Blogs and Announcements

New NASN Position Brief: Nurse as a Legally Protected Title in Schools

By NASN Inc posted 3 days ago
Protecting the title nurse protects your role—and the students you serve! NASN affirms that the title nurse is a legally protected title that applies only to the professional registered nurse ...

Beyond Bandaids: How We Build the Next Generation of School Nurses

By NASN Inc posted 4 days ago
In the latest episode of Beyond Bandaids, National Association of School Nurses CEO Terri Hinkley is joined by Matt Hickling, Chief Nursing Officer of Davin Healthcare, for a timely conversation ...

School Nurses as Equity Leaders: Addressing Autism and Social Drivers of Health in Schools

By Elise Edjang posted 5 days ago
School Nurses as Equity Leaders: Addressing Autism and Social Drivers of Health in Schools We are honored to present at NASN 2026 on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 1:00–2:15 PM . Our topic reflects ...

The Healthy Nurse Blueprint: Functional Medicine for School Nurses

By Peggy Moore, RN, BSN, CCRN posted 7 days ago
The Healthy Nurse Blueprint: Why School Nurse Wellness Is a Leadership Issue School nurses are central to student health, safety, and readiness to learn. They coordinate care, respond to emergencies, ...

Shout Out to These 2025 #NASNStrong Influencers!

By NASN Inc posted 11 days ago
A Huge Thank-You to the 2025 #NASNStrong Influencers! Through the NASN Strong member-to-member initiative, NASN members earn e-commerce credits when the school nurses they refer join. More importantly, ...

NASN Job Announcement: Apply or Share

By NASN Inc posted 14 days ago
NASN is currently accepting applications through January 21, 2026, for the Nursing Education and Practice Specialist position . Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply; others are ...

NASN Statement on CDC Vaccine Recommendations

By NASN Inc posted 19 days ago
The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) expresses serious concern regarding reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced changes to childhood immunization recommendations ...

Giving That Makes a Real Impact for School Nurses & Schools

By NASN Inc posted 20 days ago
Each year, the NASN President's Endowment Fund Challenge supports grants, scholarships, and research that strengthen school nursing and expand access to high-quality school health services. President Lynn ...

NASN Office Closed 12/24/25 – 01/02/26

By NASN Inc posted 12-23-2025
The NASN office will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2025, through January 2, 2026 , and will reopen on January 5, 2026 . Best wishes for the holidays and the New Year!

Stay Connected With the Latest in School Health and School Nursing

By NASN Inc posted 12-19-2025
NASN members receive journal subscriptions to NASN School Nurse and The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) —trusted, peer-reviewed resources that keep you informed on the latest clinical guidance, ...

Make Sure You’re Getting the Most from NASN

By NASN Inc posted 12-15-2025
Before the year ends, take a moment to update your NASN profile with your latest contact information, demographics, and professional interests. A current profile helps us deliver resources, events, and ...

Your Voice, Your Leadership: Get to Know the 2026 Election Candidates

By NASN Inc posted 12-11-2025
The 2026 NASN election is approaching! Learn more about the dedicated candidates stepping up for Vice President and Nominating Committee Member. Voting will be held online in spring 2026, and your ...

Featured Learning Opportunity: Innovations in Diabetes Management

By NASN Inc posted 12-08-2025
From Data to Dialogue: A 56-Week Study of Inhaled Insulin in Pediatrics introduces inhaled insulin and its potential impact on students' daily diabetes management at school. It includes a brief orientation ...

Celebrate the Season With NASN Spirit

By NASN Inc posted 12-04-2025
Treat yourself—or a fellow school nurse—to something special this holiday season. The NASN Spirit Store is stocked with new goodies like cozy sweatshirt blankets, outerwear, and insulated tumblers, all ...

NASN Statement on Federal Student-Loan Developments and the Professional Status of Nursing

By NASN Inc posted 11-25-2025
The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is closely monitoring the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) proposed changes to the graduate and professional-student loan program . As you may ...

Why School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text Matters to Your Practice

By NASN Inc posted 11-24-2025
The thoroughly updated fourth edition of NASN's School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text is a trusted guide to the modern school nurse role. It blends evidence-based pediatric, mental health, and public ...

