT By Julie Edwards and school nurses from around the nation. School nurses share their funniest stories about the things kids do, the things they say, and the often colorful way they look at time. Laugh-out-loud funny, these stories share the wonderful world of school nursing. Hailed as heroes and healers, school nurses make a difference every day. Come enjoy a laugh with a school nurse and see why they must be truly prepared for anything. https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/members/viewitem.asp Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:45:55 EDT NASN is very proud to join with GLSEN in support of the Safe Space. For the next 30 days, GLSEN is providing 350 "free" kits to our members on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. We encourage you to go now to GLSEN's Safe Space campaign website to learn more and order your kit. Limited to one donated kit per NASN member (additional kits $20 each). When ordering, please select your school's name and then follow directions to send a kit to yourself care of your school address. If your school had already received a kit, please select another school not already engaged in the campaign. Use code: NASN35a. http://www.safespacekit.com/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:45:45 EDT NASN partners with National Healthy Schools Day which is a great day for everyone to celebrate and promote healthy and green indoor school environments for all children and staff. National Healthy Schools Day promotes activities nationwide to highlight the importance of clean indoor air in schools. You are invited to create an activity that educates others and celebrates your successes. Start your planning today by browsing the many activity suggestions and tools. If you have questions and require additional help, sign-up for one of the informational conference calls. Most importantly, once planned, make sure you REGISTER your activity to put School IAQ on the Map. National Healthy Schools Day is coordinated by Healthy Schools Network in cooperation with U.S. EPA and the Council of Educational Facility Planners - International (CEFPI) and promotes the use of US EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools program. It is the first day of School Building Week. http://www.nationalhealthyschoolsday.org/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:45:35 EDT It is vital for every school nurse to educate their school administrators, school boards, community groups and parent/teacher organizations about the important contributions that school nurses make to the health and safety of students, the school and community. NASN is pleased to provide a Power Point presentation and presenter's guide titled "Schools + School Nurses = Safe and Healthy Students." This will help you "make the case" for providing funding for school nursing. Resources free for NASN members. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=665 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:45:25 EDT NASN's membership survey provides valuable information that influences association priorities, product development and strategic goals. Members who complete the survey can elect to be entered into a random drawing for a scholarship to attend the 43rd Annual Conference in Washington, DC from June 30 - July 3, 2011. The scholarships are funded by Reckitt Benckiser: The Makers of Lysol (R) Brand Products. The survey is 46 questions and takes 20 minutes to complete. Member login required. https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/members/surveys.asp Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:45:15 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:45:05 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks if you think your job is at risk for the coming school year. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:55:25 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:55:05 EDT Pass the link along and ask: Who cares for your child at school? http://bit.ly/hcMLDI Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:35:15 EDT The FDA wants to know the medication safety issues nurses encounter. The FDA invites your comments and suggestions, so that they can learn more about how medication harm occurs and what interventions will help. http://www.fda.gov/safeuseinitiative Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:35:35 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks how many days you've taken off this year for illness. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:35:25 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:35:05 EDT 3 Things Every School Nurse Needs to Know About SBHCs - There are over 2000 school based health centers (SBHCs) across the United States. Learn how they help school nurses and help students. Also find out what is the biggest myth about SBHCs. NASN Radio, Listen and Learn. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:40:25 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:40:15 EDT This week's Quick Polls ask about a medical director or school physician in your school district. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:40:05 EDT 3 Things Every School Nurse Needs to Know About SBHCs http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:25:25 EDT Now available to download and order from the NDEP website! The Guide contains user-friendly tools, copier-ready emergency care plans, a sample IHP, diabetes primer and glossary, and a review of school responsibilities under federal laws. http://ndep.nih.gov/publications/PublicationDetail.aspx?PubId=97#main Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:25:35 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:25:15 EDT This week's Quick Polls ask about contacting state or federal legislators about a health or education issue. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:25:05 EDT American Healthcare Institute (AHI) partners with NASN each year to hold regional summer conferences. The NASN-AHI scholarship was developed in honor of Jeanne Kiefner, an AHI Advances in School Nursing Summer Conference chairperson. The award is funded by AHI to improve school nursing by assisting registered nurses employed in schools to advance their education. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=92 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:40:25 EDT 1.0 CNE Contact Hour each. FREE to NASN Members! (Non-member price per module: $15.00). This program is supported by an educational grant from sanofi-aventis U.S. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=111 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:40:35 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:40:15 EDT This week's Quick Polls ask about the six GIP recommendations for asthma control and if you have championed a change in school nutrition or physical activity in the current school year. