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Events & ECSNA Programs
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm (Outside Program)
"School Nurses Contribution Beyond the Walls"
from NJ NEW - The NJ Nursing Emotional Well-being Institute
Virtual Schwartz Rounds (VSR) For School Nurses
To register please click here.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm (Outside Event)
Vaccines for Children (VFC) Kick Off Event
Watsessing Park Tuesday
38 Conger St Bloomfield
Eligibility Criteria:
(Children through 18 years of age)
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Medicaid enrolled - NJ Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare Plan A
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Uninsured
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American Indian or Alaskan Native Eligibility Requirements
Vaccines For Children are available by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment, call 973-877-8456
To print out the flyer, please click here.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm (Outside Program)
RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Kidney Center Annual Symposium
Prevention & Treatment of Kidney Disease in Children
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Please register by clicking here.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 8:00am [registration starts at 7:00am] to 3:30pm - (Outside Program)
NJAAP's 32nd Annual School Health Conference
In-person at The Palace at Somerset Park
333 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
From the NJAAP website quoted below:
"The School Health Conference is dedicated to keeping you abreast of the latest best practices in pediatrics.
Whether you are looking to obtain continuing (CNE/CME) credits or dedicated to lifelong learning,
this conference provides a large selection of educational opportunities. In addition to the education offered
in our program, the NJAAP also showcases the latest pediatric resources and innovations in the exhibit hall."
To register please click here.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm (Outside Program)
ECSNA Proudly Presents Our First In-Person Program in Three Years at West Orange High School:
Diabetes Updates
Presented by Ashley Colnett, BSN, RN, CDCES, CSN
Education Coordinator
Camp Nejeda Foundation Incorporated
West Orange High School
Library Media Center
51 Conforti Ave, West Orange
Next NJSSNA Webinar: Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 5:30 pm
The second session of the NJSSNA Fall Webinar Series :
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For NJSSNA members only.
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This Fall Webinar Series is one of the many benefits of NJSSNA membership.
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You can click here to join NJSSNA.
Disabilities and Legal Management
presented by Allison Nichol BA, JD (Please click here for the link to Allison Nichol's bio)
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
ECSNA Proudly Presents a Program by Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN
Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN, an adjunct instructor in William Paterson University’s Graduate Nursing Division, former teacher at Caldwell University, field supervisor for New Jersey City University and author of Fast Facts for the School Nurse, has agreed to do a presentation for us at our in-person meeting. The topic is to be determined as we get closer to the date.
2020-2021 PAST PROGRAMS:
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 4:00pm
COVID-19 Burnout and Returning to Work Training (please click on program title to view flyer)
Presented by Frankie Mallis, MA, CSW
COVID-19 Burnout Assessment (the presenter asked participants to download and complete this
form, if possible, prior to the presentation)
*Please click here for the Zoom link
During the meeting, you will receive a password for your professional development certificate.
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 3:30 to 5:00pm
New Jersey School Immunization Requirements: 2020 Update Webinar
Presented by The New Jersey State Immunization Department
Register HERE or visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/
register/2041914448418794254
Wednesday, October, 21, 2020 at 4:00pm
Workload and the School Nurse Work Environment in the COVID-19-Era
Presented by Dr. Beth E. Jameson PhD, RN, CNL, CSN-NJ
Dr. Beth E. Jameson is a nurse scientist and assistant professor at Seton Hall University where she is the program director for the Clinical Nurse Leader MSN program. She is a Certified Nurse Leader (CNL), New Jersey certified school nurse and a certified instructor for Youth Mental Health First Aid. She has a distinctive educational focus on nursing research, epidemiology, and community/population health. Her major objective is to bring understanding and advocacy to the role of the school nurse; a role which frequently goes unnoticed as an integral contributor to the health and wellness of our nation's children. Dr. Jameson is the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Co-chair of the Workload Task Force Team and a National Presenter on Focus on the Framework™: Quality Improvement. Her funded research activities include school nurse staffing and chronic health conditions care policies; performing school health/school nursing regional needs assessment; and developing a workload instrument for school nursing.
To attend Dr. Jameson's presentation please click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81483543542?pwd=RnhLbnQwb2lpWEQ3eEVRMjF4REpkUT09
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:00pm to 7:00pm
"COVID-19 vs. Cold, Flu, & Allergies"
Presented by St Barnabas Medical Center
This program requires registration at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/334880386586017383
Questions can be submitted at the time of registration
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 4:00pm
New Mandatory Seizure Education Requirements Based on Paul's Law
Presented by Andrea Racioppi
Vice President, Epilepsy Service at Family Resource Network/ Epilepsy Foundation of NJ
To attend Andrea Racioppi's presentation, please click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84427198389?pwd=UkVQWlcvVWNHQVBjZFhJQ0xVRkZ2UT09
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Food Allergy Refresher (please click on title for the flyer)
Presented by Marie Malloy
National Director, Volunteer & Community Engagement
FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)
Review the basics of food allergies, the latest research and treatment, and how your students living with the disease—and those around them must manage daily life to avoid a life-threatening reaction. Food allergies amid COVID-19 will also be discussed.
To attend Marie Malloy's presentation, please click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86706820094?pwd=akczRDBqWXJ1eEFvTDJ4d29sRnBsUT09
Meeting ID: 867 0682 0094
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Dial in number: 1 929 205 6099
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 4:00pm – 5:30 p.m.
