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<title>National Association of School Nurses</title>
<link>http://www.nasn.org</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<copyright>2009 National Association of School Nurses. All rights reserved.</copyright>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about nurse hours in your district this fall.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>New toolkit - Strong Bones RN, RU?</title>
<description>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.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=656</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NEW in NASN's Bookstore</title>
<description>School Nursing Certification Review UPDATED!  $39.00 plus s/h</description>
<link>https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/members/viewitem.asp?</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:35 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NEW in NASN's Bookstore</title>
<description>Using Nursing Languages in School Nursing Practice 2nd ed.  $20.00 plus s/h</description>
<link>https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/members/viewitem.asp?</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:45 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Now Playing On NASN Radio! Listen Anywhere! Avoiding the Big Mistakes in Vision Screening</title>
<description>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!</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:55 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:10:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about staffing in your district this fall.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:10:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:30:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about investing in continuing education this summer.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:30:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Save the Date!!!</title>
<description>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.</description>
<link>https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/submissions/substart.asp</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:30:35 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Free Discount Prescription Drug Card</title>
<description>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.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/membership/prescription_drug_card_landing_page.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:30:45 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:14:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about accessing full text journal articles found in data bases searches.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:14:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Now Playing On NASN Radio! - 3 Lessons from a School Emergency </title>
<description>Have you had to make a life or death call in a school emergency? School nurse Marianne Glassman did. It was just another typical school day until she got "the call." Suddenly, she found a student's life in her hands, with seconds to make what would be a life or death decision. Listen as Marianne Glassman, RN, shares what she learned that you need to know. This is the second segment in the AED series. 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!</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:50:35 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Voices of Meningitis Update- Raise Your Voice for Meningitis Prevention</title>
<description>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.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=649</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:50:45 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:50:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about your use of databases of health or education literature.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:50:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:36:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks how many paid summer days without students in attendance do you work.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:36:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Immediate Opening for Director of Nursing at NASN</title>
<description>The National Association of School Nurses is seeking a Masters or Doctoral prepared nurse to manage the continuing nursing education provider unit and assist with development of position statements and issue briefs. This nurse will work with NASN leadership on the development and revision of policy and position statements. He or she will work closely with the advocacy and research functions to help advance the profession of school nursing. Feel free to share with an interested colleague!</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=145</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 09:10:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Affiliate Organization Presidents </title>
<description>This page has recently been edited.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=138</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 09:10:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Recall Alerts </title>
<description>Visit NASN's home page for recall information and links to sites with more information.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 09:10:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Tell Us Your Story - Healthy Eating and Physical Activity </title>
<description>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.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=647</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 09:10:35 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>School Nurses International - Save the Date</title>
<description>16th Biennial Conference 2011 in Hong Kong.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=382</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 09:10:45 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>National Advocacy Efforts</title>
<description>This page has recently been edited.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=398</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 09:10:55 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 09:36:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks who pays for your professional conference expenses.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 09:36:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Now Playing On NASN Radio! - 5 Ways to Tell if You are Really Ready</title>
<description>Are you as ready to handle a cardiac emergency at school as you think you are?  Being ready involves multiple levels of preparation. If a cardiac emergency occurs on your watch, people will be counting on you to save lives. Listen as Dr. Mary "Beth" Mancini, RN, Ph.D., CAN, FAAN discusses with NASN Executive Director Amy Garcia ways to make sure you haven't overlooked anything.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 08:15:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Arkansas School Nurses Take Initiative Against Childhood Obesity and Diabetes</title>
<description>Press Release - 700+ School Nurses Participate in Childhood Obesity Prevention and Diabetes Management Programs.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/releases/2010_04_26_AR_SCOPE.pdf</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 08:15:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Recalled Products are Hidden Hazards</title>
<description>The National School Safety Coalition is launching the Click, Check and Protect Campaign to alert parents, schools, health officials and educators about dangerous - and even lethal - recalled products that may be present in homes and schools. In order to keep everyone informed about vital safety alerts and recall information, please share the following link with your colleagues and families in your community.</description>
<link>http://www.clickcheckandprotect.org</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 15:50:55 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>APHA Public Health Fellowship Deadline Is May 17</title>
<description>It is not too late to apply for the APHA Government Fellowship. The fellowship will begin in January 2011 and continue through December 2011. APHA is looking for candidates with strong public health credentials who wish to spend one year in Washington, D.C., working in a congressional office on legislative and policy issues such as health, the environment or other public health concerns. The fellow will have the opportunity to see first-hand how public policy impacts public health and to offer their public health expertise to policy-makers.</description>
<link>http://www.apha.org/advocacy/fellowship/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 15:50:35 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Time for Prom and Graduation? Time To Talk with Teens</title>