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:40:05 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:55:15 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks if you attended your NASN state affiliate's conference in the last 12 months? http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:55:05 EDT Program will provide school nurses with oral health resources and messages. http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/releases/2011_01_31_NASN_ADA.pdf Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:55:25 EDT Entire study. http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/2007_Burkhardt_Report.pdf Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:55:35 EDT Fact sheet. http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/resources/smsc_fact_sheet.pdf Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:55:45 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:30:15 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about paying for online access to a full-text health science library. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:30:05 EDT The full conference schedule has been posted and registration is open. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=109 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:30:25 EDT Additional letters have been published. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=480 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:30:35 EDT The FDA has published the following report saying that they have "recently detected an increase in the number of reports to VAERS [Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System] of febrile seizures following vaccination with Fluzone (trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine or TIV, manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.)...these reported febrile seizures have primarily been seen in children younger than 2 years of age. "VAERS only provides a signal that warrants further investigation and that influenza vaccination for those under two years of age remain UNCHANGED. Visit NASN's home page for links regarding this topic. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:30:45 EDT When and How to Use Individualized Health Plans for Students http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:30:55 EDT From NASN http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=400 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:30:58 EDT Early Survey Results Ring Loud Alarms http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/releases/2011_01_11_NASN_HSN.pdf Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:02:55 EDT Promotional video http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=109 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:02:05 EDT 1.0 CNE Contact Hour - FREE to NASN Members! (Non-member price: $15.00). This program is supported by an educational grant from sanofi-aventis U.S. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=111 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:50:55 EDT NASN is now accepting applications for Proposed Research Project grants and Completed Research Project awards. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=371 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:50:45 EDT NASN is now accepting nominations from NASN members. https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/submissions/substart.asp Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:50:35 EDT Nominations are accepted from a current or past NASN Director, NASN Affiliate President or Consortium of School Nurse Educator special interest group member. Download the guidelines and nomination form. http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/profession/educatorrecognitionapp.doc Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:50:25 EDT Nominations are accepted from an NASN Director or a Private and Parochial School Nurse special interest group member. Download the guidelines and nomination form. http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/profession/ppsnrecognitionapp.doc Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:50:05 EDT NASN is offering a $3500 research grant through the American Nurses Foundation (ANF) for beginner and experienced nurse researchers for studies to advance nursing science and enhance care. Awardee must be a NASN member and a qualified professional school nurse engaged in school nurse practice, education or research. Ellen B. Buckner, DSN, RN, of Mobile, Alabama, is the 2010 NASN / ANF Scholar for her study, Building a Statewide Infrastructure for School Nurse Research. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=642 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:50:15 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:35:15 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks how you found your school nurse job. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:35:05 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:40:15 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about the farm to school program. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:40:05 EDT This new interface makes it easier than ever to support school nursing research and scholarships. https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/members/donations.asp Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:50:58 EDT Sharing your story can help prevent serious diseases and conditions. If you've had experience with diseases or health-related issues, we invite you to share it with us. https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/submissions/substart.asp Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:50:55 EDT Candidate data and statements of view have been posted. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=628 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:50:45 EDT This document has been updated to include current statistics. http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/about/press_room_faq.pdf Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:50:35 EDT The content on this page has been updated to include new case study examples and access to campaign videos. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=649 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:50:25 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:50:15 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about policies with students being unattended in the school health office. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:50:05 EDT Revised 2010. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=349 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:50:15 EDT Revised flyer. http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/education/flyermat.pdf Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:50:05 EDT Informational document. http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/legislation/2009_ratio_improvement_act.pdf Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:50:25 EDT Top 10 Tips For Keeping Kids in School During Flu Season. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:50:35 EDT Reauthorize the National Commission on Children and Disasters. http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/legislation/2010_11_16_NCCD.pdf Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:50:45 EDT Saturday, January 29, 2011 http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/education/flyerhands_tn.pdf Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:50:55 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:40:15 EDT Press release. http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/releases/2010_12_07_SMSC.pdf Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:10:35 EDT This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). NASN is pleased to partner with CDC this NIVW, and this flu season overall, in encouraging more individuals to get a flu vaccine this season. Listen to a message from Amy Garcia, NASN Executive Director and Read a Flu Article for school nurses. