Podcasts by NASN Radio- National Association of School Nurses
The National Association of School Nurses and BAM Radio Network have partnered to bring you NASN Radio. Executive Director Donna Mazyck hosts the program that will focus on the topics you really care about. Each brief segment of NASN Radio will help keep school nurses abreast of the latest developments in student health and professional development of school nurses. New segments appear here a few days after they air on the NASN web site.
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Top 5 Places Where Germs Hide in School from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.941863
Does a toilet seat or a pencil sharpener have more germs? Where is the number one place where disease causing germs typically hide in school settings? What is the most important school surface you ...
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Top 10 Tips For Keeping Kids in School During Flu Season from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.939677
We've learned much from two seasons of battling H1N1 flu. In this segment we compile the top 10 lessons we've learned about how to keep students healthy and in school during flu season.
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How and When to use Individualized health Plans for Students from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.938650
An individualized Health plan is your personal tool to ensure that you deliver the best care to students with special needs. In this segment our guest talks about when and how to make the best use ...
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The Evolving Role of School Nurses from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.937083
NASN is celebrating National School Nurse's Week with a special five part series. We kick of the week with a look back and a look forward at the evolving role of school nurses. Tune in to this inf...
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How The Best School Nurses Demonstrate Leadership from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.936292
As it turns out, school nurses are leaders on many levels. We provide leadership to children, parents, teachers, administrators and peers. In this segment we look at how the best school nurses d...
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A School Nurse's Guide to Student Oral Health from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.798493
School nurses are well positioned to help ensure oral health among students. This segment debunks some myths and provides a useful overview of what you should know. It also provides access to tool...
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Creating a Flu Free Zone at School from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.794837
It's that time of year again where defending our children and schools from influenza becomes a top priority. Our guests today offer an array of insights, strategies, tactics and tools to help you m...
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Are You Fully Ready to Manage Student Concussions? from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.793132
What do school nurses need to know about managing student concussions? Who needs to be involved in deciding whether a student is ready to return to normal school activities? What tools are availabl...
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School Nurses Day:New Opportunities and Challenges from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.790004
Today we pause to celebrate school nursing and school nurses by taking a look at the new opportunities before us, as well as the peculiar challenges.
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Debunking the Immunization and Autism Connection: How to Talk to Parents from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.780920
The idea that immunizations can cause autism has long been debunked and rejected by health professionals. However, the belief still persists among many parents. In this segment we provide the res...
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A Look at the Future of the 21st Century School Nurse from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.772734
School Nursing is changing on many fronts. In this segment we review the results of a recent survey of school nurses for a glimpse of the road ahead.
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Students With Food Allergies on the Rise: Are You Prepared? from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.771912
Increasing numbers of students are being impacted by food allergies. Allergies may be life threatening, but there are many things school nurses can do to increase awareness and prepare everyone t...
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Creating A Team Plan for Managing Hypoglycemia in School from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.769880
Supporting students of who are at risk of Hypoglycemia requires a team effort. In this segment we discuss what's required to ensure that all school staff can recognize hypoglycemia and know how to ...
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Three Tips for Preventing a Measles Outbreak at Your School from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.764312
After the declaration that measles had been eradicated in the US, the disease is making a comeback.
In this segment we offer prevention tips to be shared with teachers, parents and students.
Managing Student's Insulin Needs During the School Day from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.762346
In this segment we discuss insulin types, insulin storage and the ways school nurses can help students manage their insulin during the school day.
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Reflections on School Nursing: Highlights, Wish Lists, Best Moments from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.758744
This year we celebrate national School Nurses Day by reflecting on school nursing highlights, our growing importance, and wish lists of what school nurses need and want.
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Emergency Preparedness: Back to the Basics from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.754733
School nurses play a vital role in ensuring that schools are prepared to handle myriad emergencies of various kinds. In this segment, we review the basics every school nurse needs to know.
Stop the Bleed: How to Handle Life-Threatening Bleeding from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.753802
This special episode is part of a national initiative to train emergency responders and bystanders to stop life-threatening bleeding and save lives.
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Celebrating School Nurses: The New Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.748475
Join us as we celebrate the value of school nurses, and pause to look at the new framework for 21st-century practice.
