IESNO Newsletter

Winter 2025

We hope everyone stayed healthy and safe over the holiday break and look forward to gathering this spring. See below for important dates, opportunities and inspiration!

Welcome Back!

IESNO Spring Conference - Day Spa & Room Rate Discount Codes Upon Registration

Receive a discount code to the Murrieta Hot Springs day spa and room rates when you register.

Nominate before February 28th

School Nurse of the Year

Honors an outstanding example of a school nurse.

Leadership in School Nursing Award Demonstrates as a leader in school nursing.

Lyda Smiley Award

Honors a non-nurse awardee by acknowledging the work that is done in collaboration with school nurses to support the health and well-being of children.

Donate

Donate to our scholarship fund at iesno.com

Donation to the School Nurse Memorial Fund

Inspirational Story

Assembly Bill Alert; California Legislative Information

AB 2998 - Opioid overdose reversal medications: pupil administration. Signed 9/29/24
Students age 12+ may carry Narcan on their person without prescription and training and administer to treat an opioid overdose.

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Recently, the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) had the privilege of recognizing two security team members for their heroic actions in saving a student’s life. Their swift decision-making and immediate administration of Narcan were pivotal in this life-saving effort.

Leticia Esau, Director of Health Services, played a vital role in providing comprehensive training to all county office security staff.

School nurses are integral to fostering safe and healthy learning environments, and this story highlights the impact of their work.

We know many of you have similar experiences of ensuring student safety, and we celebrate your dedication to this vital mission. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our students.

If you have an inspirational story to share please email me at sgaxiola@rcoe.us

Donate to LA Fire Relief

Red Cross

The American Red Cross has hundreds of volunteers deploying to Los Angeles to assist with emergent needs of those displaced by the fire.

The agency currently has four shelters in place and plans to add more as needed,

The Red Cross provides emergency relief to residents and families impacted by disasters, providing meals, medical care and a safe place to shower and sleep.

World Central Kitchen

World Central Kitchen's relief team is able to support those impacted by the wildfires, as well as first responders, in Southern California.

According to the agency, teams have mobilized to bring in meals to those who are in need of help.

Raffle Opportunity

Complete the crossword puzzle and email your answers to sgaxiola@rcoe.us for entry into a raffle. Raffle will be drawn at the IESNO Spring Conference. Must be present to win!

Across

4. When return to school, rest is the main treatment, avoid heavy exercise and any activity that requires concentration such as reading, playing games, or studying, a complete list of restrictions should be provided by the doctor.

5. Mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.

6. The involuntary, forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose.

7. Requires an injection of epinephrine and a follow-up trip to an emergency room.

9. Minor bleeding from the blood vessels of the nose. Sit up, slightly lean forward and tilt head forward, pinch tip of nose with two fingers for 15-20 minutes.

10. Don't move the person unless you must, stop any bleeding, keep injured area from moving, apply ice packs to limit swelling and relieve pain.

Down

1. Airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus making breathing difficult.

2. Causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin which can be irritating but not contagious.

3. Intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.

8. A sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain that may cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings and levels of consciousness.