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DSHS One-pager resource list for November 2021 . This new design allows the one-pager to include even MORE links to all sorts of resources. The links have been broken up into separate categories to help you navigate through the information.
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Some of you may complete these surveys and never see the results from them, so we wanted to share: The 2019 Texas School Health Services Survey was conducted by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) School Health Program, in collaboration with the Chronic Disease Epidemiology Branch (CDE). The purpose of the survey was to: collect information about school health services staff, including registered nurses (RNs), licensed vocational nurses/licensed practical nurses (LVNs/LPNs) and health aides (non-RNs, non-LVNs); students diagnosed with chronic conditions; and, nurse’s office visits. The survey was disseminated to school districts and school campuses ...

NASN Tribute Video

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National School Nurse Day

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May 12, 2021

Register now for NASN 2021

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Save the Dates for Virtual NASN2021: June 21-25, 2021 We are very excited about getting together for NASN2021, and are ready to gather, to celebrate and to educate how school nurses are Leading the Way in Transforming Student Health. Register here . NASN has made the decision to offer the Annual Conference in 2021 as a virtual experience. We want all our attendees to have the chance to interact with one another and with our content, and the virtual environment will allow us to do that, regardless of travel concerns related to COVID-19. Please save the dates for Virtual NASN2021, June 21-25, 2 ...
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Click the link for CEU Opportunities - Northeastern University Online Programs There are some Free programming as well as paid programming (from $15-$40). They have 6 COVID related programs, Anti-Racism in Nursing and Schools, assessment programs, and program packages appropriate for New School Nurses and seasoned school nurses.

Research Study

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Nursing and mass communications researchers are recruiting school nurses to participate in a research study about public health emergency risk communication. Please see the attached flyer with QR code, so that you can learn more about the purpose of the study and eligibility. If you prefer to access the survey through a direct link (instead of the QR code), here it is: https://redcap.kumc.edu/ surveys/?s=CTYHWD4T4P This is a national survey and collaborative effort by public health nursing and mass communications faculty from the University of Kansas, Wright State University, and Texas Christian University. Findings from this study will be used to create ...
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Your TSNO Executive Committee voted to NOT have our annual conference this year. We are going to still try to have a business meeting as we need to update our bylaws and swear in our new officers. We will keep you posted on what that is going to look like.

Town Hall Meeting

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Come join us! Space is limited to 300 participants and a recording will be available to those unavailable to attend live at a later time! Click Here
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Let Your Voices be Heard!

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School Nurses of Texas. Let your voices be heard. TSNO needs you to visit with the legislators that represent you and tell them that you want a school nurse to have a seat at the table when discussions start on the re-opening of schools. -- Lisa Formby, RN TSNO President

DSHS School Nurse Survey

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Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) School Health Program is conducting a survey to identify school nurses that are interested in assisting with contact tracing. Contact tracin g is a method used to find and follow-up with people who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. People who were around this individual are called contacts. By tracing the contacts of COVID-19 cases, having them self-isolate, if necessary, and testing, when appropriate, we can reduce the spread of coronavirus. The information you provide may be given to DSHS leadership, local health departments, regional health departments, ...
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From School Health Issues Chair; We are all contemplating on what it will look like when we return to campus in August. Please be aware that TSNO is awaiting guidelines from NASN. NASN is working with the CDC on guidelines that school districts can use to create protocols on returning to campus. We anticipate that the guidelines will address PPE, doctor’s orders, length of staying home if ill, etc. We will post to our social media as soon as we have something to inform you. Until then, Stay SMART, Stay SAFE, and stay Healthy. Amber Cichocki RN, School Health Issues Chair.

COVID-19 Resources

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Please find the following resources to help you in the days ahead: Community Updates - Texas Dept of State Health Services Situation Summary - CDC World Health Org - Coronavirus Johns Hopkins Interactive COVID19 Map - Resource Center Mental Health and COVID19 - I nformation and Resources Texas Nurses Association - Resources Care of Students and Staff - Resource Ideas for School Nurse Activities - Resource NASN Resources - NASN

Save the Date!

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November 6-8th TSNO Annual Conference, at The Westin Galleria in Houston, TX. Friday 2:30p.m. Nursing Jurisprudence followed by Opening Reception with Vendors that evening. We hope to see you there!

86th Legislature, HB 3884

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To Texas School Districts: In the 86 th Legislature, HB 3884 required the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to create procedures for school districts to provide information relating to bacterial meningitis to students and parents. This requirement was previously assigned to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). DSHS has created a website with bacterial meningitis information aimed at students and parents. School districts should provide the information from the DSHS website on the district website. Alternatively districts may provide a link to the DSHS page on the district website. For school districts that do not maintain ...
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Registration is Now Open - 17th Annual TSNO Conference in San Antonio, November 2-3 Register Here
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Don't forget to register for the NASN President's Reception, we would love a big Texas welcome for our very own Laurie Combe, see you there! 1. Go here https://my.nasn.org/events/upcoming-events 2. Be sure you are logged in. 3. Select the conference event. 4. Individuals who are already registered will see a DETAILS button. Select the DETAILS button. 5. Select the ADD GUEST/SESSION button. 6. Proceed through the process of adding the session and checking out.

North Texas HPV Forum

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June 7th ~ Take a shot! North Texas HPV Forum 9am - 2pm Studio Movie Grill Click HERE for more information