Our Work, Our Worth, Our Wins
Some days in school health feel like you’ve already accomplished a full week’s work before lunchtime. You’ve managed a crisis, supported a student who needed a quiet moment, updated a care plan, answered a parent call, and kept the day moving. And still, you may find yourself wondering if any of it truly mattered.
If that sounds familiar, this session was created with you in mind.
I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting with my incredible colleagues at NASN 2026 for our session, “Our Work, Our Worth, Our Wins,” on June 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM. We wanted to create a space where school nurses can pause, reflect, and genuinely see the impact of the work we do every single day.
In school health, we are so focused on caring for everyone else that we rarely stop to acknowledge our own influence. But as our abstract reminds us, each step forward, no matter how small, is a win. Those wins shape student health, build trust with families, and strengthen the entire school community.
During this session, we will explore what empowerment looks like in real school nursing practice and how it supports confidence, resilience, and leadership. Research shows that empowered nurses experience stronger motivation, higher job satisfaction, and lower burnout. You can read more about this in studies such as Hashemi et al. (2025): https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03321-4 and Kalaimathi (2025): https://doi.org/10.37506/tkxc7414.
We will also talk about how empowerment positions school nurses to address Social Determinants of Health and advocate for equity in our schools. For a deeper look at the role of school nurses in advancing health equity, the JAMA Health Forum article is a great resource: https://doi.org/10.1001/jamahealthforum.2024.0123.
Expect real stories, meaningful reflection, breakout conversations, and practical strategies you can take back to your building right away. Our goal is simple: help you see your work differently, honor your worth, and celebrate your wins, big or small.
If you want to explore additional resources before the session, the NASN Framework is a great place to start: https://www.nasn.org.
We can’t wait to connect with you and celebrate our work, our worth, and our wins together.