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:10:25 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:10:15 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about speaker handouts at multi-day educational meetings. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:10:05 EDT By Julie Edwards and school nurses from...around the nation. School nurses tell their stories from the front, describing the joys of the job, and the many challenges they face. From humorous to heart-wrenching, these stories ...share the wonderful world of school nursing. Hailed as heroes and healers, school nurses make a difference every day. Share in their inspiring stories. $18 for NASN Members. Order your brand new copy for the perfect holiday gift for your favorite school nurse! https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/members/createorder.asp Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:50:05 EDT NASN supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) decision to amend the meningococcal immunization recommendations to include a booster dose. Read the NASN statement. http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/statements/2010-11-12_meningococcal_immunization.pdf Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:15:05 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:15:15 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about the availability of free water to consume with lunch. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:15:25 EDT NASN congratulates Ellen B. Buckner, DSN, RN on being named the 2010 NASN/American Nurses Foundation Scholar. Dr. Buckner will receive $3500 to conduct the research study: Building a Statewide Infrastructure for School Nurse Research. Dr. Buckner is on faculty at the University of Southern Alabama. Find out more about the American Nurses Foundation Scholars http://www.anfonline.org/MainCategory/NursingResearchGrant/NRGScholars.aspx Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:45:05 EDT NASN is conducting a needs assessment to determine the educational and skill needs of school nurses related to managing asthma triggers and indoor air quality in their schools as part of a four year funded project between NASN and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Indoor Air Quality division. Information from the needs assessment will be used to guide the development and implementation of NASN's proposed project and equip school nurses to effect positive change in the environment in their schools. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZJGRJBD Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:45:35 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:45:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about your participation in the recent election. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:45:15 EDT Nominations are currently being accepted for the Lillian Wald Legislator/public policy recognition award and are due by November 15, 2010. Please review criteria and the nomination form. If you have any questions, please contact Tia Campbell at tcampbell@nasn.org. http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/profession/recognitionapp.doc Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:30:15 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:30:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about your previous visits to Washington DC. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:30:05 EDT An eLetter from Martha Bergren, NASN Director of Research published in Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/eletters/126/3/592 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:25:45 EDT Maintaining healthy skin is an important part of any teen's physical and emotional well-being. Check out NASN's new free back-to-school skin health tips for caregivers. Pass along to parents and your colleagues. You may print the document out or email it. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=660 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:25:35 EDT Support school-based flu vaccination today! Follow this message on Twitter and please help pass along. Thanks for all you do! #nasnflushot http://t.co/zl5BySP Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:25:15 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:25:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about your non nurse supervisor and access to electronic student health records. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:25:05 EDT Seasonal Influenza Prevention and Management in the School Setting: Principles and Practice [This continuing education (CE) offering was supported by the Cooperative Agreement Number 5U66IP000392 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This 2010 CE is revised and updated from Practice and Principles of Influenza Management in the School Setting: The School Nurse's Role (2007), originally supported by an unrestricted educational grant from sanofi pasteur. The current version of the CE offering is based on the most current ACIP recommendations published in August 6, 2010, MMWR, 59(RR08).] http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=111 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:15:45 EDT School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (2005) has been revised using the new ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010) document and other foundational documents. NASN invites your feedback on this important document. Feedback must be received by October 22, 2010. https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/submissions/substart.asp Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:15:35 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:15:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about the CDC recommendation for moderate activity. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:15:05 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:35:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about your school's attendance/truancy team. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:35:05 EDT Researchers at Wright State University College of Nursing and Health are interested in school nurses' experience with BMI screening in public elementary schools. Researchers are especially interested in fundamental tasks associated with BMI screening, policy, physical and social environments, access to quality health care and risks to BMI screening. Thank you for your participation! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NASNBMISurvey Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:35:15 EDT NASN encourages school nurses to participate in the Voices of Meningitis Challenge for a chance to win a free trip to the 2011 NASN Annual Conference in Washington, DC by helping to educate local communities about meningococcal disease prevention and submitting case studies of their work. No effort is too small! Click here to learn more about how to participate in the Challenge and access the online case study submission form. Deadline: December 31, 2010. https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/submissions/substart.asp Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:35:35 EDT NASN continues to encourage the expansion of school nurses' international involvement. Read the full Resolution on Global School Nursing. