Asthma

Asthma in the US - Growing every year
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vital Signs discusses the latest findings, who is at risk, U.S. State Information, and what can be done, and the personal and health care costs related to asthma in the United States.  Go to http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/asthma/
resource posted to this site 08/02/11

Merck Childhood Asthma Network (MCAN)
A non-profit organization established to address the complex and growing problem of pediatric asthma.  The mission of MCAN is to support and advance evidence-based programs that improve the quality of life for children with asthma and their families and to reduce through dissemination of effective interventions the burden of the disease on them and society.  Access their many resources online http://www.mcanonline.org/
resource posted to this site 04/11/10 
 
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
Advances the science, technology, ethics, and art of respiratory care through research and education for its members and to teach the general public about pulmonary health and disease prevention.  A resources online http://www.aarc.org/
resource posted to this site 04/11/10
 
Peak Performance USA 
A program that seeks to disseminate asthma education materials and instruction that asthma is a disease requiring ongoing care. The dissemination of this information assists school nurses/administrators/staff to help their students learn to manage their illness and help them lead healthier, more active lives. 
Access resources online http://www.peakperformanceusa.info/about/goals.cfm 
resource posted to this site 04/11/10
 
Asthma Management and Education course
This course recognizes the critical role allied health professionals play in educating and caring for patients with asthma.  Course content conforms with the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) 2007 Expert Panel Report 3:  Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma.   This program contains 12 modules of self-paced study.  Upon completion of the full course nurses and Respiratory Therapists will be eligible to earn 7 continuing education credits from the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) and the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).  
This course is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Indoor Environments Division. 
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=4&sub=79&cont=432 
resource posted to this site 01/10/10
 
Is the Asthma Action Plan Working?-- A Tool for School Nurse Assessment
This brief assessment tool offers guidance to school nurses in determining how well an asthma action plan is working for a student. It includes information about good asthma control and a checklist of assessment items. This tool can also be used by asthma educators, primary care providers and asthma specialists.  This is a joint NAEPP and NASN document.  It has been updated with information from EPR-3. The electronic version can be found at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/asth_act_plan_frm.pdf.
resource posted to this site 01/03/10
 
Asthma Communications Toolkit
From the American Association of School Administrators
Download at: http://www.aasa.org/files/PDFs/Focus/AASA%20Powerful%20Practices%20in%20Asthma%20Management.pdf
 
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers Of Asthmatics
http://www.aanma.org/?s=school+nurse or  http://www.aanma.org/faqs/asthma/ 
 
Family Asthma Guide in English and Spanish
http://www.childrenshealthfund.org/publications/family-asthma-guide 
 
The Quest for the Code is now online!
This asthma game from Starlight Starbright weaves education as asthma management into an engaging adventure that will have kids and teens playing for hours.  No need to order CD's any longer, or install them on your computer.  To explore the game, simply visit http://www.starlight.org/asthma.
 
Asthma Action America
NASN is a supporting organization of Asthma Action America, a national asthma education campaign.  Learn more about this program at http://www.AsthmaActionAmerica.org.
 
The American Lung Association® Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative (AFSI)
NASN partnered and contributed to this project to help communities plan and implement a comprehensive school asthma management program.  
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=44339
 
Report on the Results of the Asthma Awareness Survey
Prepared for the American Lung Association and the National Association of School Nurses.
Full report: http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/asthma_survey.pdf 
News Release: http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/releases/2003asthmasurvey.pdf