Featured Content & Announcements

NASN Launches Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Program!
NASN has launched “Smart Moves, Smart Choices,” a program that responds to the growing rate of prescription drug abuse among middle and high school students nationwide. NASN has teamed up with PriCara®, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on the program, which features free resources for school nurses and teachers to educate teens about the serious risks of abusing prescription medicines. The program includes videos and lesson plans for the.Medic, a health and wellness feature of MacNeil/Lehrer Productions’ the.News, a new national news service for middle and high school students. (press release) Learn more > > >

Help Families Fight the Abuse of Rx and OTC Drugs
In response to the growing problem of prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) drug abuse, D.A.R.E. America, in cooperation with Abbott Laboratories and Consumer Healthcare Products Association, introduced High School and Parent/Community lessons to fight Rx and OTC drug abuse. These free materials are available to NASN members (login required).
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Prescription Drug Abuse Toolkit - Now Available!
“The Current State of Teenage Drug Abuse: Trend Toward Prescription Drug” initiative answers the call made by school nurses for educational resources and practical tools to support strategies for preventing, identifying, and managing teenage prescription drug misuse and abuse. This program was supported by an educational grant from PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, administered by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC. The online toolkit features free practical, downloadable tools and worksheets for school nurses to use and distribute to students, educators, and parents. Learn More >>>

CDC Urges Pre-Teen Vaccination with New Public Service Announcements
The CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases has released new PSAs urging parents of 11- and 12- year olds to vaccinate their kids to protect them against serious, sometimes life-threatening diseases such as meningitis, whooping cough, and cervical cancer.
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Free Bone Health Nutrition and Activity Journals for Students!
Help support the national bone health campaign and increase bone-healthy habits in girls ages 9-14 with fun and informative nutrition and activity journals. High-quality and colorful journals available only in bulk, with minimum orders of 500. Click here or contact Darcy Sawatzki at 202-842-3600 x253 to place orders.

Back to School: NASN Continues Annual Program to Help Members Fight Flu
Now that a new school year has begun and flu season is around the corner, remember to checkout NASN's "Don't Get Sidelined by the Flu" program, which provides resources and tools to educate parents, faculty, and students about preventing and treating influenza. The materials are available in English and Spanish. Click here to access these resources.

NASN has launched Give Your Kids a Boost!, a national awareness campaign about the importance of whooping cough booster shots for preteens/teens. NASN’s Jean Grabeel and Carolina Sandoval are encouraging parents to talk to their preteen/teen’s school nurse or healthcare provider about protecting themselves from whooping cough. Learn more > > >

Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Bill - H.R. 6201
Learn about the first-ever bill to improve the ratio of students-to-school nurses. Read more >>>

Abstract Submission
2009 Call for Abstracts - NASN invites you to electronically submit an abstract for a poster presentation (Oral presentation deadline was 09/05/08).
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Healthy Schools Program
Check out the Healthy Schools Program of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation! It offers real tools and solutions for schools to become healthier places promoting physical activity and healthy eating for students and staff. The best-practice program provides schools with on-site and on-line technical assistance and resources. Any school in the country can join the Healthy Schools Program and qualify for national awards for their efforts to create healthier school environments. For more information click here or call 1-888-KID-HLTH.

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