Protecting Our Profession and Our Students: A Thanksgiving Message from a Mississippi School Nurse

By Stephanie Coker, BSN, RN, N.C.S.N posted 11-21-2025
As we head into the Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for every school nurse across our state. The work you do matters more than many people will ever realize. You provide ...

Protect the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

By NASN Inc posted 11-20-2025
NASN's Advocacy Action Center makes it easy for you to advocate on the policy issues that matter most to school nurses. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education implemented layoffs at the Office ...

Prioritizing Indoor Air Quality: Ensuring a Healthier Learning Environments for All

By NASN Inc posted 11-14-2025
New to the NASN Learning Center , the NCPD program Understanding the Impact of Wildfires and Extreme Heat on School Student and Staff Health equips school nurses with practical, accessible, ...

Help Shape the Future of School Nursing: Take the NASN Workforce Study Survey

By NASN Inc posted 11-12-2025
The National School Nurse Workforce Survey gathers vital data on school nurse roles, staffing, workloads, and support systems. If you haven't received your survey link by email, you can ...

Listen to the New Beyond Bandaids Episode on Vaping

By NASN Inc posted 11-07-2025
In our latest Beyond Bandaids podcast episode, NASN CEO Terri Hinkley sits down with Dr. Krista Wright of UL Research Institutes to explore the growing epidemic of youth vaping. Learn how vaping ...

Save the Date: Live Webinar on Results and Insights From Inhaled Insulin Trial — November 12, 2025

By NASN Inc posted 11-03-2025
Join NASN for the webinar From Data to Dialogue: A 56 Week Study of Inhaled Insulin in Pediatrics November 12, at 3:30 PM ET —featuring results from the INHALE-1 Trial and insights for school ...

Nominate Fellows of the National Academy of School Nursing

By NASN Inc posted 11-03-2025
NASN is accepting nominations for Fellow and Honorary Fellow of the National Academy of School Nursing. The honor of Fellow is the most prestigious recognition members can receive from NASN, and the esteemed ...

Statement on SNAP Benefits and the Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown

By NASN Inc posted 10-30-2025
As the federal government shutdown continues without resolution, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the nation’s largest anti-hunger program — is set to run out on November ...

Listen Now — Voices at the Table: Nurses Leading in Policy and Advocacy

By NASN Inc posted 10-29-2025
In this special episode of Beyond Bandaids , NASN CEO Terri Hinkley revisits a powerful conversation from NASN2025 with Senator Gale Adcock, a former school nurse and the first nurse elected to ...

Unlock 15 On-Demand School Nurse-Focused Programs — 17.0 NCPD Contact Hours

By NASN Inc posted 10-24-2025
NASN members get access to the Back-to-School Success Series —15 self-paced courses worth 17.0 NCPD hours ($300 value) included with membership. Courses included: Student Mental ...

NASN Urges DOJ to Prioritize Public Safety in Proposed Firearms Rule

By NASN Inc posted 10-21-2025
On July 22, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a proposed rule following the Trump administration's move to reinstate a statutory process for restoring Second Amendment rights lost under ...

Uncover Hidden Barriers to Student Health

By NASN Inc posted 10-20-2025
Explore two new NASN Learning Center programs that equip school nurses to better support students with chronic conditions and address weight bias in schools. Invisible Challenges: Supporting ...

National Association of School Nurses Strongly Condemns Layoffs at OSERS

By NASN Inc posted 10-15-2025
printable version For Immediate Release October 15, 2025 Contact: Kate McDuffie National Association of School Nurses kmcduffie@nasn.org SILVER SPRING, MD — The National Association ...

New Resource Available — Caffeine: What School Nurses Need to Know

By NASN Inc posted 10-13-2025
NASN's new fact sheet Caffeine and Teens: What School Nurses Need to Know and How to Help outlines trends, health effects, and strategies school nurses can use to identify misuse and support students. ...

National Association of School Nurses Reaffirms Strong Support for School Immunization Requirements

By NASN Inc posted 10-07-2025
printable version For Immediate Release October 7, 2025 Contact: Kate McDuffie National Association of School Nurses kmcduffie@nasn.org SILVER SPRING, MD — The National Association of School ...

