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        The Maine Association of School Nurses is a joint affiliate of the National Association of School Nurses.  Join or renew at www.nasn.org
       
      Please Go to the Board of Directors page for more MASN Information!! 



      In the following Medscape Nurses article, a nurse attorney addresses a topic  discussed  in the past. Your will have to log in to read the full article. It is free to register at Medscape:

      Can I Use Another Student’s EpiPen® to Save a Child’s Life?

      Carolyn Buppert, NP, JD

      http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/803235

       


      What to tell your children about abductions.

      The Cleveland kidnapping has received international coverage. School nurses can help parents and students process the news.The abduction of three young girls for about ten years before they were rescued involved brutal details of rape, beatings and bondage that challenges those of us who have or work with children. Fortunately, it creates a teachable and talkable opportunity.I have attached a short video, "What to tell your children about abductions."it is a short three minute interview that I did for NBC.
      Please feel free to share it.
      If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
      Steve

      Stephen R. Sroka, Ph.D.,
      President, Health Education Consultants
      Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Medicine
      Case Western Reserve University

      SLVC SURVEY

       

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      TURNER SYNDROME

      I am writing to you today to increase your awareness of a common yet uncommonly known condition that affects 1 in 2000 females. This condition is known as Turner Syndrome. The condition results from the complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome. The Turner Syndrome Foundation was established in 2009 to advocate for girls and women with Turner Syndrome and to increase awareness of the condition among medical professionals so that the condition can be diagnosed at an early age. Currently the condition is diagnosed at an age where it is too late to receive the necessary treatments so that these girls can live normal lives.

      As a school nurse, knowing the signs of Turner Syndrome in a girl is crucial as you may be the first one to realize that this girl has characteristics that differ from those of her classmates. You could then alert her parent or guardian that she may have a condition that would require treatment with a specialist. Awareness of the condition is the first step to understanding and acceptance of the condition. Many girls and women feel alone in having this condition so your knowledge of the condition could provide them with someone who they could turn to for guidance and support in dealing with any issues that arise. Our website, www.tsfusa.org, provides a wealth of resources about Turner Syndrome and I would greatly appreciate your sharing this link with other members of your association so that they also can learn about Turner Syndrome. 

      Thank you,
      Caitlin Gong

      Program Assistant

      TurnerSyndromeFoundation.org
      1-800-594-4585: Office
      1-800-594-3862: Fax
      cgong@tsfusa.org: Email
      Mailing address:
      Turner Syndrome Foundation


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      You're Invited to Give Input on the Office of the Surgeon General's
      Future Call to Action on Walking


       
      Walking is the key to a stronger, healthier America. For families, walking to and from school and in daily life is a great way to spend time together and create healthy, active lifestyles for our kids. As the walking movement continues to gain momentum in 2013, you have the chance to help guide the national agenda around getting more people walking and building walkable communities.

      Until April 30, the US Surgeon General is looking for feedback from the public on what should be included in a future call to action around walking. Please join the Safe Routes to School National Partnership in responding!

      What You Can Do 
      We are calling on organizations and individuals to submit public comment to the Federal Register. You can submit any promising ideas or effective practices that you think would be work to advance walking or walkability at the national or local levels.
      • Go to everybodywalk.org/takeaction
      • Watch inspiring videos
      • Link to the Federal Register to submit your comments
      • Endorse a sign-on letter outlining key principles
      • Go for a walk!
      • Encourage your stakeholders to give input.
      • Forward this email and post this link on Facebook!
      Just like recent calls to action and reports by the Surgeon General (breastfeeding, healthy homes and smoking), your feedback will be consolidated and combined into the proposed call to action on walking.

      More Details on the Public Comment Period
      During the window of April 1-30, 2013, you have a unique opportunity to provide comment to the Federal Register on the proposed call to action on walking. Go toeverybodywalk.org/takeaction, where you will able to easily access the Federal Register Notice, and submit detailed comments on the proposed call to action on walking. All input will be considered by the Office of the Surgeon General. Don't miss the chance to make your voice heard.

      The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is proud to be a partner in the Every Body Walk Collaborative. For more information about the Collaborative or the Call to Action, contact info@everybodywalk.org.


      Please take action today, to help tomorrow's children have safer routes, lanes and paths.

      Sincerely,

      Deb Hubsmith
      Director
      Safe Routes to School National Partnership

       

       




               

      The Future of Nursing, LEADING CHANGE, ADVANCING HEALTH


       
      "With more than 3 million members,
      the nursing profession is the largest segment of the nation’s health care workforce. Working on the front lines of patient care, nurses can play a vital role in helping realize the objectives set forth in the 2010 Affordable Care Act, legislation that represents the broadest health care overhaul since the 1965 creation of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. A number of barriers prevent nurses from being able to respond effectively to rapidly changing health care settings and an evolving health care system. These barriers need to be overcome to ensure that nurses are well-positioned to lead change and advance health.
       
      In 2008, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) launched a two-year initiative to respond to the need to assess and transform the nursing profession. The IOM appointed the Committee on the RWJF Initiative on the Future of Nursing, at the IOM, with the purpose of producing a report that would make recommendations for an action-oriented blueprint for the future of nursing. "  (IOM/RWJF 2010)
       
      There are 4 Key Recommendations
    • Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training. (APRNs, Certifications, clinical nurse specialists, diabetes and asthma educators)
    • Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression. (utilize professional development funds, scholarships, tuition reimbursement, mentorships for new SNs)
    • Nurses should be full partners, with physicians and other health care professionals, in redesigning health care in the United States. (Work with our school physicians and SBHCs)
    • Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data collection and information infrastructure. (using data in our electronic documentation to support SN practice)\
    • Report Brief and Recommendation PDFs also posted below

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