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New Podcast: Exploration of Factors Associated with Reported Medication Administration Errors

By NASN Inc posted 3 days ago
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Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Nakia Best to discuss the article "Exploration of Factors Associated with Reported Medication Administration Errors in North Carolina Public School Districts." You can learn more about this article by reading the abstract below and listening to the podcast . School nurses are pivotal to the safety of school-aged children, particularly those who receive medications in the school setting. The purpose of this study was to explore factors associated with medication administration errors in North Carolina school districts between 2012/2013 and 2017/2018. A longitudinal ...

Last Chance to Submit a Presentation for NASN2025

By NASN Inc posted 6 days ago
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Submit an oral or poster presentation for In-Person or Virtual NASN2025 by this Friday, October 11, 2024 ! The In-Person event is scheduled for June 26-29, 2025, in Austin, TX, and the Virtual conference will take place online from July 7-9, 2025. Learn more and submit.

New Free NCPD Program Using MTSS to Address Student Mental Health

By NASN Inc posted 10 days ago
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Our new educational activity, Improving MTSS Systems of Care for Student Mental Health: Tier 1-3, will equip you with the necessary tools to define mental health promotion services and supports, apply the steps of the nursing process to evaluate school mental health climate, articulate the role of the school nurse in school mental health, and obtain practical ideas for using Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports to meet the unique challenges of your school environments. Learn more and enroll in the program .

New Resource Web Page: Attendance

By NASN Inc posted 13 days ago
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School attendance is essential to student learning and success. On NASN's new Attendance resource web page, you can locate NASN's Position Statement, Addressing Chronic Absenteeism , and learn more about the school nurse role in combating chronic absenteeism . This page is a comprehensive hub of resources and links related to this critical topic. Visit the resource page now .

Updated Resource Web Page: School Health Documentation

By NASN Inc posted 17 days ago
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Visit NASN's School Health Documentation resource web page now to download a fact sheet to help you select an electronic documentation system for your school and locate journal articles and other resources and links on this topic.

Join Us 10/2 or 10/10/2024 to Help Identify Children with Hearing Loss

By NASN Inc posted 20 days ago
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Join Cathy Yonkaitis, DNP, RN, NCSN, PHNA-BC, FNASN, William Eiserman, Ph.D., and Terry Foust, AuD, CCC-A/SLP for the webinar "Identifying Children with Hearing Loss: The Key Role of School Nurses in Evidence-Based Screening" sponsored by NASN and in collaboration with The National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management at Utah State University. Learn about evidence-based hearing screening methods and resources for implementation. Register for the October 2, 3-4 PM ET session or the October 10, 2-3 PM ET session .

New NASN Program: Transition Planning for Students With Lupus

By NASN Inc posted 24 days ago
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NASN's new free educational activity, Pediatric to Adult Care Transition for Students with Childhood Onset Lupus—The School Nurse Role in Care Coordination and Transition Planning , offers 1.0 NCPD contact hour and provides evidence-based current information, tools, resources, and strategies to support the school nurse role in transition planning for students with lupus. Learn more and complete the course.

Register Now: Webinar Promoting Vaccines Targeting Respiratory Illness

By NASN Inc posted 26 days ago
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Join NASN at 3:30 PM ET on October 2 for the Focus on Fall: Respiratory Illness Vaccines to Support Student and Staff Wellness webinar to learn about CDC and AAP-recommended vaccines targeting respiratory illness. NASN's Amy Dark MSN, BA, RN, and Michelle Fiscus MD, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer, Association of Immunization Managers, will discuss the role of school nurses in promoting vaccine confidence and strategies to increase vaccine uptake. Learn more and register.

World Sight Day Toolkit

By NASN Inc posted 09-11-2024
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The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness, in collaboration with NASN, is excited to introduce a toolkit designed to support school nurses, school staff, parents, and caregivers. The toolkit encompasses online eye health and safety information, financial aid resources, practical tips, and engaging activity ideas for World Sight Day. Together, we aim to improve children’s vision health and readiness to learn as well as promote equity and access to eye care. Access the toolkit on the Prevent Blindness website .