See Who Is Running in The 2026 NASN Election

By NASN Inc posted 10-06-2025
Meet the candidates who are stepping forward to guide NASN into the future. In the 2026 NASN elections, m embers will elect a Vice President and a Nominating Committee Member. Voting will take place ...

Final Call—Submit Your Presentation for NASN2026 by Friday, October 10

By NASN Inc posted 10-03-2025
NASN invites you to submit an oral or poster presentation for the NASN2026 Conference—whether you plan to join us in-person in Las Vegas, June 29–July 2, 2026 , or at the Virtual Conference . Submissions ...

Save the Date: NASN Webinar on Inhaled Insulin — October 8, 2025

By NASN Inc posted 09-29-2025
Join NASN for the webinar Inhaled Insulin on the Horizon: What School Nurses Need to Know on October 8, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET . Learn about diabetes management at school, innovations in care, ...

Webinar: Identifying Children with Hearing Loss – The Key Role of School Nurses

By NASN Inc posted 09-25-2025
NASN, in collaboration with the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, invites you to an upcoming webinar featuring Cathy Yonkaitis, DNP, RN, NCSN, PHNA-BC, FNASN , Editor of NASN ...

FASN and NASN Condemn Florida’s Plan to Eliminate School Vaccine Requirements, Warn of Public Health Risks

By NASN Inc posted 09-18-2025
printable version For Immediate Release September 18, 2025 Contact: Kate McDuffie National Association of School Nurses kmcduffie@nasn.org SILVER SPRING, MD — The Florida Association ...

NASN Urges Sustained National Commitment to School Safety and Emergency Preparedness Following REMS TA Center Closure

By NASN Inc posted 09-17-2025
printable version For Immediate Release September 17, 2025 Contact: Kate McDuffie National Association of School Nurses kmcduffie@nasn.org SILVER SPRING, MD — The National Association ...

Texas School Nurses and Health Leaders Call for Urgent Clarification of SB 12 Implementation

By NASN Inc posted 09-11-2025
Printable version For Immediate Release September 10, 2025 Contact: Kate McDuffie National Association of School Nurses kmcduffie@nasn.org Texas School Nurses and Health Leaders Call for Urgent ...

Webinar: Early Detection, Lifelong Impact — The Science and Stories Behind Type 1 Diabetes Screening in Schools

By NASN Inc posted 09-11-2025
🗓️ September 24, 2025 | 3:00 PM ET School nurses are in a unique position to recognize students at risk for Type 1 Diabetes. This free webinar explores the Type 1 Diabetes screening process, ...

Take Action: Advocate for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs

By NASN Inc posted 09-08-2025
NASN recognizes the essential role Title VIII programs play in preparing nurses to meet the complex health needs of students and school communities. With Congress set to return in September to finalize ...

Shaping the Conversation on the Issues That Shape School Nursing

By NASN Inc posted 09-02-2025
Explore NASN Position Statements to raise awareness and understanding of key school health issues, clarify the role of the school nurse, and support positive change to keep students healthy, safe, and ...

Back-To-School Must-Haves: Evidence-Based Tools for School Nurses

By NASN Inc posted 08-28-2025
NASN's toolkits and eManuals are trusted, ready-to-use resources specifically designed for school nurses—featuring sample forms, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance that you can access online ...

Addressing the Overlap: Epilepsy and Mental Health

By NASN Inc posted 08-25-2025
Discover NASN's new free, enduring webinar that explores The Mental Health Toolkit for School Nurses Caring for Students with Epilepsy. It helps you apply evidence-based current information, ...

Apply Now: NASN Scholarships & Research Grants Open!

By NASN Inc posted 08-21-2025
NASN is proud to support school nurses in their professional growth and in advancing the practice of school nursing. Each year, NASN provides scholarships and research grants exclusively to members—helping ...

Call for Presentations: NASN2026

By NASN Inc posted 08-18-2025
Share your expertise. Shape the future. NASN2026 presentation submissions are now open! We're seeking proposals that connect to the School Nursing Practice Framework ™ and are presented ...

