We have just added a new ELPNA Edge tip sheet to help you use Snip & Sketch, which is a Microsoft application free with Windows 7, 8, or 10-so it is very common. Snip & Sketch is something we use to capture information to for use in communication and education. Check out the ELPNA Edge Snip & Sketch by clicking on the link.

Generally we will try to feature one of these initiatives on the website, but then accumulate them on our Members Only page for future reference.

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Breakthrough Cases and Vaccinations

The information being reported on COVID-19 breakthrough cases may have you worried about your risk of acquiring the disease if you have been fully vaccinated. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were first administered in December 2020. The virus has changed since that time. The Delta variant is highly transmissible. Scientists monitoring the efficacy of the vaccines over time report that there have been breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated individuals.  But what the science continues to confirm is that those vaccinated against COVID-19 are less likely to suffer from severe illness or be admitted to the hospital. Vaccination against COVID-19 continues to prove the safest path to ending this pandemic.

https://www.consumerreports.org/covid-19/questions-about-covid-19-breakthrough-infections-answered-a8995775819/?EXTKEY=NH18HTHP4&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20210829_nsltr_health&utm_nsltr=health

Contributor:  Jeanine McGrath, RN, CCE, CD(DONA)/
Silver Spring, MD 20906-1042
Region 8

CDC Guidance for
Fully Vaccinated Individuals 
Updated September 1, 2021

If you have not had access to this information, please use the link below to access the newly updated CDC interim guidance for those who are fully vaccinated.  

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html

Covid Vaccine Facts for Nurses
Another GREAT Resource 

https://covidvaccinefacts4nurses.org/

The American Nurses Association is proud to partner with the American Nurses Foundation and other leading nurse and healthcare organizations to bring critical and current COVID-19 vaccine information to nurses on the frontlines of the pandemic.

Grants Available for Parish Nurse/Faith Community Nurse Ministries

We have an exciting opportunity for Lutheran congregations! Members of the ELPNA have long been supportive of new parish nurse ministry start-ups and are acutely aware of the challenging financial situations of congregations. In response to this need, the ELPNA will annually provide funds for start-up or development of a new focus in an existing parish nursing ministry, for a minimum of two (2) Lutheran congregations. Congregations can request up to $750.00 in grant funding.

Click here for more information and for the application form.

As you plan ahead for health education in January, it is good to be aware of the following observances: 

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Month

Sex Trafficking, Sexual Violence, and Violence Prevention.  

For more information, resources and links on the above health observances, please click here.

Glaucoma Awareness Month
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/glaucoma-resources/glaucoma-awareness-month

National Blood Donor Month
https://www.aabb.org/for-donors-patients/national-blood-donor-month

What's New on this Website?

The Coming of God’s Kingdom
by
Carol DeSchepper,
Spiritual Director and ELPNA Executive Director

Have you ever wondered about the meaning of the story where Jesus healing a demonic by causing the spirits to enter into a herd of pigs and all of them rushing into sea and drowning? 
Click here to find new meaning to this bizarre story!