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NASN's New educational activity,  Highlighting Key Findings from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report , provides an overview of the recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary and Trends Report and a discussion of the ...

Just over eight percent of school-age children have asthma, with poor, African American, and Hispanic children bearing a disproportionate burden of the cost that disease and disability exert on the individual and society. NASN’s new educational activity, ...

The virtual event will deliver an immersive and engaging conference experience in an online environment, offering learning, knowledge-sharing, and networking opportunities. Earn up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours. Attend from anywhere; you choose ...

Yesterday, on National School Nurse Day, Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) reintroduced her Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere (NURSE) Act , legislation that would help public elementary and secondary schools hire registered nurses by creating ...

The 2023 NASN election results have been tallied, and the following individuals have been elected: President-Elect designee – Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN  Secretary/Treasurer Designee – Constance Griffin, BSN, RN, AE-C, NCSN Nominating Committee ...

NASN School Nurse Editor, Cynthia Galemore, interviews Olivia Wilson and Brenna Morse about the article "Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Among Students and Families: Interventions for School Nurses." Learn more about this article by reading the abstract ...

The early registration rate has been extended to May 15, 2023. Register Now  to get the best possible rate. Can't make it to  NASN's Annual Conference  in Orlando this year? We've got you covered! Join us for  Virtual NASN2023 , ...

printable version NASN Announces Interim CEO Carol Walsh, PMP, chief operating officer, to step into role FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 28, 2023 Silver Spring, Md . — The National Association of School Nurses announced today that Carol ...

NASN is pleased to host the webinar Highlighting Key Findings from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Data Summary & Trends Report on Monday, May 8, at 3 p.m. ET . The program provides an overview of the recent CDC YRBS Data Summary & ...

Join NASN's live webinar  Evidence-Based Decision Making – “As-Needed” Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy for Pediatric Asthma  on Thursday, May 4 at 3 p.m. ET. Presenters will share an overview of the prevalence of asthma among students, describe evidence-based ...

Join NASN, The Center for Green Schools, and Chemical Insights Research Institute of UL Research Institutes for our upcoming joint webinar,  Identifying and Addressing Emerging Indoor Air Pollutants: School Health and Facilities Staff Collaborations ...

Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of  The Journal of School Nursing , interviews authors Anindita Issa and Erin D. Maughan to discuss the article "Feasibility Assessment of a School Nurse-Led Approach Using Chronic Absenteeism to Establish the School-Based ...

printable version NASN Names 2023 National Academy of School Nursing Fellows Most prestigious recognition that members can receive from NASN Silver Spring, MD, April 10, 2023 — The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recently named ...

Vote now to choose NASN's next president-elect, secretary/treasurer, and nominating committee member. Cast your vote before midnight ET this Saturday, April 15, 2023.  Meet the candidates and access the online ballot . (Eligible voting members have ...

School Nurse Day is Wednesday, May 10, 2023, established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. Here are some easy ways to create a buzz about School Nurse Day 2023: Display  this poster ...

NASN’s online  School Emergency Triage Training (SETT) teaches effective management of school emergencies with mass casualties, requiring careful planning, preparation, and training to maximize effectiveness under suboptimal conditions. School ...

Join us for NASN2023 – face-to-face  in sunny Orlando, Florida, on our  virtual platform , or  both ! Sessions will dive deep into school safety and emergency preparedness, understanding the laws that shape the school nursing practice, ...

NASN School Nurse Chat , hosted by NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck, highlights timely student and school health topics of interest to school nurses and school health team members. The latest podcasts focus on Endometriosis Awareness and Education ...

In NASN's new program Incorporating Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) into School Health Services to Promote Health Equity,  learn how Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, Response to Intervention, and MTSS are related and how the WSCC ...

NASN believes understanding and implementing the  Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™  is foundational to professional school nursing practice that supports education and health equity for all students. This new online educational offering, ...

Vote now to choose the next president-elect, secretary/treasurer, and nominating committee member. Cast your vote before midnight Eastern on April 15, 2023. Vote online or request a paper ballot. (Eligible voting members have Active or Honorary membership ...

NASN's data Initiative, the  National School Health Data Set: Every Student Counts! , will lead to policies that better support the needs of students, increase evidence-based school nursing practice, and better youth health and educational outcomes.  ...

Schools are a vital part of the vaccination effort.  Champions for School Health project  fall grantee WA's Sea Mar Community Health has created a Spanish video promoting COVID vaccines for school-aged children.  Watch and share the video  with ...

Will you be attending NASN's annual conference or one of the Focus on the Framework workshops? NASN is pleased to offer a Membership Minute video with a quick tutorial to help you register for upcoming education and events. View this brief video ...

NASN School Nurse Editor, Cynthia Galemore, interviews Donna Mazyck, Executive Director of NASN, about the article  "Professional Identity in Nursing: A Narrative Essay." Learn more about this article by reading the abstract below and  listening ...

