Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage April 24, 2025 New NASN Podcast Watch, listen and follow. Register Now to get the best rate. Early Rate Ends Next Thursday, May 1! Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message According to the CDC, as of April 17, 2025, a total of 800 confirmed measles cases were reported by 25 jurisdictions. Recently, I was interviewed for an article in Education Week that focused on measles, vaccinations, exemptions, and access to vaccines. School nurses understand that measles is highly contagious and highly preventable with vaccination, and ensuring people are immunized remains the best defense. We use evidence-based immunization strategies and are strongly positioned to educate about the critical role vaccines play. CDC recommendations include ensuring that all healthcare personnel, including school nurses, have presumptive evidence of immunity to measles. If you have questions regarding your vaccination or immunity status, please talk to your healthcare provider. In the timely second episode of our new podcast Beyond Bandaids, host Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE, NASN CEO, is joined by Dr. Todd Wolynn, Dr. Kendra McDow, and Shannon Smith to discuss the resurgence of measles in the U.S. and how school nurses and public health leaders are responding. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights New Issue of The Journal of School Nursing is Now Available The April issue of The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) features multiple research reports, position statements, and more. Here are a few highlights: Hybrid Learning Modality Did Not Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 Among Colorado Students "This Has Changed Everything": The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on School Nursing Practice in New Mexico   Paid advertisement School Nurse Experiences and Changes to Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic In this month's JOSN podcast, Outgoing Editor Martha Dewey Bergren welcomes NASN President Kate King and Executive Board Member Connie Griffin to discuss NASN Position Statements. Listen now! Don't miss the latest issue and online articles; sign up for new content alerts for JOSN. Proactive Care: School Nurses' Crucial Role in Gun Violence Prevention | Webinar Recording We are grateful we had the opportunity to collaborate with Brady: United Against Gun Violence and End Family Fire to host a powerful and timely conversation about secure storage and the school nurse's role in ending gun violence in America. Watch the recording.   Celebrating You: School Nurse Day 2025 We have created a virtual toolkit to help you promote School Nurse Day on May 7, 2025: Display this poster at your school to celebrate you or your school nurse. Share sample messages, images, and frames on social media. The School Nurse Day logo may also be copied and used, and don't forget to tag us and use the hashtag #SND2025.   The following are paid advertisements   STUDIES SHOW OTC MEDICATIONS FOR HEAD LICE DON’T WORK ANYMORE. Learn What Does!   Explore an Award-Winning EHR Manage students' physical, mental, and behavioral needs in one software system so you can better serve the whole child. See it in action   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. North Star’s Odlin Top Alaska School Nurse (Source: kodiakdailymirror.com) West Side School Nurse Honored With International Award (Source: blockclubchicago.org) Gravette High School Nurse Honored (Source: eagleobserver.com) Richland School District Proposes Staff Cuts to Address Budget Shortfall (Source: applevalleynewsnow.com) Willmar School Board Revises Proposal for Discontinuing Positions (Source: wctrib.com)   Time is Running Out to Get the Best Rate! The NASN2025 Early Rate ends next week on Thursday, May 1. Don't miss your chance to get the best possible rate for this exceptional learning event! NASN2025 Key Details Registration Rates Register online by May 1, 2025, to get the early rate. Join NASN first and save! Make your travel plans. Learning: NCPD info View the agenda: In-Person or Virtual. Check out the conference blogs. See the FAQs. Have a group of 10 or more? A 10% discount may apply. FMI: Contact Christopher Cephas at [email protected] Will you be joining us in the Lone Star State at In-Person NASN2025, June 26 to 29? This event will feature timely and beneficial sessions on topics such as school nurse resilience, chronic absenteeism, childhood anxiety, primary immunodeficiencies, staffing models, calculating your school’s acuity score, and IEPs, among others. See detailed descriptions of the In-Person sessions. Can't make it to Austin? Learn from anywhere at Virtual NASN2025, taking place online from July 7 to 9. The virtual option offers valuable sessions with topics ranging from integrating evidence-based practices and functional neurological symptom disorder to advocacy action plans, improving documentation and reporting processes, and more! Learn more about the Virtual agenda. Recordings of the virtual conference sessions are available for a full 90 days! Make the most of every opportunity to connect and learn by participating in both events. With the bundled registration option, up to 37.0 NCPD contact hours are available.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Safe and Supportive School Environments for Students With Allergies and Risk for Anaphylaxis NASN's School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Allergies and Risk for Anaphylaxis, designed to help school nurses provide high-quality care while improving the health and safety of school-aged children at risk for allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, offers best practice recommendations and strategies for creating safe and supportive school and classroom environments. The CPG Implementation Toolkit includes tools, sample forms, and resources related to the following: Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation Related Resources: NASN's free educational activity: Allergy & Anaphylaxis: Clinical Practice Guidelines and Toolkit for School Nurses [1.0 NCPD contact hour]   Improving School Community & Student Health New CDC MMWR: Prevalence and Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder The CDC recently released the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), Prevalence and Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Among Children Aged 4 and 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 16 Sites, United States, 2022, finding increased identification of autism, particularly among very young children and previously underidentified groups, which underscores the increased demand and ongoing need for enhanced planning to provide equitable diagnostic, treatment, and support services for all children with ASD. Related Resources: Autism Speaks, dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism, shares the most common challenges related to autism to help school nurses implement support strategies that make visits to their offices less stressful and more productive for everyone. It's Pediatric Sepsis Week Join Sepsis Alliance for Pediatric Sepsis Week 2025 to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis in children, recognize the 75,000 children who develop sepsis each year in the US, and honor those who have passed. School nurses are well-positioned to identify and address infections and spread awareness. Learn more about Sepsis and School Nurses. Related Resources: The CDC's Get Ahead of Sepsis educational effort helps educate consumers and healthcare providers about the importance of early recognition and timely treatment of sepsis, reassessment of antibiotic needs, and prevention of infections.   Mark Your Calendar Early Registration Deadline for NASN2025 Register by May 1 to take advantage of the early rates! Learn more. School Nurse Day 2025 May 7 Join us in amplifying awareness.   In-Person | June 26-29 | Austin, Texas Virtual | July 7-9 | Online Join us in person, virtually, or both! Don't miss the chance to connect with fellow school nurses and leaders in school health. Learn more and register by May 1 for the best rate!     State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences 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. 2025 Nebraska School Nurse Association Summer Conference - June 2-3, 2025. Learn more. Mississippi School Nurse Association Conference 2025 - Together For Health - June 3-5, 2025. Learn more. Alabama Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - June 3-5, 2025. Learn more. New Mexico School Nurse Association Annual Conference - June 9-11, 2025. Learn more. School Nurses Organization of Arizona 36th Annual School Health Conference - Protect Your Practice: Emergency and Legal Preparedness - June 12-13, 2025. Learn more. NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. NASN CALENDAR National Health Observances Calendar This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2025 calendar. 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