<description>A new national study released by the Partnership for a Drug Free America confirmed that teens don't recognize the dangers of driving on prom and graduation night, even though they think their peers may be more likely to drink on these occasions. For resources and more information, visit TimetoTalk.org. NASN is a strategic partner of the Time to Talk campaign.</description>
<link>http://www.timetotalk.org</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 15:50:40 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 15:50:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about your membership with the school's Parent Teacher association?</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 15:50:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>FERPA HIPAA Privacy: Tell NASN Your Story</title>
<description>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.</description>
<link>https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/submissions/substart.asp</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 16:15:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Election Results Announced</title>
<description>NASN ballots were certified last week and the results are being announced. Congratulations goes out to Tia Campbell, Vice President Designee, and Sharon Lothridge, Nominating Committee Designee. A special thank you to all of the NASN members who took the time to vote in this important election.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 16:15:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 16:08:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about your plans for School Nurse Day.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 16:08:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NDEP Children and Adolescent Workgroup articles published in the NASN School Nurse</title>
<description>Links to these articles are now available for easy access on the NASN Web site.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=648</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 08:22:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 08:15:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about your summer work plans.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 08:15:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>National Advocacy Efforts</title>
<description>Updates have been posted to this page.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=398</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:25:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Radio</title>
<description>3 Things Every School Nurse Needs to Know About Healthy Schools and Going Green is the title of our latest NASN Radio broadcast.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:25:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Bills</title>
<description>Additional sponsors have been added to our list of content on this page.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=525</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:25:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:07:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks if you live within the geographic boundaries of the school district you serve.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:07:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>National School Nurse Day</title>
<description>NASN has added a countdown widget to the Web site home page that shows the number of days remaining before School Nurse Day.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:35:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Bookstore</title>
<description>New items in our bookstore include an NASN portfolio and a poster by Suzanne Gordon titled Just a Nurse.</description>
<link>https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/members/createorder.asp?</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:35:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Launches Home to Homeroom - FREE Teen Cough Medicine Abuse Prevention Program</title>
<description>This news item was posted to the NASN home page.  The campaign features tools and resources for parents and school nurses on how to integrate medicine abuse into regular "drug" talks with teens, how to keep the dialogue going, and how to find resources to support at-risk teens. Included in these materials are a Parent Toolkit, information sharing and support via social media, and a digest containing articles and advice from school nurses.</description>
<link>http://www.stopmedicineabuse.org/home-to-homeroom</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:27:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>How healthy is your school?</title>
<description>This news item was posted to the NASN home page.  Does your school have environmental issues? Your participation in this survey will allow NASN and Healthy Schools Network to strengthen the urgent need for the Environmental Protection Agency to be more active about school environments.</description>
<link>http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AFKNFBD72</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:27:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:15:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks if you have been bullied by co-workers in your school nurse role.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:28:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Board of Directors</title>
<description>The directory on this page has been updated.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=79</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:45:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Seasonal Influenza</title>
<description>The content on this page has been updated and reorganized.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=366</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:45:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Discussion List Monitor Role</title>
<description>This document has been updated.  It can be accessed on our discussion list page.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=67</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:48:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Print a Membership Application</title>
<description>NASN's print applicantions have been revised to include our new billing frequency option and our new special interest group, the Special Needs School Nurses.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=136</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:48:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:25:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about food allergy anaphylaxis education and training.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:25:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Affiliate Organization Presidents</title>
<description>Directory changes have been made to this page.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=138</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:09:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Special Needs School Nurses Special Interest Group</title>
<description>Read about NASN's newest special interest group.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=646</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:09:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:57:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about your role in healthy eating and physical activity at school.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:57:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:49:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about use of your personal cell phone in your practice.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:49:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Now Playing On NASN Radio! MRSA: Why Collaboration is Critical and School Nurses Are Vital</title>
<description>We've been trained to deal with diseases but do we know how to prevent an outbreak from spreading? A school business official shares with us how a MRSA outbreak became his worst nightmare when a lack of communication, collaboration and preparedness threatened to close his school until his school nurse saved the day.  NASN Radio, Listen and Learn.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:49:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>School Wellness Policies</title>
<description>Four years later, how are they doing, what are they doing, and how can they be evaluated? How do School Wellness Policies Impact the School Nurse? What is the school nurse role in the implementation and evaluation of wellness policies. Learn more about how to measure the outcomes of School Wellness Policies.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=318</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:49:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>National Healthy Schools Day - April 26, 2010</title>