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The School Nurses Back to School Toolkit from 2022-02-22T15:22:39.747736
Join us as we walk through the issues important to school nurses as we head back to school and offer support and useful resources.
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Helping Students Avoid Burns and Recover from Burn Injuries from 2016-12-13T19:47:03
The holidays are also high season for burn injuries. Join us for this refresher on the ABCs of managing burn injuries along with tips on helping recovering students return to school.
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A School Nurses' Guide to Sports Injuries and Fractures from 2016-11-09T13:10:06
Sports injuries impact millions of students annually. In this episode, we offer school nurses tips, tools, and resources to help students with injury prevention, safety information, and care wh...
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Managing Student Food Allergies from 2016-10-13T12:40:10
As most school nurses know, food allergies can be potentially fatal. The symptoms may be mild (rashes, hives, itching, swelling, etc.) or severe (trouble breathing, wheezing, loss of consciousness...
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The Student Drug Abuse Problem School Nurses Often Miss from 2016-10-13T12:39:53
The new trend in student drug abuse is more insidious because it often goes undetected by parents, teachers and school nurses. The abuse of legal over the counter drugs like cough medicine can prod...
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Care and Medication Assistance for Students and Families from 2016-10-13T12:38:42
A recent report indicated that many families are unaware of the various new healthcare options available to them. This Pfizer sponsored segment provides an overview of some of the new health care ...
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3 Tools You Can Use to Help Keep the Flu Out of Your School from 2016-10-13T12:33:10
Flu season starts in October, so we're taking this segment to talk about the tips and tools school nurses can use to helo fight the flu
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Zika Virus: What Every School Nurse Needs to Know from 2016-04-12T12:40:11
The new Zika virus is spreading and posing a threat that school nurses need to understand to help keep students safe. Learn the basics you need to know.
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New Guidelines for Cardiac Emergencies in School from 2016-04-12T12:05:54
The new guidelines for managing cardiac emergencies are out. Find out what you need to know to update your school's emergency response plan.
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A School Nurse's Guide to the New Insulin Technologies from 2016-02-15T14:15:59
Diabetes management in school is easier thanks to new technologies. Listen in as we review the basics every school nurse needs to know.
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Student Abuse of Over the Counter Drugs: What You Need to Know from 2015-12-16T10:14:59
Studies show that abuse of prescription and OTC medicines is a problem among today’s teens. Teens might abuse OTC cough medicine because it is affordable and easily available. Today, roughly one ou...
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The Vaccination Gap: Managing the Growing Trends in Immunization from 2015-08-25T06:26:47
Despite the legendary work historically done by school nurses to get students vaccinated, immunization gaps still exist. In this segment, we discuss how school nurses can help close the chasm among...
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How School Nurses Are Partnering With Public Health Nurses from 2015-08-25T06:22:48
In this segment we discuss how school Nurses and public health nurses are collaborating to ensure that the health needs of the community are being addressed. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork ...
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Changing Policy and Protocols for Giving Epinephrine Safely at School from 2015-05-18T04:51:01
School nurses are facing many changes in the policies and protocols for administering epinephrine at school. Laws have been passed in over 45 states that allow the use of stock epinephrine. Many sc...
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Uncommon Tick Borne Diseases That Impact Kids from 2015-04-16T13:40:15
April is the beginning of the season for higher exposure to tick bites. In this segment we look at a variety of uncommon tick borne diseases and identify the regions across the nation where childr...
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Teaching Alcohol Responsibility to Teens from 2015-03-31T06:59:06
Underage drinking at the elementary, middle-school and high school levels is a concern for parents and educators. In this segment we discuss the latest statistics and research. Finally, we point to...
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Teens with Diabetes in Transition: Supporting Self-Management from 2015-03-12T11:39:11
Transitioning out of high school is a pivotal time in the life of a teen with diabetes. School nurses can play an important role in preparing students to assume more responsibility for their health...
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Heart Health: The Importance of Teaching Students CPR from 2015-02-19T10:49:29
Every hour approximately 48 people will have a cardiac event outside of the hospital. However, what is surprising to many is that 6,000 children and adolescents die each year from heart failure. In...
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School Flu Risk More Severe This Year: Seven Steps to Take from 2015-01-22T12:06:12
As we enter into what is typically the height of flu season, the risk is particularly severe this year. In this segment we disucss why students are more at risk and offer specifc additional precu...
