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| | NASN is pleased to announce the revision of all S.C.R.A.T.C.H. materials
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.
Learn more.
School nurses are in short supply
What parents should ask about on-site medical aid for the school year
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.
Read this article.
NEW Online CE, FREE to NASN Members!
School-Located Vaccination Clinics – Lessons Learned from Fall 2009 is now available in NASN’s Online Learning Center!
Non-member price is $20.00. Click here to access.
Supported by an educational grant from MedImmune
NASN seeks applicants for the position of Editor of NASN School Nurse
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.
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Network with colleagues all year long
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.
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NASN Educational Advancement Award
Applications are now being accepted for this award. Application deadline is October 15, 2010.
Learn more.
NASN Advocacy Education Award
Applications are now being accepted for this award. Application deadline is October 15, 2010.
Learn more.
New toolkit - Strong Bones RN, RU?
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.
Access this toolkit.
NEW in NASN's Bookstore School Nursing Certification Review UPDATED!
Get your copy today! ($39.00 plus s/h)
Using Nursing Languages in School Nursing Practice 2nd ed.
Get your copy today! ($20.00 plus s/h) Now Playing On NASN Radio! Listen Anywhere!
Avoiding the Big Mistakes in Vision Screening
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!
NASN Radio, Listen and Learn.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
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!!
Call for Abstract Submissions
Oral presentation submission deadline: 09/24/10.
Recall Alert: Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium
Approximately 137,000 metal necklaces and bracelets are being recalled due to high levels of cadmium. Visit Consumer Reports at clickcheckandprotect.org for more information and a complete list of product recalls.
Tell Us Your Story
NASN is applying for a grant and we are interested in collecting success stories that can be documented about school nurses who have been instrumental in improving the availability of healthy food and drinks, limiting unhealthy food and drinks, promoting increased physical activity, promoting active transportation to and from school, promoting health changes to policies and practices of procuring school food, and have encouraged parents and care givers to reduce screen time. Learn more. The Department of Education has asked for input on whether the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a barrier for providing health care for children in school, for fulfilling state mandates for reporting infectious diseases, to holding school located vaccination clinics, and interacting with health care providers, acute care facilities and/or public health officials. If you have experienced any one of these barriers or other barriers due to FERPA or HIPAA, please tell us your story. Voices of Meningitis Update
Raise Your Voice for Meningitis Prevention
NASN is pleased to announce the Voices of Meningitis Challenge, an initiative to highlight member successes in raising awareness of meningococcal disease prevention within their communities. NASN encourages all members to Raise Their Voice in the fight against meningococcal meningitis.
A comprehensive Voices of Meningitis Challenge "how-to guide" is available to provide school nurses with suggested ideas and strategies to implement activities using free, ready-to-use Voices materials. To learn about the Challenge, click here.
Majority of States Fail to Provide Children with Adequate Access to Health Care in School
Most states do not employ enough school nurses to meet student demands, study finds.
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