January 16, 2009     Volume 2-09

Conference Registration Deadline is Looming!

The deadline for registration for the OSHNA conference is January 20!  If you have not yet registered but want to go, please replay to this digest and let Janean Linder know to expect your packet in the mail.  From Jan. 20 to Feb. 1 registrations will be accepted with a 15% late fee.  You will be unable to register after Feb. 1.

NASN On-line Learning Center

Visit NASN's Online Learning Center [http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=111] to take advantage of programs developed specifically for the school nurse.  NASN members participate at special member rates for a combined savings of $225.00!

Graduate Credit to be Available at Conference

One graduate credit hour will be available to those people who are interested in adding to their transcripts at the OSHNA Conference in March!  Thanks to Susette Soria who made this possible!  DoDDS nurses are reminded that they must earn 6 graduate credit hours every six years to maintain their job certification with DoDDS.

Fixing the Economy Means Fixing Health Care As part of a new Health Reform Coalition, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the American Medical Association, Families USA, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), Regence BlueCross BlueShield, and the Service Employees International Union launched a multi-million dollar national television advertising campaign. The message is: In order to fix the ailing economy, the nation needs health care reform that addresses the related problems of health care costs and people losing health coverage. You are encouraged to watch the ad and take action: http://www.standupforhealthcare.org/page/speakout/healthyeconomy.
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Vicks Vaporub May Be Hazardous to Very Young Children

A warning was issued for parents who use a popular cold relief product on their children. A new study warns about improper use of Vicks VapoRub for children under a certain age. Read the article at
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Not Sure What to Do About That Student With That Condition?

Don’t forget to visit www.guidelines.gov <http://www.guidelines.gov/>  for the latest in research and information on treatment of most any condition.
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Events

OSHNA Board of Directors meeting, January 24, Ramstein, Germany, 16:00.

OSHNA Conference Deadline for Registration without late fee, January 20, 2009

“Current Issues and Trends in School Nursing”, OSHNA Conference, March 12-13, 2009, Garmisch Germany

“Partners in Education”, International School Nurses of Asia Conference, March 26-28, Shanghai American School, China

NASN 41st Annual Conference in Boston, MA, June 25-28, 2009