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Back to School: NASN Continues Annual Program to Help Members Fight Flu
Now that a new school year has begun and flu season is around the corner, remember to checkout NASN's "Don't Get Sidelined by the Flu" program, which provides resources and tools to educate parents, faculty, and students about preventing and treating influenza. The materials are available in English and Spanish. Click here to access these resources.
NASN Launches Back-to-School Anaphylaxis Awareness Campaign
Parents of children at risk for severe allergic reactions are asked to put auto-injectable epinephrine at the top of their shopping list. Click here to view the Multi-Media News Release and access campaign tips and resources.
NASN has launched Give Your Kids a Boost!, a national awareness campaign about the importance of whooping cough booster shots for preteens/teens. NASN’s Jean Grabeel and Carolina Sandoval are encouraging parents to talk to their preteen/teen’s school nurse or healthcare provider about protecting themselves from whooping cough. Learn more > > >
Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Bill - H.R. 6201
Learn about the first-ever bill to improve the ratio of students-to-school nurses. Read more >>>
Abstract Submission
2009 Call for Abstracts - NASN invites you to electronically submit an abstract for a poster presentation (Oral presentation deadline was 09/05/08).
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How School Nurses Can Help Prevent Meningococcal Disease Through Education and Immunization
2.0 CNE Contact Hours - Free to the First 2,000 Members!
NASN Launches Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Program!
NASN has launched “Smart Moves, Smart Choices,” a program that responds to the growing rate of prescription drug abuse among middle and high school students nationwide. NASN has teamed up with PriCara®, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on the program, which features free resources for school nurses and teachers to educate teens about the serious risks of abusing prescription medicines. The program includes videos and lesson plans for the.Medic, a health and wellness feature of MacNeil/Lehrer Productions’ the.News, a new national news service for middle and high school students. (press release) Learn more > > >
Prescription Drug Abuse Toolkit - Now Available!
“The Current State of Teenage Drug Abuse: Trend Toward Prescription Drug” initiative answers the call made by school nurses for educational resources and practical tools to support strategies for preventing, identifying, and managing teenage prescription drug misuse and abuse. This program was supported by an educational grant from PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, administered by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC. The online toolkit features free practical, downloadable tools and worksheets for school nurses to use and distribute to students, educators, and parents. Learn More >>>
The Current State of Teenage Drug Abuse: Trend Toward Prescription Drugs
2.0 CNE Contact Hours - Free to the First 2,000 Members!
This CNE program was delivered as a supplement to the June Journal of School Nursing. An electronic copy of the supplement, an evaluation and post-test, and certificate of completion is now online.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. administered by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
Healthy Schools Program
Check out the Healthy Schools Program of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation! It offers real tools and solutions for schools to become healthier places promoting physical activity and healthy eating for students and staff. The best-practice program provides schools with on-site and on-line technical assistance and resources. Any school in the country can join the Healthy Schools Program and qualify for national awards for their efforts to create healthier school environments. For more information click here or call 1-888-KID-HLTH.
Featured Content
Environmental Health Materials and Training Tools
NASN and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) want to understand your needs and invite you to complete a short survey! After completing the survey, you will be directed to a valuable list of environmental resources including initiatives applicable to school nursing. Read more >>>
Role of the School Nurse in Providing School Health Services Revised
From the American Academy of Pediatrics
Doctoral and Masters Students Discussion List NEW!
School Nurses International - Call for Abstracts
Promoting Non-Violence - Resources for School Nurses and others |