<description>Celebrate and promote healthy and green school environments for all children! Did you know that 25% of chemicals found in some cleaning products are toxic and contribute to poor indoor air quality, smog, cancer, asthma, and other disease?  Link to this year's campaign which focuses on using certified green cleaning products and EPA's Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools program on NASN's home page.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:49:10 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Childhood Obesity Resources</title>
<description>This page has updates including a link to the updated School Wellness Policies.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=594</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:49:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>2010 NASN Election - Vote Now Thru April 15th</title>
<description>Are you a voting member? Don't miss your chance to vote in this year's election.</description>
<link>https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/members/surveys.asp</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:45:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Survey of Needs for Continuing Education for School Nurses</title>
<description>We need your input. The National Association of School Nurses is collaborating with The Partnership for People with Disabilities, The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University, to develop online continuing education programs related to working with students with disabilities and their families. Please help us identify the topics you feel are the most needed to be addressed by completing the online survey by April 9, 2010.</description>
<link>http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22A8AV5V8VQ</link>
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<title>NASN submitted public comment for Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records on March 15, 2010</title>
<description>Visit NASN online for more information.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=533</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:45:10 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN2010 Poster Abstract Submission Deadline Extended</title>
<description>The call for abstracts for the poster sessions at NASN2010 in Chicago, Illinois has been extended to April 2, 2010.</description>
<link>https://nasn.networkats.com/members_online/submissions/substart.asp</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:45:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>ANF Nursing Research Grant</title>
<description>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 current member of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) and a qualified professional school nurse engaged in school nurse practice, education or research, and the study must be pertinent to school nursing or student health. The application is due May 3rd.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=642</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:45:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:45:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about student tobacco education or interventions.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:45:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>National School Nurse Day</title>
<description>Campaign materials include sample proclamation, Meet Your School Nurse poster, and electronic postcard.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=70</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:22:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Higher Education Programs in Nursing</title>
<description>This section of the NASN Web site has been updated to include a new section on postdoctoral and fellowships.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=610</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:22:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:45:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about immunization compliance.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:45:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:45:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about extracurricular assignments.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:45:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Second Dose of H1N1 Flu Vaccine Important for Children Under 10</title>
<description>Listen to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan's remarks including praise for school nurses.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=459</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:45:10 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Participate in a research study</title>
<description>Learn more and access this study on the school nurse's role in the care and management of diabetes in the school setting.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:54:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:55:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks what concerns and/or questions you have about AEDs.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:55:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Childhood Obesity Resources</title>
<description>This page has been updated to include some new resources such as the Let's Move Campaign.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=594</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:55:11 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Environmental Health Materials and Training Tools</title>
<description>This page has been updated to include some new resources including the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and a School Nurses and the Environment blog.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=483</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:55:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>School Nurse Day</title>
<description>Our 2010 School Nurse Day campaign is rolling out.  New resources have been added and more are coming soon.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=70</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:55:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ratio Improvement Bills</title>
<description>NASN is still seeking support for our House and Senate ratio bills.  Updates have been posted this week to include new co-sponsors.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=525</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:55:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities at NASN2010</title>
<description>42nd Annual NASN Conference - June 29 through July 2, 2010 - Chicago, Illinois.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=572</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:33:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN2010 Conference Community Site</title>
<description>Introducing an online community for the 42nd Annual NASN Conference - June 29 through July 2, 2010 - Chicago, Illinois.  Use the community site to plan your schedule and network with attendees before the conference.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=639</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:33:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>2010 NASN Endowment Party</title>
<description>Come with us on a festive and casual evening aboard the Spirit of Chicago! in conjunction with NASN2010 - June 30th.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=638</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:33:10 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN and AHI Advances in School Nursing Summer Conference Scholarship</title>
<description>Deadline 04/15/10.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=92</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:33:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:02:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks if your superintendent(s) and/or principals have been asked to respond to a survey/inquiry on satisfaction with school nursing services.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:02:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:58:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks if you meet with parents as a part of parent/teacher conferences.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:58:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in Schools</title>
<description>Registration for a program being hosted in Washington state is now open.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=411</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:04 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Legislative Action Center</title>
