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Florida School Nurses at Work...Happy Nurses Week!

By Karen Bodwell posted 26 days ago
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Thank you to all the nurses that sent in pictures for Nurse's Week!  Click for slideshow: https://youtu.be/P3XUPgjhA78
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Annual Meeting & April CEU Event! Register today!

By Robyn Hathaway, BSN, RN, NCSN posted 03-21-2023
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We have many wonderful updates and information to share with all our members. Please join us next month, April 18th at 7pm, for a free CEU event examining nursing burnout. Guest speaker, Ginger Ellmyer, MS, RN, will share how this can be prevented and reversed! There will also be a brief FASN Annual Meeting to present our newly elected officers, approve our annual budget, and honor our School Nurse Administrator of the Year! We look forward to connecting with you all soon! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcu-tpz4oGd0CIVSZXJtOtj3YNgHafWCr Sincerely,  Robyn
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Support Florida School Nurses' Hurricane Ian Recovery

By Robyn Hathaway, BSN, RN, NCSN posted 10-12-2022
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Good Afternoon, Thank you to the many who have reached out to see how our School Nurses in the Southwest area of Florida are recovering. Schools in Lee County are attempting to reopen in the coming weeks. We have learned that some schools will not be operational for months and some of our School Nurses have lost everything. While many are still recovering we wanted to share two ways you can help support our recovery efforts. GoFundMe - Please support our Florida School Nurses who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Our goal is to get a self-care kit containing a stethoscope, a gift card to purchase new scrubs, and other health-related items into ...
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FASN 27TH Annual Conference - Register TODAY!

By Karen Bodwell posted 09-19-2022
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Federal Legislation - HR 8220 The One School, One Nurse Act

By Lisa Kern, MSN, RN, NCSN posted 08-22-2022
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Hi Florida school nurses! We know this is a busy time for all of you but we wanted to share some important advocacy information with all (please excuse cross-posting!): The Florida Association of School Nurses is excited to announce that Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL 24) has introduced HR 8220, The One School, One Nurse Act  intended to fund a new school nurse grant program through HHS. The bill has been referred to the House Education and Labor Committee and Energy and Commerce Committee (6/23). This legislation would fund a grant program that would support a full-time registered nurse on every elementary and secondary campus . The funding would be used ...
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Action Needed! ARP ESSER III funding

By Lisa Kern, MSN, RN, NCSN posted 06-01-2021
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The FASN encourages school nurses across Florida to reach out to Superintendents and School Board members to find out how their district plans to use the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) funding that is being provided by the federal government. According to the DOE, this is intended to “fund health and safety measures consistent with CDC guidance, address the disruptions to teaching and learning resulting from the pandemic—especially for students hardest hit by the pandemic—and get students back in the classroom quickly and safely.” Some of the health and safety measures described in the detailed information released ...
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Happy National School Nurse Day!

By Lisa Kern, MSN, RN, NCSN posted 05-10-2021
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On behalf of the Florida Association of School Nurses, we send best wishes for National School Nurse Day - May 12, 2021. This has been an exceptionally challenging year for all School Nurses. Your hard work is appreciated by each and every one of us serving in FASN and we know what a critical champion you are for your students! Please forward this message on to all school nurses, whether they are FASN members or not. We want everyone to feel supported on this special day! We'd like to also share a message from the School Health Services Program Office:    It's been a challenging year and school nursing has truly been visible in the public eye. As this school ...
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Register Now FASN TownHall Meeting - March 2nd 7-8 pm

By Karen Bodwell posted 02-22-2021
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Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere Act - HR 2606

By Lisa Kern, MSN, RN, NCSN posted 09-09-2019
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Here is an update on the Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere Act (NURSE Act), introduced by Representative Dina Titus (D-NV) and Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME).  The NURSE Act would give grants through from the Department of Education to increase the number of registered school nurses in Title I schools where there does not already exist a school nurse. These would be demonstration grants that would be awarded on a competitive basis.  There is a cost share between Department of Education with it contributing the bulk of the grant (75 percent) and the SEA/LEA contributing the remainder (25 percent) of the grant. BIG NEWS - The NURSE Act ...
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Join Us: FASN Region 7 COnference

By Karen Bodwell posted 03-05-2019
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Working Together….to Get Around the Travel Ban!!!