Fall 2025

By Tara Cliff, MPH, RN, LSN posted 08-18-2025
Welcome and Welcome Back to the 2025-26 school year! I wanted to share a few updates from SNOM. We had a great time at the annual NASN conference in Austin, TX, June 26-29. A few notable highlights: ...

New! Tools to Support School Health Information Sharing

By NASN Inc posted 08-15-2025
NASN and AAP collaborated to develop a FERPA- and HIPAA-compliant consent form template and implementation toolkit, offering best practices for communication among schools, local healthcare providers, ...

New Resource Alert: Toolkit to Support the Mental Health Needs of Youth with Epilepsy

By NASN Inc posted 08-11-2025
NASN's Mental Health Toolkit for School Nurses Caring for Students with Epilepsy equips school nurses with practical, evidence-based strategies to support the mental, physical, and social health ...

School Nursing Innovation and Acuities of Students

By Sheila Caldwell, BSN, RN, CSN, FNASN posted 08-10-2025
As I was reflecting on this topic, I had a few things come to mind that I think as a "school nursing innovation" might be interesting to explore. I can visualize future research ( by someone, not me ) ...

Start the School Year Strong With Value Packed Virtual Learning

By NASN Inc posted 08-07-2025
Virtual NASN2025 Registration Extended: Register by September 30 ! School nurses are loving the powerful, practice-ready content from this year's virtual conference ! Here are ...

How Much Do You Spend On Your Students?

By NASN Inc posted 08-01-2025
School nurses often go above and beyond for their students—including spending their own money. As part of our new Policy Pulse newsletter, we would like you to answer this quick survey to help NASN better ...

Listen Now — the Critical Intersection Between Student Transportation and Public Health

By NASN Inc posted 07-24-2025
🎧 Listen Now – NASN Beyond Bandaids Podcast Episode 5: Electric School Buses Part 2 - Clean Rides, Clear Impact Catch the latest episode of Beyond Bandaids , where ...

IT'S HERE! NASN’s School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text, Fourth Edition

By NASN Inc posted 07-22-2025
Written and edited by school nurses and pediatric experts, the newly released School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text , 4th Edition, is the most comprehensive, evidence-based resource for school nurses, ...

Empowering Delaware School Nurses to Tackle Pediatric Health Inequities

By NASN Inc posted 07-15-2025
School nurses are on the front lines of pediatric healthcare, playing a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of students across the country. In Delaware, however, school nurses face significant ...

Relive In-Person NASN2025 – WATCH THE VIDEO!

By NASN Inc posted 07-14-2025
Experience the energy, inspiration, and connection that made NASN2025 unforgettable. Then mark your calendar for NASN2026 in Las Vegas – June 29–July 2, 2026! Watch the video

NASN Statement on Passage of Legislation Cutting Medicaid, SNAP, WIC and CHIP

By NASN Inc posted 07-07-2025
The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) expresses deep concern following today’s House vote to approve H.R. 1 the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," which includes sweeping cuts to core safety-net ...

A Look Back at In-Person NASN2025!

By NASN Inc posted 07-02-2025
Do You Follow Us on Instagram? Get a glimpse into the In-Person NASN2025 Conference held last weekend in Austin! From powerful sessions to meaningful connections, we came together to showcase our ...

No Travel. All Access. NASN2025 Comes to You — July 7–9!

By NASN Inc posted 06-26-2025
Level up your practice with professional development and meaningful connections—right where you are— secure your spot ! Virtual NASN2025 features a combination of live-streamed sessions ...

What’s Next for Medicaid? Senate Begins Debate on Budget Bill with Key Implications for School Health

By NASN Inc posted 06-20-2025
On May 22, the House of Representatives passed President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”—otherwise known as the Reconciliation package, which contains a mixture of tax cuts and funding increases for the ...

Why AI in School Nursing Matters: Find Out in Episode 4 of Beyond Bandaids

By NASN Inc posted 06-18-2025
We're excited to bring you the latest episode of Beyond Bandaids , where host Terri Hinkley sits down with Brittany Hardiman (Medfield High School district nurse leader) and Katie Feeley (legal ...