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School Nurses, Claim Your School

By NASN Inc posted 3 days ago
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NASN is asking all school nurses to claim—or identify—the school(s) they serve. This will enable us to identify staffing gaps and target our advocacy and development efforts more effectively. And don't worry—if you are a district-level employee, you can also claim a district in the NASN database. Learn about NASN's Claim Your School campaign and view the dashboard , which shows the percentage of members who've claimed their school in each state. View this quick tutorial detailing the steps to Claim Your School.

New Podcast Examines Legal Literacy and School Nursing

By NASN Inc posted 10 days ago
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Cathy Yonkaitis, NASN School Nurse Editor, interviews author Loree LaChance to discuss the article "The United States Constitution: Legal Literacy and School Nursing." You can learn more about this article by reading the abstract below and listening to the podcast . The school nurse works in the nexus of health care and education, combining laws and regulations from each discipline to create the boundaries of their practice. The U.S. Constitution provides fundamental rights for all citizens and is one example of the legal parameters that apply to school nursing practice. Without understanding the implications of this legal framework ...

Care Coordination Resources from NASN 2024 Breakout Session

By Jennifer Norton, MSN, NCSN, RN posted 24 days ago
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Hello NASN2024 attendees! What an amazing energy at this year's conference! Here is the link for the resources I shared during my breakout session on Sunday afternoon: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F1e_Z_uF8Dl4snRf-QCVmy_5dhkRj1B4/view?usp=sharing I hope they are helpful to you and your colleagues and please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can be of further help to you! Take Care and Be Well! Jennifer

Take a Closer Look at the Framework

By NASN Inc posted 24 days ago
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The NASN School Nursing Practice Framework™ ( Framework ) creates an overarching structure that includes concepts integral to the complex clinical specialty practice of school nursing. It illustrates the fundamental principles of professional school nursing practice, reflecting NASN's stance on evidence-based best practices and focusing on priority school nursing activities. Learn more and discover resources to enhance your understanding of the Framework and incorporate it into your practice.

Thank you for Stopping By! The pleasure of meeting you was all mine😊

By Charlene Moske-Weber, Ph.D, RN, NCSN posted 27 days ago
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Dear Colleagues, A heartfelt thank you to those who allowed me their time today to share my research on the experiences of school nurse contractors with a virtual clinical nursing advisor. I feel I have made new friends! Please keep in touch! Enjoy the rest of this amazing conference and safe travels home.❤️ WWarmly, Charlene ...

Building Relationships and Rapport that Lead to Reimbursement for School Nursing Services

By Mary Heiman, MS, NCSN, RN, APRN-CNS posted 28 days ago
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Join us on Saturday @11 for our breakout session. Learn from our story working with our state Medicaid authority and Dept. of Education and Health and the statewide changes made to our TPR manual for nursing services on an IEP. We’ll talk about strategies that we used to improve equitable services, align practices and how to break down barriers. See you tomorrow!

Chicago: Once Again, the Stage for a Compelling Story and a Needed Lesson

By Chris Martinez posted 29 days ago
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Our host city of Chicago is the stage for many movies, musicals, plays and tv shows. Blues Brothers, Home Alone and the timeless Ferris Bueller’s Day Off are all Second City classics. Today, one critically acclaimed tv offering set in Chicago is FX’s, The Bear . A touching and funny story about a young chef and his “family” as they struggle to create fabulous food and a livable life. In a season two scene, (spoiler alert) one character uncharacteristically contemplates the meaning of a sign which hangs under a kitchen clock in a Michelin Star restaurant - “EVERY SECOND COUNTS.” The double meaning, one about running an efficient restaurant and another about ...

Participating in Endowment Fundraising Activities during NASN2024

By Alicia Jordan, BSN, RN, NCSN posted 30 days ago
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I hope you are as excited as I am for In-Person NASN2024 . The Endowment Fundraising Committee has three fundraisers happening during the conference: “Satchels and Purses for Nurses” silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and the President's Challenge, all proceeds benefit the Endowment Fund. Satchels and Purses for Nurses silent auction starts this Friday, June 28th. The auction will be an "online-only, anytime-bidding" auction, in other words there will be no paper bidding sheets. Online bidding opens at 10:15 AM on Friday June 28th and closes at 10:00 AM on Sunday, June 30th. You can scan the QR code below to preview the online catalog and bidding site or click ...

NASN2024 Comes to You July 8-10!

By NASN Inc posted 30 days ago
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Virtual NASN2024 brings valuable information right to you when and where you can easily access it. Past virtual conference attendees have loved the ease of attending online and said the virtual conference event was well-organized and informative. Can't join July 8-10? All sessions will be recorded and available through October 11, 2024 , so register and watch when you can!

What School Nurses Should Know About Emerging Air Pollutants and Their Impact on Student Health

By Talia Sager posted 06-25-2024
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Breathe Easier: How You Can Improve Student Health Through Better Indoor Air Quality School nurses are in a prime position as community health leaders to set best practices in their schools to promote healthier environments with good indoor air quality for students and staff. Children are more vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution since they are growing rapidly and breathe faster than adults. Additionally, asthma is a prevalent chronic illness among school-aged children and a leading cause of absenteeism. At Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, our goal is to help professionals across ...