By Karen Bodwell posted 01-17-2019
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Working Together….to Get Around the Travel Ban!!! Ride Share     Room Share Check out these offers of transportation or room sharing to help folks attend the FASN Annual Conference February 8,9 in Orlando !!!  Interested folks please contact individuals directly. Post your needs below in comments.
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23rd FASN Annual Conference Registration is Now Open!

By Karen Bodwell posted 10-15-2018
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"Don't be left out!!!  Registration  for  The 23rd Annual FASN Conference February 8,9, 2019  is now OPEN !! We want to see YOU  there!!!  Online registration  using a  credit card  is available below. Your receipt will be automatically generated. https://floridaassociationofschoolnurs.regfox.com/23rd-fasn-annual-conference-february-8-9-2018   There is also a link  if you prefer to  print, complete, enclose a check, and mail your registration. Register by mail.   Please complete the registration form carefully to ensure all needed information is included. Registration for discounted rooms at the Florida Hotel and Conference ...
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NASN/FASN October Membership Campaign - Join NOW!!

By Karen Bodwell posted 09-30-2018
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Membership in NASN/FASN is  wise career investment? If you aren’t a member, then it’s time to JOIN NASN/FASN!!! FASN is a unified affiliate with NASN (National Association of School Nurses). Unified Affiliates are those Affiliates that have agreed that eligible members must belong to both the Affiliate and National organizations. Membership in NASN also gives you membership in FASN. What can your NASN/FASN Membership do for you? Consider the Possibilities: Personal and Professional Benefits: Opportunities to apply for grants; scholarships and awards; Vision Vouchers; Professional Liability Insurance. Continuing Education: ...
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Make Your Voice Heard

By Karen Bodwell posted 09-27-2018
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FASN wants to remind all members of the importance of voting! Election day is November 6. The deadline to register is October 9. You can find out more details about voting in Florida by visiting: https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/contacts/frequently-asked-questions/faq-voter-registration/
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Back To School Edition of FASNating News!

By Karen Bodwell posted 09-13-2018
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Updated Director's Report Included Back_To_School_2018.pdf
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FASN Conference Scholarships Now Available!

By FASN Communications posted 08-08-2018
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Scholarships are now available for the Florida Association of School Nurses 23rd Annual Conference.  ALL school nurses are invited to apply for this special offer; membership is not required.  This special event will be held at the Florida Hotel in Orlando,  February 8-9, 2019.  Click_here_for_application_.pdf
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National Board for the Certification of School Nurses

By Janet Jones, MSN, NCSN, RN, AHN-BC posted 03-28-2018
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​ The application window for the summer exam window is currently open. Summer Testing Window: July 12–August 1, 2018 Registration opened March 15, 2018, and closes June 12, 2018, at 11:59 PM MT to apply or get more information go to  nbcsn.org
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School Nurse Advocacy in Action: The Complelling Why - Recorded Webinar

By FASN Communications posted 03-12-2018
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No CE's will be offered for the recorded webinar.
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Lisa Kern Director's Blog - A Heavy Heart and a Call to Action!

By Lisa Kern, MSN, RN, NCSN posted 02-15-2018
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Like every one of you, I was saddened and stunned by the mass shooting that took place at a Florida high school yesterday afternoon. Seventeen were murdered and many more injured. The trauma experienced by all who were there is unimaginable.  My heart is heavy. I cried over these news reports, as I am sure you have. I consoled colleagues, hugged students, staff and family members. Although Pasco is a county far north of Broward, the impact is still felt here. We sent our crisis team members out to all secondary campuses, we increased police presence, and we cancelled all drills. During times like these, the mental health supports that can be provided by our ...
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President’s Blog February 14th, 2018

By Janet Jones, MSN, NCSN, RN, AHN-BC posted 02-15-2018
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I began this post with thoughts of how February is heart month in many ways. We wore red on February 2 nd , to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and then on Valentine’s Day we send our spouses, partners and friends, hearts and flowers to remind them that we love them. Yesterday, a second grade student brought me a tiny card with a picture of a cat on it and wished me a Happy Valentine’s Day. I was touched by the gesture and gratified by the expression of unconditional love from a stable, happy child. It was particularly significant for me because I had just met with the school psychologist to discuss another student from a very dysfunctional and loveless ...
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