The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a nonprofit specialty nursing organization, organized in 1968 and incorporated in 1977, representing school nurses exclusively. NASN has nearly 20,000 members and 50 affiliates, including the District of Columbia and overseas.
NASN is classified under the Internal Revenue Code as a 501(c)(3) Public Charity.
Vision
All students are healthy, safe and ready to learn.
Mission
Optimize student health and learning by advancing the practice of school nursing.
Core Values
Student Well-being |
Ethics |
Leadership |
Integrity |
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
Innovation |
Excellence |
Scholarship |
Areas of Focus
NASN focuses on five areas, that together, ensure that school nurses are equipped to address the comprehensive health needs of students on:
- Student-Centered Care: NASN emphasizes the role of school nurses in providing quality health care to students, addressing both physical and mental health to promote academic success.
- Leadership: NASN promotes leadership development among school nurses, empowering them to influence health policies and practices within schools and communities.
- Advocacy: NASN is committed to advocating for policies at local, state, and national levels that support the health and well-being of students, as well as ensuring access to school health services.
- Quality Improvement: NASN focuses on improving the quality of school health services by supporting evidence-based practice, data collection, and continuous professional development.
- Community and Public Health: NASN emphasizes the importance of school nurses in public health, working to prevent illness, manage chronic conditions, and promote health education in the broader school community.