SPEED DATING YOUR STRESS
Meet it, Greet it and Put it on the Short List
The program includes:
Yoga stretches for your office
Meditation techniques to quiet your biology
Self-Reiki
Psycho-education—catching stress early, helpful thinking (reframing)
Presented by:
RWJBH Institute for Prevention & Recovery
NJ Hope & Healing Healthcare Team
To attend the presentation, click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89266431538?pwd=UTRIOTNlcFh1MGhNVFpna2FvbE5tZz09
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Child Protection and Permanency Update & Review
Presented by Thomas Farrell
To attend Thomas Farrell's presentation, please click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83893313792?pwd=NXFmZ0JZTk15RXpKV1pFRmI5eFZDdz09
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Update and Review
Presented by: Dr. Uzma Hasan, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Assistant Professor at RWJ-Rutgers Medical School
To attend Dr. Hasan's presentation, please click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87425753304?pwd=aURzYTdORXhXMFVTOFU0a29JUk1NZz09
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 4:00pm
Zufall Health Center Presentation on Delivery of Healthcare Services during the Pandemic
Presented by:
Michelle Blanchfield, MPH
Director of Outreach & Special Populations
Zoom Meeting ID: 875 6307 2269
Passcode: 750860
Dial in: 929 205 6099
To attend Michelle's presentation, please click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87563072269?pwd=MlZCNUgrRWJvaEsxb2QxdFFRbWtmQT09
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Trends And Concerns Facing Teens Today-Stop the Stigma Let’s Talk About Holistic Teen Health
Presented by:
Jaclyn Headlam, MA, NCC, LAC, SAC
Meeting ID: 884 6914 9741
Password: 673180
Dial in telephone number: 929 205 6099
To attend Jaclyn's presentation, please click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469149741?pwd=N0ozL0JOdzl6d1BCRmY5SlZ5SUdRdz09
2021/2022 PAST PROGRAMS
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Topic: TOPICS OF IMPORTANCE TO SCHOOL NURSES TODAY
Presented by: Sheila Caldwell RN, BSN, CSN-NJ, NEA SISP Fellow
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Topic: Self-Care Forum
Facilitated by: Dr. Pao-Chu Tseng, PhD, RN
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
“Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope Interactive Online Discussion”
Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 4:00pm
Covid-19 Updates in Essex County
Presented by Dr. Cynthia Samuel, PhD, RN, CSN
School Nurse Grove Street School
Irvington Public Schools
NJSSNA Education Chairperson
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 4:00pm to 5:00pm (please note that there are two separate internet locations for the meetings)
NJDOH DSH K-12 Guidance Updates Training
The best way to access the training meeting is from the NJDOH Communicable Disease Service Education and Training page on the New Jersey Department of Health website by clicking on this link:
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/edu_training/
followed by:
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 time change to 5:00pm to 5:30pm
NJSSNA Updates & general meeting
at the Zoom link below:
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
ECSNA MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ZOOM MEETING:
Topic: New Therapeutic Options to Manage Difficult to Control Asthma (Recording from the Asthma & Allergy Network)
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Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
"What is the Perceived Health & Safety Risks in Students using Social Media Networking and are Critical Thinking Skills Applied"
Presented by Dr. Denise Makri Werzen, PhD, RN/MT(ASCP), CSN/HT
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
"Comprehensive Approach to Concussion Diagnosis and Management"
Presented by Dr. Matthew McCarthy
Dr. Matthew McCarthy is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with additional fellowship training in sports neurology and concussion. Dr. McCarthy has expertise in managing acute concussion, post-concussion syndrome, and other neurological conditions in athletes of all ages and levels of competition. He specializes in using an active and individualized approach to symptomatic treatment and rehabilitation after concussion to ensure a safe and efficient return to school, sports, and other activities. As a sports neurologist, he is focused on long term athlete brain health and promoting safe and lifelong sports participation. In addition to his role at Summit Health, Dr. McCarthy serves as a neurological consultant to several local high school, college, club, and professional sports teams.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Tick-borne Illnesses
Sponsored by ECSNA
Presented by Judi Anderson
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
A Startup Checklist for the School Health Office
Presented by Dr. Laura Jannone, R.N., EdD, FNASN, CSN-NJ,
New York Academy of Medicine Fellow,
Standards & Practice Chair, NJSSNA
&
Giuseppina Pagnotta, MSN, RN, NCSN
Monmouth County School Nurses Association President
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ECSNA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Energy Building
Facilitated by: Dr. Pao-Chu Tseng, PhD, RN
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Taking Diabetes to School
Presented by Ashley Colnett, BSN, RN, CDCES, CSN
Education Coordinator
Camp Nejeda Foundation Incorporated
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Overview of the NJ Emotional Well-being Institute (NJ-NEW)
Presented by Jennifer Polakowski, MPA
Assistant Director NJ-Nursing Emotional Well-being Institute (NJ-NEW)
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Review of Cannabis Legislation in Relation to the School Setting
Presented by Joel Torres, MA, MCHES
ADAPT Senior Manager
with
John Worthington, Esq.,
Education Law Specialist, NJPSA/FEA/LEGAL ONE,
Family Connections
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 4:00pm to 5:00pm
School Nursing: Putting the Pieces Together
presented by our NJDOE State School Nurse Consultant, Lorraine Borek, MSN, M.Ed., RN, CSN-NJ
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Cardiac Emergencies
Presented by James C. Schatzle, BS, Paramedic
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Overview of Human Trafficking
Presented by Ingrid Johnson RN, MSN, a nationally recognized expert and speaker in the field of Human Trafficking.
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