| 2010 NASN Election - Vote Now Thru April 15th
Are you a voting member? Don't miss your chance to vote in this year's election.
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Survey of Needs for Continuing Education for School Nurses
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.
Click here to access the survey.
Thank you very much!
NASN submitted public comment for Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records on March 15, 2010
Click here to access the language that was submitted.
Click here to learn more about the HHS Health Information Technology work.
HealthIT.hhs.gov is a product of the joint efforts of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
NASN2010 Poster Abstract Submission Deadline Extended
The call for abstracts for the poster sessions at NASN2010 in Chicago, Illinois has been extended to April 2, 2010.
Click here for more information about the call for abstracts.
Click here to learn about poster presentation awards.
ANF Nursing Research Grant
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.
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National School Nurse Day - May 12, 2010
Campaign materials include sample proclamation, Meet Your School Nurse poster, and electronic postcard.
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NASN and AHI Advances in School Nursing Summer Conference Scholarship
Deadline 04/15/10
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Now Playing On NASN Radio! Hidden Places Where Germs Hide in School
Does a toilet seat have more germs than a pencil sharpener? With a constant fear of germs we often find ourselves wiping and disinfecting, but are we cleaning all the right surfaces? Listen in as Dr. Charles Gerba and Nationally Certified School Nurse Eva Detloff, RN, discuss which school surfaces you need to clean to reduce student absenteeism by as much as 50 percent. NASN Radio, Listen and Learn.
NASN Resolution Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents
published 02/01/2010
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NASN Legislative Priorities for 2010
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The Disaster in Haiti
NASN acknowledges the devastation to the people of Haiti. As health care providers, we are deeply touched by the tremendous loss of life and severe injury sustained by so many. Some of our members serve Haitian-American students who are experiencing distress and fear related to their loved ones in Haiti. Therefore, we support the dedicated efforts of all personnel assisting Haitian-Americans and those who are meeting both the immediate and long-term needs of those suffering and struggling to survive in the nation of Haiti.
We encourage anyone wishing to make contributions to do so through the following organizations or any other you deem appropriate: American Nurses Foundation (the money donated will go toward disaster relief, including rebuilding the Haitian nursing infrastructure and assisting the National Association of Haitian Nurses, Association Nationale des Infirmières Licenciées d'Haïti) at or the Red Cross.
originally published in NASN's Weekly Digest 01/21/10
Tools for Schools Resources - A Resource Kit for School Nurses UPDATED!
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. Access the toolkit.
Access the Archived Webcast for the Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing Initiative where NASN was Represented Last Week
The forum focused on improving care delivered at the community level, with an emphasis on primary and long-term care. Over 300 health care leaders attended the forum, and many provided testimony to the IOM committee about the important role that nurses play in delivering care in the community. To read NASN's testimony, click here. To watch the webcast, click here (registration is required to access the archived webcast).
Show Your Support for the House and Senate Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Bills
With the help of our colleagues at the American Federation of Teachers, school nurses and other supporters now have a easy way to write to Members of Congress in support of H.R. 2730 and S. 2750. You are encouraged to click here to send your letters. To learn more about the bills and to check if your Members of Congress are already cosponsors of the bills, click here
School Nurses International 16th Biennial Conference 2011 in Hong Kong
Preliminary information on this biennial event has been released.
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Consumers Union – School Safety Alert Program
Previously recalled products are one of the top hidden hazards in the home. The School Safety Alert Program alerts parents, schools and educators immediately to imminent dangers and allow them to remove potentially dangerous even lethal products from their homes and schools.
Click here or vital safety alert and recall information to keep children safe.
 S.C.R.A.T.C.H. (School and Community Resources to Avoid and Take Control of Head Lice)
Head Lice Prevention and Treatment Education Program
Learn more about NASN's newest educational campaign. Parent Letter available in English and Spanish. Click here.
Smart Moves, Smart Choices: A Prescription Drug Abuse Education Program
NASN Educates Teens, Parents, and Teachers about Prescription Drug Abuse.
Our prescription drug abuse education program, "Smart Moves, Smart Choices," features free videos to educate youth and parents about the serious risks of prescription drug abuse. Click here to access the program.
The program also includes a school assembly tool kit available for download. This free tool kit will help you host student assemblies and/or parent assemblies in your school. Click here to download the free tool kit. |