The Basics of School Medicaid: Focusing on Success for School Nurses

By Jenny Gormley, FNASN, DNP, MSN, BA, RN, NCSN posted 06-21-2024
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Do you wish you had more staffing or resources in your school district to better serve students’ health needs? Your school district may be able to increase revenue for school health services via your state’s School Medicaid program. Although it depends on the state where you work, nursing services listed on students’ individual education plans (IEPs) have generally been reimbursable since School Medicaid was authorized in 1988. With the option to expand state School Medicaid programs beginning in 2014, many states allow billing for medical services provided to students who do NOT have IEPs. Whether you are new to School Medicaid or experienced with this ...

From Theory to Action: Bringing Effective Care Coordination to a Middle School Setting

By Jennifer Norton, MSN, NCSN, RN posted 06-20-2024
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Sunday, June 30, 2024, 2:00- 3:15 pm at In-Person NASN2024. School Nurses are rock stars when it comes to connecting with kids with needs of all varieties, AND- we have the expertise to collaborate with other school professionals to coordinate support and care to break down barriers and build up our students. Win- Win- Right? Sometimes, theory doesn’t translate into meaningful action. Join me to fill up your toolbox with actionable resources to take back to your school and strengthen your care coordination practice. Can’t wait to meet you in Chicago!

NASN Now on Instagram

By NASN Inc posted 06-20-2024
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As of July 1, 2024, NASN will discontinue our presence on X/Twitter, as the platform does not align with NASN's vision, mission, and core values. Please continue to follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , YouTube , and NOW on Instagram !

The Experiences of Contracted School Nurses with a Virtual Clinical Advisor

By Charlene Moske-Weber, Ph.D, RN, NCSN posted 06-20-2024
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As leaders bridging healthcare and education (National Association of School Nurses, NASN, 2023) school nurses are in short supply. School administrators may consider nurse contractors to fill open school nurse positions. However, to successfully navigate this nursing specialty area and more confidently adapt to the school nurse role, contracted school nurses need an experienced school nurse to provide immediate and ongoing support and mentorship. Enter the virtual school nurse clinical advisor. School nurse clinical advisors apply their wealth of experiences as former school nurses and school nurse administrators to virtually facilitate success among school ...

A Breath of Relief: Ensuring Access to Albuterol Inhalers for Respiratory Distress in Schools

By Linda Neumann, RN posted 06-17-2024
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When: Sunday, June 30, 2024 – 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm Where: In-Person NASN2024, NASN's Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease and a common reason for pediatric emergency medical treatment. In the United States, there is a disproportionate burden of asthma among children of color and those who are economically disadvantaged. The focus of our session is on the adoption of undesignated stock emergency asthma medication in schools. We will review the current stock albuterol landscape and share best practices for passing legislation that allows a stock albuterol program. Our presentations align with NASN’s ...

New Podcast: School Nurses Caring for Students With Mental Health Problems

By NASN Inc posted 06-13-2024
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Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Anita Moyes to discuss the article "An Untenable Burden: Exploring Experiences of Secondary School Nurses Who Encounter Young People with Mental Health Problems." You can learn more about this article by reading the abstract below and listening to the podcast . School nurses have reported stress and worry caring for young people experiencing mental health problems, but why this occurs and how they respond has not been well-explored. In this study researchers generated a substantive theory of the experiences of secondary school nurses who encountered young people with ...

Sharing Best School Health Practices in the United Arab Emirates: Cultural and Professional Exchange Program

By Linda Neumann, RN posted 06-12-2024
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Sunday, June 30, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm In May of 2023, a NASN delegation of 13 school nurses from 13 states traveled to the UAE for a cultural and professional exchange. In alignment with NASN’s School Nursing Practice Framework™ , the delegation focused on the principles of care coordination, leadership, quality improvement, and community/public health. Join us as we share what we learned and how it has helped us to advocate for equity and inclusion of the diverse populations in our school communities.

Virtual Hill Days 2024 Starts Tomorrow!

By NASN Inc posted 06-10-2024
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Your participation in NASN's Virtual Hill Days will amplify the critical role of school nurses and demonstrate that every school should have a school nurse on staff every day. On June 11, 12, and 13 , you can make a difference by tweeting, emailing, or calling your Members of Congress and Senators. Learn more . You can develop rapport with and influence stakeholders and decision-makers all year long. Check in with them occasionally so they know what you do and why you are vitally important! Explore NASN's Advocacy Tools .

Caring for Students With Epilepsy: Mental Health Challenges

By NASN Inc posted 06-07-2024
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NASN is excited to announce the launch of the new NCPD program, Mental Health Challenges for Students with Epilepsy: Practice Considerations for School Nurses . This program provides information on the impact, risk factors, health disparities, and incidence of mental health challenges specific to students with seizures/epilepsy and the role of the school nurse in caring for these students.