Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage February 13, 2025   TB Resources Tuberculosis cases are on the rise. Learn more. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message During Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of African Americans throughout our history, including those who have transformed the nursing profession. The legacy of the iconic leaders in nursing and medicine who broke barriers and paved the way continues to inspire, influence, and motivate current and future medical professionals. February also marks National Children's Dental Health Month, and this year, the American Dental Association is offering new materials to celebrate and promote children's dental health this month and throughout the year. Schools and school nurses can play a vital role in improving the oral health of students and their families. Oral health issues can impact regular school attendance and academic performance. To support oral health initiatives, you can visit NASN's oral health page, which serves as a comprehensive resource for oral health education materials, continuing education opportunities, and information on partners and protocols for prevention and treatment programs. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights   School Nursing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) In this month's The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) podcast, Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of JOSN, interviews author Kathleen Johnson to discuss the article "Does School Nursing Benefit From Artificial Intelligence (AI)?". You can listen now to learn more about the use of AI in school nursing, the risks, the critical importance of nationally standardized datasets, and how nurses must claim a seat at the table to help influence the integration of AI.  Paid advertisement Related Resources: NASN's data Initiative, the National School Health Data Set: Every Student Counts! NASN School Nurse article Revisiting the National School Heath Data Set: Every Student Counts!   Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at NASN NASN recognizes that equity is essential to achieving its mission of optimizing student health and learning. Diverse perspectives and inclusive practices are vital to addressing the needs of all communities. This commitment has driven our efforts to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into our organizational practices, strategic plan, and culture. Here are key actions undertaken by NASN thus far. NASN2025 Justification Toolkit Now Available The NASN2025 Justification Toolkit provides compelling reasons to attend NASN2025 Stronger Together In-Person in Austin, Texas, June 26 - 29, online for the Virtual event July 7 - 9, or both. The Toolkit includes an editable template letter for communicating with administrators or employers about how attendance benefits the entire school community. Registration opens this month!     School Nurses in the News This section highlights news stories featuring NASN and school nurses. If you have a story about school nurses you'd like us to consider including, please send it to us. Want to Keep Schools Safe? Hire More Nurses (Source: statnews.com) A Heart for the Work: PSRC School Nurse Marilyn Sanderson’s Commitment to Care (Source: robesonian.com) Storytelling Project Looks to Promote School HPV Vaccine Clinics (Source: waterburyroundabout.org) The Flu Forces School Nurses to Call In Sick, Leaving SA Campuses Without a Licensed Care Provider. But They Have a Plan B. (Source: kens5.com) Williston School Nurses Say They Are Seeing an Uptick in Flu Cases (Source: kfyrtv.com) Anchorage High Schoolers Lead Effort to Expand Access to Period Products in District Schools (Source: adn.com) If Sick, ‘Please Stay Home’ Says Escanaba School Nurse in Message (Source: myupnow.com)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Effectively and Safely Addressing Seizures and Epilepsy in Schools Students with seizures and epilepsy should be able to participate to the full extent of their abilities in all academic, physical education, and extracurricular activities. NASN's School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG): Students with Seizures and Epilepsy aims to provide best practice recommendations and strategies for implementation by school nurses to improve outcomes and provide high-quality care to students with seizures and epilepsy. An Implementation Toolkit is also available to provide you with template care planning tools and educational materials to assist in implementing the CPG recommendations into practice. Related Resources: eManual: Coordinated Support System for Students with Epilepsy NCPD Program: Rare Seizure Disorders: Practice Considerations for School Nurses (Free for NASN members) Improving School Community & Student Health COVID-19 Linked to Greater Risk of GI Symptoms, Disorders in Children A new HCPLive® article highlights a study analyzing more than 1.5 million pediatric patients. The study revealed significant associations between SARS-CoV-2 infection and gastrointestinal (GI) issues. The findings emphasize the importance of considering COVID-19 history in evaluating persistent GI symptoms in pediatric patients. Read the article. 2025 All-Pro Nursing Team Award: Share the Story of Your Success American Nurse, the official journal of the American Nurses Association conducts the annual All-Pro Nursing Team Award to provide nursing teams from any setting with the opportunity to describe projects focused on patient safety, improved outcomes, nurse wellness, staff retention, and more. What have your nursing teams been up to this year? Submit your application by February 28, 2025, and tell them what makes your school health team All Pro. Prevent Blindness Seeking Nominations for Two Awards Prevent Blindness calls for nominations for the “2025 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health,” and the sixth annual “Rising Visionary Award.” The submission deadline for both awards is March 10, 2025. School nurses are encouraged to apply as true vision and eye health champions who provide vision screenings and link families to eye care resources and providers. Learn more and submit. Healthy Beverage Consumption in School-Age Children & Adolescents New evidence-based recommendations developed by experts from leading health organizations, including the AAP, encourage children and teens to choose beverages that promote optimal nutrition and hydration. School nurses are trusted go-to sources of information for families and can keep communities up-to-date on the latest recommendations. Learn more.     Mark Your Calendar   Webinar: Mastering Nursing Research: From Peer Review to Publication February 19 Learn more. Webinar: Building a Caring and Connected School Community February 19 Learn more. 2025 NASN Distinguished Service and Recognition Awards Nominations Due: March 1 Learn more. 2025 NASN Election Election Dates: March 15 - April 15 (conducted online) Meet the candidates. Save the Dates! School Nurse Day | May 7, 2025 Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been designated to honor the contributions of school nurses. The proclamation and logo for #SND2025 are available at schoolnurseday.org, and we will release a social media toolkit in April. In-Person | June 26 - 29, 2025 | Austin, Texas Virtual | July 7 - 9, 2025 | Online We are excited for you to join us in person, virtually, or both! The justification toolkit for these separate educational conferences, including conference fees, is available. Registration and room block will open this month. State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences Annual Maryland Association of School Health Nurses Conference - School Nursing: Bridging the Gap for Academic Success - March 8, 2025. Learn more. Ohio Association of School Nurses 52nd Annual School Nurse Conference - It's a Good Day to be a School Nurse, Choose Joy - March 14-15, 2025. Learn more. New York State Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - Innovating Care: Collaborative Strategies for Health, Equity, and Resilience - March 21-22, 2025. Learn more.  Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners Conference - Caring for Pennsylvania's Future - March 21-23, 2025. Learn more. Missouri Association of School Nurses Spring Conference - Navigating the Wilderness of School Health - March 28-30, 2025. Learn more. Louisiana School Nurses Organization Conference - April 1-4, 2025. Save the Date! Delaware School Nurse Association Spring Conference 2025 - April 5, 2025. Save the Date! 2025 Iowa School Nurse Organization Conference - April 9-11, 2025. Learn more. Utah School Nurse Association Spring Conference 2025 - May 1-2, 2025. Learn more. 2025 New England School Nurse Conference - School Nurses: Caring for our Future - May 2-4, 2025. Learn more. NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. 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