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Carbohydrate Counting For Students With Diabetes from 2014-12-15T14:30:16
In this segment we talk about how to teach children and parents to adjust insulin based on their carbohydrate intake.
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Legal Issues Every School Nurse Needs to Know from 2014-11-18T12:36:31
The legal issues around school nursing are complicated. What basic legal considerations should school nurses be familiar with and routinely contemplating. In this segment we look at some typical sc...
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Teaching Young Girls to Do Breast Health Exams from 2014-10-23T12:02:25
Our guest today has started a breast health exam movement with support from school nurses. Listen in and find out why school nurses are so important to fighting breast cancer and what you can do to...
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Enterovirus, EV-D68: What You Need to Know from 2014-10-13T06:04:11
Instances of enterovirus D68 are being identified across the country and impacting children at many schools.Tune in to learn what information school nurse should be prepared to share with staff, p...
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Health and Academic Achievement from 2014-06-23T04:51:13
Our guest reviewed 122 well researched and peer-reviewed studies and concluded that the connection between student health and academic achievement is undeniable and well support. Her research is a...
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A Quick Checklist for Creating an Individualized Health Plan from 2014-03-18T12:45:14
Who should be involved in creating an individualized health plan for students? What are the key components that should be considered? What are the critical legal issues that should be understood?...
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February is Peak Flu Season: Mid-season Tips You Should Pass on to Parents from 2014-01-20T16:25:08
This is peak season for influenza. Are there any steps that parents and children should be taking this late in the season to avoid getting the flu? The answer is yes, learn more...
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Can You Quickly Identify and Respond to Behavioral Health Disorders? from 2013-11-20T10:54:33
School nurses are among the first people positioned to spot a behavioral health disorder in students. But behavioral health disorders can be difficult to identify. Our guests offer useful guida...
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Preventing Student Abuse of Over-the-Counter Medicines from 2013-10-29T21:52:47
Multiple national surveys point to the disturbing abuse of prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, like OTC cough medicine, among today's teens. Six percent of high school teens adm...
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One Million Dollars Raised for School Nursing Research, Scholarships and Grants from 2013-10-17T12:54:17
It has taken ten years, but the goal of raising a million dollars for school nursing research, scholarships and grants has been reached. Tune in and hear about the funding now available to you and ...
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Meningitis Tools Every School Nurse Needs from 2013-09-12T07:41:31
Meningitis is a deadly disease that can overcome a person within hours. However the disease can be prevented In this segment we discuss the disease, the signs, symptoms and the recommended vaccine....
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Are You Overconfident About Oral Health Knowledge? from 2013-05-13T17:06:24
A recent survey of school nurses found that most feel prepared to teach oral health. However, a closer assessment revealed that some school nurses may be less prepared than the survey suggests. In ...
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Misconceptions About Head Lice: What Every School Nurse Needs to Know from 2013-04-11T14:41:47
Depression in schools is a big problem that often goes unrecognized. The estimates of children impacted by depression is as high as 20% of school aged kids. Signs can begin as early as first grade....
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Extending Flu Prevention Beyond The School Nurse's Office from 2013-01-22T13:13:06
We are well into flu season, so it's "all hands on deck" when it comes to limiting the outbreak of the flu in schools. In this segment we look at ways to extend flu prevention practices beyond the ...
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Part II: Additional Defenses for Fighting Infections That Keep Kids Out of School from 2013-01-11T06:21:19
In part two of this series, we look at some of the additional ways infections spread in schools and discuss ways to prevent or contain the risk to children and staff.
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Extra Protection: Additional Defenses for the Five Common Infections That Keep Kids Out of School from 2012-12-12T05:58:07
In this segment we review the basic prevention techniques for the five most common infections that keep students out of school. We then cover a few added measures school nurses can take to provide ...
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The New School Nurse Leadership Handbook from 2012-10-18T07:02:42
There has never been a book published specifically dedicated to the unique needs of school nurse administrators until now. In this segment the editor explains why this new text book is an invaluab...
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Role of School Nurses in Identifying the Need for Speech Therapy from 2012-09-27T12:49:29
Unidentified speech issues in students cam have a profound impact on their literacy and ability to succeed academically. School nurses are a in key position to spot students who need special attent...
