New Hampshire School Nurses' Association - Free and Low Cost Webinars

From the Board of Nursing: In December 2023, the NH Board of Nursing, through the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), established a partnership with CE Broker for continuing education (CE) requirements. CE Broker is an online system that allows nurses to upload their continuing education requirements throughout the year. Please note that all RNs, APRNs, and LNAs are required to upload their continuing education in CE Broker before renewing their license. Please visit the links below for further information and instructions on setting up a CE Broker account.

Overview of CE Broker and Instructions: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/professional-licensing/ce-broker FAQs about CE Broker and how licensees are impacted: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/faqs-ce-broker

Scholarships available to Members

Greetings from Lynne Butler. I represent the scholarship committee for the NHSNA board. We have been given a generous donation towards our scholarship fund and are looking for some deserving nurses to distribute monies to! Information regarding the specific requirements regarding eligibility may be found on our website. The deadline to be considered for this opportunity is April 1, 2024.

School Nurse Leadership Academy developed by George Mason University

In partnership with George Mason University and funded by the Virginia Department of Education, The Center is helping develop a School Nurse Leadership Academy that will begin in January 2025.

The purpose of the School Nurse Leadership Academy is to help school nurse leaders develop the skills needed to lead district level school health services. The cohort-based program will develop future leaders who have the vision and skills necessary to support school nurses as they address the often-complex health needs of school-age children.
The Academy is for school nurse leaders from all states and locations (i.e. school nurse administrators, lead nurses, leaders of state/local school nurse organizations). MORE INFORMATION

The New England Public Health Training Center helps build and sustain a skilled workforce with free learning tools and support designed to meet the unique needs of each New England State.

Free with contact hours -- Registration required

The Pink Book: Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Visit the Pink Book Education Series webpage for web-on-demand training modules covering immunization basics. Continuing education (CE) credits are available.

A Panic Primer for School Nurses

Release Date: 11/11/2024

Expiration Date: 11/11/2027

Cost: Free on demand for NASN members and non members!

Upon successful completion of this offering,

participants will be awarded 1.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hour.

Immunization 101: A primer on school recommended vaccinations

Release Date: 02/03/2023

Expiration Date: 02/03/2026

Cost: Free for NASN members and $20 non-members.

Upon successful completion of this offering,

participants will be awarded 1.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hour. READ MORE

Motivational Interviewing for Vaccine Hesitancy:
A Training Module for Health Care ProvidersNDSU's Center for Immunization Research and Education is offering a free training on motivational interviewing to address vaccine hesitancy. Participants earn 1 CEU. To access the training, visit the CIRE MI Training website.

School-based Environmental Management of Asthma: Strategies and Health Equity Implications | NASN Learning Center

This is a free course that provides health equity strategies designed to help school nurses address asthma health disparities and outcomes. Upon successful completion of this offering, participants will be awarded 1.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hour.

KEEPING SCHOOL BUILDINGS HEALTHY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES (60 MIN)

This course will make the case for prioritizing indoor air quality (IAQ) in learning environments, review common sources of poor IAQ in schools, explore strategies for promoting healthy IAQ in schools, and wrap up with practical tips for successfully implementing these strategies. Join to hear Dr. Marilyn Black, a trusted IAQ expert, share her unique scientific knowledge and apply it to your practice right away.

THE IMPACT OF 3D PRINTERS ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND HUMAN HEALTH (60 MIN)
We spend 90% of our time indoors, where pollutant levels can routinely be two to 10 times higher than the surrounding outdoor air. Improving indoor air quality is the key to protecting human health and well-being. Researchers at Chemical Insights, an Institute of Underwriters Laboratories, completed a multi-year study with Georgia Institute of Technology on the impact of 3D printer emissions on indoor air quality. This course will walk you through the basics of why indoor air quality matters, the impact of operating 3D printers on indoor air quality, what their research found, and what you can do to best mitigate the unintended consequences associated with this exciting, innovative technology. Complete all four modules (10-15 minutes each) to expand your knowledge of how to mitigate exposure to 3D printer emissions.