<description>The content on this page of the NASN Web site in our Advocacy and Policy section has been revised.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=397</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:02 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>National Advocacy Efforts</title>
<description>The content on this page of the NASN Web site in our Advocacy and Policy section has been revised.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=398</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:03 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks a question about your job description.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>The Disaster in Haiti</title>
<description>NASN acknowledges the devastation to the people of Haiti.  Read our full statement.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=358</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:10 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Employment Center</title>
<description>Check out our new postings.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=145</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN 42nd Annual Conference - Registration Early and Save</title>
<description>Read the full program and get ready to attend NASN's premier school nursing conference June 29 - July 3, 2010 in Chicago.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=109</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Legislative Priorities for 2010</title>
<description>The new priorities have been published.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=400</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Hidden Places Where Germs Hide in School</title>
<description>Now playing on NASN Radio!</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:30 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Press Event to Announce New Student-to-School Nurse Ratios </title>
<description>New 2009 Ratio Ruler shows disparities in public schools throughout the nation.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:35 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Resolution Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents </title>
<description>Read this new NASN Resolution.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/statements/resolutionobesity.pdf</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:40 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:50:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about conferences you have attended.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:50:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Employment Center</title>
<description>New positions listed from employers seeking school nurse professionals for a variety of related opportunities.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=145</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Tools for Schools UPDATED!</title>
<description>Pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio, and the flu continue to be relevant diseases among children, adolescents, and even adults. Yet parents, teachers, and staff may be unaware of these diseases and their risks. As a healthcare professional, you can help raise awareness of these diseases and the importance of appropriate vaccinations.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=258</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:30 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Outstanding School Nurse Educator Award </title>
<description>Deadline for Application: March 1, 2010.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=97</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:35 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Research Grants and Awards</title>
<description>Deadline for Application: March 1, 2010.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=93</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Bills</title>
<description>The content on this page has been updated to includes additional cosponsors.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=525</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN 42nd Annual Conference - Registration Open</title>
<description>NASN has rolled out the registration and hotel reservation for NASN2010.  Register now and save for this event scheduled for June 29 - July 3, 2010 in Chicago.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=109</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:10 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks if you have precepted over the last 12 months.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:00:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about orientation you received in your position.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:00:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Tools to Manage and Prevent Diabetes</title>
<description>The content on this page of the NASN Web site has been revised to include a link to the NDEP tool kit for behavior changes.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=618</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:16:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Free Stuff for School Nurses</title>
<description>The content on this page of the NASN Web site has been revised to include a link to an influenza vaccination poster.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=402</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:16:10 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN 2010 Elections</title>
<description>The NASN Web site has information about the 2010 elections including candidate data and statements of view.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=628</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:16:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Education Policy</title>
<description>The content on this page of the NASN Web site has been revised to include a variety of education policy information.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=484</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:16:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Nutrition in Schools Policy</title>
<description>The content on this page of the NASN Web site has been revised to include a variety of nutrition in schools policy information.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=486</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:16:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Affiliate Organization Presidents</title>
<description>The content on this page of the NASN Web site has been revised to include a new listing for the Wisconsin Association of School Nurses.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=138</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:16:30 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>2009-2010 Flu Season - Novel H1N1 and Seasonal Flu</title>
<description>The content on this page of the NASN Web site has been revised to include several new references and resources.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=459</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:16:35 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Web links</title>
<description>The content on this page of the NASN Web site has been revised to include a link to Immunization Works! - a newsletter of the CDC.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=149</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:16:40 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Asthma Resources</title>
<description>The content on this page of the NASN Web site has been revised to include two new resources.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=144</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:16:45 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Open Letter to the American People about the H1N1 Flu Vaccine</title>
<description>NASN has signed onto this open letter from America's top medical professionals about the safety and effectiveness of the H1N1 Flu Vaccine.  See the link on NASN's home page.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=35</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:16:50 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Sign-on letters</title>
<description>The content on this page of the NASN Web site has been revised to include links to several new letters NASN supports.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=480</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:16:55 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Weekly Digest</title>
<description>Read the latest edition of this publication.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:17:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NASN Quick Poll</title>
<description>This week's Quick Poll asks about your role as a health education teacher.</description>
<link>http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=468</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:17:05 EDT</pubDate>
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