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Three Key Areas You Should Check to be Ready for the New School Year from 2012-08-29T10:03:22
Back to school is an exciting and stressful time of year for school nurses.There is much to do in a very short time. To assist we invited some experienced school nurses to put together a back- to -...
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What are the Chances Your Job Will be Cut? from 2012-05-14T14:59:52
Across the nation school budgets are in crisis and cuts are being made at every level. In this segment we ask two experts to share with us what their research shows about the chances that your scho...
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School Emergencies: Preparing for the Unthinkable from 2012-04-24T06:04:31
In a school emergency or crisis building evacuation, school nurses need to be able to get out fast and bring along what is essential to continue to respond to student needs. In this segment our gue...
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Smarter Ways to Handle Eye Emergencies in School from 2012-03-23T06:15:39
A school nurse can make the difference between whether a child maintains his or her sight or loses it for life. This segment goes beyond the basics and offers smarter ways to prepare in advance to ...
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Five Minutes with the New Executive Director of NASN from 2012-01-10T11:03:17
Donna Mayzck is the new executive director of the National Association of School Nurses. We sat down and spent a few minutes talking with her about her background, her vision of the biggest challe...
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Confident about Confidentiality? HIPAA/FERPA Made Easy - Part II from 2011-10-24T15:03:43
How do you protect the student and protect the public? Learn what you need to know about HIPAA, FERPA and striking the balance between public safety and confidentiality.
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The ABCs of Using Pulse Oximeters in Schools from 2011-10-17T06:24:34
Marie DeSisto is the Director of Nurses for the Waltham Public Schools in Waltham, MA. She is a long time member of the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization and has serviced on the MSNO Board ...
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Nurse's Guide to Student Oral Health from 2011-09-24T15:10:05
School nurses are well positioned to help ensure oral health among students. This segment debunks some myths and provides a useful overview of what you should know. It also provides access to tool...
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The Future of School Nursing from 2011-05-13T06:23:15
In these segment three career nurse leaders get together to discuss a report on the future of nursing and health care. Our guest provide their interpretation of the report and explain what it all ...
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School Nurses: Saving Lives and Helping Students to Learn from 2011-05-12T07:05:53
School nurses do so much more than take temperatures and conduct routine tests. In this segment three career school nurses invite us to take a step back and look at what school nurse really do - sa...
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National School Leaders Thank School Nurses from 2011-05-10T23:24:47
To celebrate School Nurses Day, three of the nation's education leaders came together to share their stories about times in their careers when school Nurses made a big difference. Tune in, feel th...
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3 Things Every School Nurse NeedsTo Know About SBHCs from 2011-02-17T07:02:34
There are over 2000 school based health centers (SBHCs) across the United States. Learn how they help school nurses and help students. Also find out what is the biggest myth about SBJCs.
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3 Reasons to Get Involved in the Meningitis Initiative from 2010-09-20T13:11:45
NASN's Meningitis awareness campaign is all about bringing together various voices -- school nurses, parents, and survivors of the disease. The goal is to share personal experiences to help fa...
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4 Tips for Cleaner Hands & Healthy Students from 2009-11-19T22:16:22
Nina Fekaris, NASN School Nurse of The Year for 2009, shares her wisdom, insights and creative tips for getting everyone from students to parents and staff involved in hand hygiene.
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Tactics for Treating Ticks from 2009-10-16T06:18:50
Dr. Richard Pollack tells us that there is a lot of misinformation out there about ticks and how to deal with them. In this segment Pollack gives school nurses reliable insights and procedures to use.
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Handling Head Lice and No Nit Policies from 2009-08-20T09:27:29
Dr. Anthony Mancini debunks popular myths about head lice and explains how to identify, treat and handle head lice infestations. Mancini covers various treatments, no nit policies and how to avoid...
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Handling Head Lice and No Nit Policies from 2009-08-20T09:27:29
Dr. Anthony Mancini debunks popular myths about head lice and explains how to identify, treat and handle head lice infestations. Mancini covers various treatments, no nit policies and how to avoid...
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Handling Head Lice and No Nit Policies from 2009-08-20T09:27:29
Dr. Anthony Mancini debunks popular myths about head lice and explains how to identify, treat and handle head lice infestations. Mancini covers various treatments, no nit policies and how to avoid...
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