Childhood Lead Poisoning in NH: What Pediatric Healthcare Providers Need to Know

Ongoing through SNHAHEC -- 1 CEU Provided

Strategies for Preventing and Managing Tickborne Illness
Hosted by Southern NH Area Health Education Center
Free online webinar, 1 contact hour

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
Hosted by Southern NH Area Health Education Center
1.5 contact hours

Enhancing the Capacity of School Nurses to Reduce Student Anxiety
Free for NASN members, $20 non-members
1.0 Nursing contact hour

Elevating the Role of School Nurses on School Behavioral Healthcare Teams
Free, Hosted by NASN 1 Contact Hour

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While not low cost, they do have excellent resources for school nurses.

All in This Together ECHO: What’s Next? Ideas into Action to Support Mental Health in Schools

28 Jan 2025- 18 Mar 2025 6 sessions on Tuesdays @ 3:30

6.0 ANCC contact hours / no cost

Join Dartmouth Health for an engaging and comprehensive education series designed to provide teachers, nurses, counselors, and school administrators with enhanced skills and effective strategies to support mental health and manage behaviors in the classroom. This series will provide valuable tools to create a positive learning environment and foster overall student well-being. This series is designed to provide actionable insights and practical techniques that you can implement immediately. Let's work together to create supportive and nurturing environments for all!

All sessions are recorded and available to you as long as you are signed up.

Anti-Oppressive Practices in Behavioral Health for Children, Adolescents, and Youth

Project ECHO: October - April. (May join anytime, giving you access to sessions you may have missed. Utilizing Project ECHO methodology, both participants and subject matter experts will learn together through brief presentations and case-based learning.

The program will occur on Tuesdays from 12:30pm - 1:30pm on October 29th, November 12th, December 3rd, February 11th, March 11th, and April 8th.

Overview of Power, Privilege, and Oppression
Self-Reflection in Anti-Oppressive Work: Understanding Your Role and Impact
Power Dynamics Within Practice
Beyond stereotypes: Deepening Understanding of Personal and Cultural Diversity
Respectful Engagement: Moving Beyond Cultural Imposition to Build Meaningful Connections
Repairing Relationships: Managing Harm and Recovery in Practice

READ MORE AND REGISTER

Health Care Transitions Matter: Maintaining Access to Care
Free on Demand
Presented to School Nurses on 10/28/2024

Video: https://youtu.be/9VEtFo4SAYk

Did you know that all IEP students aged 14 and older must have a Transition of Care Plan as part of their IEP?

Sylvia Pelletier, Director and Ansley Peacock, Transition Initiatives Coordinator of NH Family Voices present to school nurses on how they can support all their students while they gain the skills to be independent after graduation.

Health care transition can be applied to ALL youth, regardless of how much responsibility they will have for ongoing maintenance of their own care. Join staff from NH Family Voices Youth Health Care Transition Services Project to learn:

-Why working on health care transition is so important
Who else is working on health care transition
Tips on engaging youth and families

0.75 contact hour is awarded after watching the video and filling out this evaluation. https://form.jotform.com/242426057374154

Legislative Town Hall Forum
Wednesday, January 15th 2025 at 5:30pm
Where: Via Zoom
Link coming soon

The following 15-20 minute videos are presentations provided by subject matter experts as part of the 2023 School ECHO.

NH MCAP ECHO series are designed to increase the capacity of primary care and school professionals to identify, assess, treat, and refer children and adolescents with mental health needs. Participants learn through didactic presentations, case-based learning, and the opportunity to complete provider to provider teleconsults with NH MCAP subject matter experts outside of ECHO sessions.

Behavior as Communication by Barbara Slayton
Brief Intervention Strategies by Evie Stacy
Navigating the Minefield of Privacy: HIPAA and FERPA by Melissa McGee
Engaging Caregivers by Carrie Fajvan and Karen Welford
Strategies for Effective Communication by Pam DiNapoli and Beth Corkum
NH Mental Health Care Access in Pediatrics: School Engagement
Sylvia Pelletier, BA, on School Engagement.

Disclaimer: The New Hampshire School Nurses’ Association’s mission and vision is to provide leadership and education to support New Hampshire school nurse standards of practice, care coordination, leadership, quality improvement, and community public health. The information and services included in or available through the New Hampshire School Nurses' Association website, including information provided by third parties is offered for educational purposes only, and may include inaccuracies and/or typographical errors. Advice received via the New Hampshire School Nurses’ Association website should not be relied upon for personal, professional, medical, legal or financial decisions and you should consult an appropriate professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.

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