Events & ECSNA Programs

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:00pm (Outside Program)

NJSSNA Fall 2022 Webinar Series

Meals in Minutes: Cooking with Michelle

Please click here for the flyer with the details.

NJSSNA members can click here to register.

Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 2:00pm to 4:00pm (Outside Program)

Hope and Resilience Virtual Schwartz Round
The Stories We Tell, The Stories We Hear
Building Resilience: Moving from Coping to Taking Control

Presented by Donna A. Gaffney, DNSc, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN &

Philip McCabe, CSW, CAS, CDVC, DRCC

To register for this program, please click here.

Thursday, December 8th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm (Outside Program)

ESSEX COUNTY MINORITY LEADERSHIP & RECRUITMENT EVENT

On the ECEANJ.org website, you can click on the "PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT" TAB

To REGISTER, Please use your NJEA credentials to log in.

Dinner will be served for this meeting at the Appian Way at 619 Langdon Street, Orange, NJ 07050.

They have great food.

Thursday, December 15th at 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Exploring the Power of Collaboration between School Counselors and School Nurses

NJEA Professional Development & Instructional Issues: A Year of Healing Series

(To register, please click on the title for the link.)

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Overview of NJ Emotional Well-being Institute (NJ-NEW)

Presented by Jennifer Polakowski

Join this Zoom Meeting:
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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

Pronouns: he/him/his

ADAPT Senior Manager

Family Connections

Time: 4:00pm

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Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 8:00am to 4:00pm

NJSSNA Spring 2023 Conference

NJSSNA's Spring Conference: Re-imagining School Nursing

(More information to follow)

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

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

Passcode: 874404

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

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Events & ECSNA Programs

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MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

​

NJSSNA Fall 2022 Webinar Series

Meals in Minutes: Cooking with Michelle

Please click here for the flyer with the details.

NJSSNA members can click here to register.

​

Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 2:00pm to 4:00pm (Outside Program)

Hope and Resilience Virtual Schwartz Round The Stories We Tell, The Stories We Hear Building Resilience: Moving from Coping to Taking Control

Presented by Donna A. Gaffney, DNSc, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN &

Philip McCabe, CSW, CAS, CDVC, DRCC

To register for this program, please click here.

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Thursday, December 8th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm (Outside Program)

ESSEX COUNTY MINORITY LEADERSHIP & RECRUITMENT EVENT

On the ECEANJ.org website, you can click on the "PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT" TAB

To REGISTER, Please use your NJEA credentials to log in.

Dinner will be served for this meeting at the Appian Way at 619 Langdon Street, Orange, NJ 07050.

They have great food.

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Thursday, December 15th at 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Exploring the Power of Collaboration between School Counselors and School Nurses

Wednesday, October, 21, 2020 at 4:00pm

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

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 4:00pm

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 4:00pm

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Hope and Resilience Virtual Schwartz Round
The Stories We Tell, The Stories We Hear
Building Resilience: Moving from Coping to Taking Control