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=61 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:35:45 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:30:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about health literacy. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:30:05 EDT This page has been updated. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=398 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:30:15 EDT This page has been updated. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=397 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:30:35 EDT Researchers at Wright State University College of Nursing and Health are interested in school nurses' experience with BMI screening in public elementary schools. Researchers are especially interested in fundamental tasks associated with BMI screening, policy, physical and social environments, access to quality health care and risks to BMI screening. Thank you for your participation! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NASNBMISurvey Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:30:45 EDT The Graduate Student discussion list is a forum to provide support and a network opportunity for school nurses pursuing a masters or doctoral degree. If this list is for you, join today! [member login required] http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=650 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:30:55 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:30:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks if the school you serve had a bedbug outbreak in the last 12 months? http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:30:05 EDT NASN is seeking 14 school nurses to become trainers for the 1-day School Nurse Managing Asthma Triggers Program (MAT). This program is supported by a grant to NASN from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/submissions/substart.asp Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:30:15 EDT Join NASN and support school nursing practice! Starting September 15, 2010, the first 350 individuals to join NASN for the first time will receive a complimentary copy of the 2007 School Nursing Certification Review by Dr. Janice Selekman and Linda C. Wolfe. Learn more about NASN membership. https://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=59 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:30:35 EDT NASN made public comments on Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act: Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Enforcement Rules (Document ID HHS-OCR-2010-0016-0001). The proposed revision suggests that providers be able to accept parent oral authorization to share immunization information with school as opposed to the written authorization now required. NASN recommends treating schools as a public health agency and not requiring any authorization to share immunization information with schools. Visit NASN online to see the full public comments made. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-07-14/pdf/2010-16718.pdf Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:30:45 EDT Subscribe to the School Safety Alert Program for the latest product recall information. Also subscribe for text message alerts by texting SAFE to 76666. http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safetyalerts/rss.xml Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:30:55 EDT School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (2005) has been revised using the new ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010) document and other foundational documents. NASN invites your feedback on this important document. Feedback must be received by October 22, 2010. https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/submissions/substart.asp Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:30:56 EDT Teachable Moments: The School Nurse's Critical Role - When Parents Opt Out of Vaccinating Their Children [Supported by an educational grant from MedImmune] and A Nurse's Approach to Handling Sexting and Cyberbullying are now available in NASN's Online Learning Center! Non-member price for each module is $15.00. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=111 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:30:57 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:25:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about partnerships between school and other community resources. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:25:05 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:15:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about out of my pocket funds you spend for your practice. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:15:05 EDT NASN receives a Division B Honorable Mention in the Podcast category. http://www.asaecenter.org/AboutUs/newsreldetail.cfm?ItemNumber=51677 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:25:05 EDT This page has been updated to include the resources offered by Stop Bullying Now! http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=402 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:25:15 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:25:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about parents access to their student's health records online. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:25:35 EDT Updates have been posted to this page. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=398 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:50:25 EDT Updates have been posted to this page. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=397 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:50:05 EDT Updates have been posted to this page. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=480 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:50:15 EDT School Nurses Call on Parents to Vaccinate their Preteens and Teens Against Meningococcal Meningitis Before School Year Begins - Vaccination rates are low, leaving millions unprotected http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/releases/2010_08_20_VOM.pdf Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:50:35 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:20:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about school based clinics. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:20:05 EDT The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) is looking for local education agencies/school districts with a school-based asthma management program that has a component which currently links students with asthma to asthma health care providers in their communities. CDC is interested in gaining a better understanding of such programs and will be conducting site visits with selected school districts to learn more about them. CDC may offer assistance in evaluating the programs based on these site visits. Submission Deadline extended to Wednesday, August 25, 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/evaluation/rapid/nominations.