Professional Development & Resources - Valtoco webinar today from 1-2 p.m.
Posted 14 days ago by Elizabeth Elliott
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Greetings, Maryland School Nurses!
MASHN is sharing updates, including professional development opportunities, updated allergy and asthma information and resources, and a special opportunity for students with cancer and their siblings.
1. Register to learn more about VALTOCO diazepam nasal spray rescue medication for episodes of frequent seizures. Go to Seizure Safety in the Classroom Webinars to learn more. Upcoming webinars are Tuesday May 27, 1-2 p.m. ET and Tuesday June 3, 2-3 pm ET
2. School-based Strategies to Support Asthma Management in Schools webinar, Thursday, May 29, 2025, 3-4 p.m. Speaker: Katherine A Connor, MD, MSPH, Medical Director, The Rales Health Center at KIPP Baltimore; The Ruth and Norman Rales Center for the Integration of Health and Education; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Meeting ID: meet.google.com/euk-szuz-wpe Phone Numbers: (US)+1 531-600-9128 PIN: 754 370 427#
3. The Allergy and Asthma Network is a trusted resource for up-to-date, accurate, and relevant information about allergies, asthma, and related conditions. Please see the attached flyer designed for school nurses, which has QR codes that will direct you to resources to enhance your nursing practice.
4. Horizon Day Camp is located in Baltimore and hosts Maryland's first and only free full-day summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings. The camp provides a wonderful opportunity for families impacted by cancer and runs from June 18 to August 6. See the attached flyer for more and share with families who may benefit! Horizon Day Camp also hires nurses in the summer and offers scheduling flexibility. Direct inquiries to mark@horizondaycamp.org.
6. If you are looking for a summer camp nursing position, check out the information at WhizResources.com
Thank you for your work to care for students in the health room and in our schools.
Healthy students learn better. School nurses make it happen.
Liz Elliott on behalf of the MASHN Board of Directors