New Podcast: Caring for Students from Limited English Proficiency Households

By NASN Inc posted 09-10-2024
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Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Sheryl Bennett to discuss the article "School Nurses’ Language Needs When Caring for Students from Limited English Proficiency Households." You can learn more about this article by reading the abstract below and listening to the podcast . The number of school-aged students with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds is increasing across the United States. This survey identifies strategies school nurses use for communicating to families with limited English proficiency and describes recommendations to improve language needs. The online survey was completed ...

Job Announcement: Apply or Share

By NASN Inc posted 09-06-2024
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NASN is currently accepting applications for the Editor of The Journal of School Nursing position. We encourage all qualified and interested applicants to apply. You can also share this announcement with qualified candidates in your network. The application window will close on November 1, 2024. Learn more or apply.

Apply for NASN Research Grants

By NASN Inc posted 09-04-2024
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NASN Research Grants are available to fund research projects that aim to advance quality school nursing practice, school-affiliated healthcare delivery, and support the health of school-age children. To be eligible, a NASN member must be a part of the research team. Learn more and apply by October 31, 2024.

NASN Scholarship Opportunities: Apply by October 15

By NASN Inc posted 09-03-2024
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NASN encourages members to apply for NASN scholarships to pursue advanced education. Submit applications for the following scholarships by October 15, 2024 : Diversity in School Nursing Scholarship Endowment Education Scholarship Advocacy Education Scholarship RN to BSN Education Advancement Scholarship

Updated Resource Web Page: Disaster Preparedness

By NASN Inc posted 08-28-2024
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Visit NASN's Disaster Preparedness resource web page now to download an Emergency Resources, Equipment, and Supplies List for Schools and locate other resources and links on this topic.

Get Resources You Need for Back-to-School

By NASN Inc posted 08-23-2024
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Whether you are a seasoned school nurse or starting your first year, NASN’s Back-to-School Tips & Tools page provides an easy-to-access collection of resources designed to support you in your practice as you begin a new school year, helping you protect and promote student health, safety and readiness to learn. Visit the resource page today !

Updated Resource Web Page: School Safety

By NASN Inc posted 08-21-2024
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You can access NASN's recent Position Statement, Safe, Supportive, Equitable Schools , on NASN's School Safety resource web page, where you can also locate additional resources and links related to this important topic. Visit the resource page now .

Join NASN Delegation to Cuba; Spots Are Limited

By NASN Inc posted 08-13-2024
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In December, NASN President Kate King will lead a delegation of NASN members to visit Havana, Cuba. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to delve into the intersection between the healthcare and education systems in Cuba, with a special focus on the pivotal role of the school nurse. We extend our invitation to you to experience our specialized practice of nursing through the eyes of our international counterparts. Due to the extensive planning involved in coordinating a program of this nature, we ask that you respond with your intentions by completing the NASN Citizen Ambassador Program Application Form by September 1, 2024 . The size of this delegation ...

School-based Environmental Management of Asthma

By NASN Inc posted 08-12-2024
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NASN's newest NCPD program, School-based Environmental Management of Asthma: Strategies and Health Equity Implications , supports school nurses in developing their skills and knowledge to effectively manage and improve health outcomes for children with asthma through interdisciplinary collaboration. This free course provides health equity strategies designed to help school nurses address asthma health disparities and outcomes. Learn more and complete the course .

New Podcast Episode with NASN Leaders

By NASN Inc posted 08-07-2024
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New Podcast Sponsored by The Teachers College Emporia State University Episode: Nurses Support Teaching & Learning, featuring Dr. Kate King, President, and Lynn Nelson, President-Elect of NASN, highlights the critical role of school nurses in creating a safe and healthy learning environment. Listen now .

Measles Outbreaks: How Schools Can Help

By NASN Inc posted 08-02-2024
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In a majority of states and the District of Columbia, measles immunization rates have fallen below the level needed to protect against outbreaks. In a recent EducationWeek article , NASN President Kate King discussed the reluctance to immunize, the effects of vaccine-preventable diseases, and the opportunity for schools and school nurses to build relationships and have productive conversations about immunizations .