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:25:45 EDT S.C.R.A.T.C.H. (School and Community Resources to Avoid and Take Control of Head Lice) is an educational campaign for school nurse use about the management of head lice. Web-based program materials include a slide kit: Head Lice in Children: A Real Head Scratcher for the Community, fact sheets for nurses and parents, plus a Dear Parent letter. The materials are part of an ongoing partnership with Shionogi Pharma, Inc. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=623 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:25:35 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:25:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about a school social worker at your school. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:25:05 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:30:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about policies regarding using cell phone while driving on school business. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:30:05 EDT This article from Marketwatch.com (Wall Street Journal digital network) addresses the problem of school nursing shortages across the Nation. The role of the school nurse is highlighted for parents, stating that a registered school nurse at school can recognize medical issues parents may have missed and be a powerful advocate to ensure every school has life-saving equipment, regardless of a child's health status. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/school-nurses-are-in-short-supply-2010-08-04 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:30:15 EDT Devin Dinkel will plan the National Association of School Nurses Annual Conference. http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/releases/2010_08_11_devin_dinkel.pdf Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:30:35 EDT Sally Schoessler, RN, BSN, MSEd will join the National Association of School Nursing. http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/releases/2010_08_09_sally_schoessler.pdf Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:30:45 EDT School-Located Vaccination Clinics - Lessons Learned from Fall 2009 is now available in NASN's Online Learning Center! Non-member price is $20.00. Supported by an educational grant from MedImmune http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=111 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:30:55 EDT NASN seeks an applicant for a three-year term with possible re-appointment. Orientation to the publishing process, training in the online manuscript system, and an editorial stipend are provided. The Editor will report to the Executive Director of NASN and work closely with the editorial committee. This is a part time, contracted position. https://www.nasn.org/portals/0/2010_editor_NASN_School_Nurse.doc Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:30:25 EDT This project began in August 2009 and encompasses Phase III of National Quality Forum's 2009-2010 work on patient outcomes measures. Phase III focuses on child health and mental health outcomes. Patient Outcomes Measures: Phases I and II focused on measures in 21 condition-specific areas. In Phase III, sixteen measures are recommended for NQF endorsement. Visit NASN's home page for links to view the outcome measures and comment. https://www.nasn.org Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:37:25 EDT Applications are now being accepted for this award. Application deadline is October 15, 2010. https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/submissions/substart.asp Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:30:05 EDT Applications are now being accepted for this award. Application deadline is October 15, 2010. https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/submissions/substart.asp Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:30:15 EDT The NASN member discussion lists are easy to join and a great way to network with colleagues all year long!! NASN has 11 discussion lists just for NASN members. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=67 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:30:35 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:15:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about pregnant or parenting students and / or teen parents of students. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:15:05 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about nurse hours in your district this fall. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:05 EDT Developed in partnership with the Best Bones Forever! campaign and the National Osteoporosis Foundation, this toolkit provides monthly activities, handouts, and lesson plans to teach students about bone health. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=656 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:15 EDT School Nursing Certification Review UPDATED! $39.00 plus s/h https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/members/viewitem.asp? Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:35 EDT Using Nursing Languages in School Nursing Practice 2nd ed. $20.00 plus s/h https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/members/viewitem.asp? Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:45 EDT Do you know everything you should about vision screening? There is much more to know than meets the eye. Our panel of experts brings us the latest findings from a multi-year study on child vision screening. Tune in and learn how to avoid the most common mistakes. NASN Radio segments are meant to be shared! We encourage you to share this important information with your school community, professional circles and social networks. Act today to get the word out! http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:55 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:10:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about staffing in your district this fall. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:10:05 EDT Read the latest edition of this publication. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:30:25 EDT This week's Quick Poll asks about investing in continuing education this summer. http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:30:05 EDT Thank you to all who joined us in Chicago for NASN's Annual Conference. We had so much fun that we're already planning for NASN2011, our 43rd Annual Conference in Washington, DC from June 29 - July 3, 2011. Hope to see you there! Our Call for Abstract Submissions is now open. The Oral Presentation submission deadline is September 24, 2010. https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/submissions/substart.asp Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:30:35 EDT As a school nurse, you know how expensive medications can be, particularly if you, your co-workers, your students or their families are un-insured or under insured. This program is being provided to you to help lower their prescription drug costs. This is NOT insurance. This is a discount program that works at a large number of pharmacies and grocery stores. This card can be provided to anyone associated with the school(s) that you serve. You, your family, staff members, volunteers, any or all students and their families. http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/membership/prescription_drug_card_landing_page.html Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:30:45 EDT