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Hope to see you on July 1st! Come and hear about what can be done in your community to help battle the #1 Public Health problem of prescription drug and OTC abuse. The average age of experimentation has dropped from 17 years old in 1973 to 11 years old in 2013. 41% of youth believe prescription drug use is "safe". We need to talk to our children EARLY and OFTEN! School Nurses are on the front lines and are trusted resources in the community. We can provide early education and awareness, help erase the stigma of addiction and offer resources and hope to struggling students and families.

Many questions have arisen regarding how school nurses fit in with the Affordable Care Act and how school nurses can ensure inclusion. At the same time, legislation regarding epinephrine and other issues arise each year in state. Everyone is welcome to come to the roundtable discussions scheduled in San Antonio at the NASN 46th Annual Conference. Come to hear success stories and network with school nurse colleagues in other states to learn what is going on and ask questions. Affordable Care Act and Local/State Legislative Advocacy Roundtable Discussions Saturday, June 28th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there!

Understanding and Managing Cell Phone and Internet Dependence When you come to the NASN2014 Conference make sure to take time to catch up with friends, make some new ones and learn something new in the process. Speaking this year on Understanding and Managing Cell Phone and Internet Dependence , I am excited to see the rekindling of old friends and the joy of true friendship. So many times I see individuals settling for online relationships in lieu of real human interactions. This is troublesome because true friendships and relationships take time to develop. Honest, meaningful relationships occur when people invest in their relationships. I’ve ...

My School Nurse Friends: Please make your reservation! San Antonio, Texas should be your destination. Don’t ask, “Why would I fly to a place that’s so hot?” It’s NASN’s Annual Conference, so say, “Why would I not!’ The speakers are HOT! The topics are HOT! So in every session you will learn quite a lot! You’ll have fun, socialize, and get more education; You’ll go home to your students with renewed motivation! I’m the last speaker you’ll hear July 1; we’ll have fun, then the conference will be done. So, thank you for coming by car, bus, or plane- ...

For NASN2014 attendees there is certainly no shortage of things to do and see while in San Antonio. Your days will be sure to go by fast as you catch up with old friends and meet new colleagues while attending one of the many educational sessions and visiting the famous Riverwalk. But, one of the most informational and FUN places at NASN2014 is the Exhibit Hall! With more than 100 companies showcasing their products and services, attendees have the opportunity to see firsthand what’s new and exciting. Walking the Exhibit Hall allows you to see and touch products before you purchase, get your questions answered by experts, and find the right solution ...