NASN membership includes subscriptions to  The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN)  and  NASN School Nurse . Current and previous articles are indexed online. Stay connected with  JOSN , and receive new issues & up-to-date research.  ...

CDC’s YRBS Data Summary & Trends Report: 2011-2021  is now available. This report provides the most recent 10-year trends on the health and well-being of U.S. high school students. The findings underscore that adolescent mental health is declining ...

NASN’s 55th Annual School Nurse Conference will once again offer two separate learning events to meet the needs of all school nurses. You can choose from one of these three great options: In-Person NASN2023 : Join us in Orlando, Florida, for ...

The new NASN Learning Center course,  ME/CFS and Long-COVID: The School Nurse Role in Identifying Children with Chronic Illness , explores the role of the school nurse in identifying children with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ...

Nurses are the most trusted sources of health information to the American public. Having demonstrated their ability to adapt and engage in addressing the complex public health needs during COVID-19, nurses have joined together to address another growing ...

All states have vaccination requirements for children attending schools. These requirements are important tools for maintaining high vaccination coverage and low rates of vaccine-preventable diseases. NASN’s new educational activity,   Immunization 101: ...

NASN is now accepting nominations for the Distinguished Service Award and the NASN Recognition Award. Please help us recognize an organization or individual(s) who has given outstanding service, continually supported, or uniquely contributed to NASN school ...

Celebrate Health that Connects + Tech that Cares at  HIMSS23 : the healthcare event where professionals connect for education, innovation, and collaboration. NASN is excited to be a Collaborator of HIMSS23. As such, our members receive the member rate ...

NASN is currently soliciting applications for a Chief Executive Officer to succeed Donna Mazyck. NASN is seeking a forward-thinking leader who can build on NASN’s current legacy and strategic plan, to drive organizational success and advance the health ...

Election campaigns are in full swing! President-Elect candidates Gloria Barrera , Lynn Nelson , and Patricia Endsley have recorded their outlook for the organization and school nursing. Please take a moment to hear what these candidates have to say. ...

printable version FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 24, 2023 A New Era for NASN Mazyck Announces Retirement SILVER SPRING, MD — The National Association of School Nurses announced today that Donna Mazyck, MS, RN, NCSN, CAE, FNASN, executive ...

More than 350,000 out‐of‐hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrests (SCA) occur in the United States yearly. Protecting children and adults in schools is an important public health and safety measure. The course,  Cardiac Emergency Preparedness - The Role of the ...

Together, School Nurses Are Stronger : This NASN membership tool communicates the value of a professional organization membership. It is available in two formats: Digital Membership Tool Use this version when it will be viewed online. It includes ...

NASN School Nurse  Editor, Cynthia Galemore, interviews authors Alexandra Randolph, Beth Mattey, and Richele Lawson about the article, "Moving Upstream to Address Health Inequity: A Middle School Program to Introduce Students to a Career in Nursing." ...

Online Learning Center Enjoy the flexibility, accessibility, and wide selection of Nursing Continuing Professional Development programs. Special member pricing means program fees are always waived or discounted. Browse the catalog

NASN’s upcoming webinar,  Immunization 101: A primer on school-recommended vaccinations ,  will provide school nurses with a primer or a refresher on school-required child/adolescent vaccinations.  As a result of participating in this educational ...

NASN has released its 2023 priorities, focusing on the Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere (NURSE) Act, the One School, One Nurse Act, and the Grow SISPs Act (growing, recruiting, and obtaining workers in specialized instructional support personnel ...

The NASN office will be closed for the holidays from December 26 through January 2, reopening on January 3. We are sending warm wishes for a happy holiday season!

A range of social determinants impact access to health care, and the COVID-19 pandemic made the importance of access more apparent.  In the new blog  Expanding Medicaid Services in Neighborhood Schools Makes Health Care More Accessible and Equitable ...

The 2022-2023 NASN President's Endowment Challenge theme is Transform Student Health Equity . The money raised will be used for research on student health and furthering the school nursing practice, as well as scholarships for school nurses. Learn ...

VSP Vision ™  Eyes of Hope® is open to NASN members to receive vouchers for free vision care to share with students who qualify. Check out this NASN Membership Minute video with a quick tutorial to help you enroll.  View this brief video to request ...

Have you picked up your copy of NASN's School Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice, 4th Edition, a must-have for all school nurses? The Scope of School Nursing Practice describes the “Why, Who, How, Where, When, and What” of school nursing. ...

Are you having trouble finding your NASN ID or member number? No problem. NASN is pleased to offer a Membership Minute video with a quick tutorial. Your NASN ID can be found on your personalized dashboard . View this brief video to find your NASN ...

Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of  The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Molly Secor-Turner to discuss the article "Menstruation Experiences of Middle and High School Students in the Midwest: A Pilot Study." Learn more about this article ...

Self-Promotion and Empowerment to Improve the Social Perception of School Nursing is an enduring program in the NASN Learning Center. This course will help participants challenge the social perception around school nursing, learn the importance of ...

To stay safe this holiday season, experts advise getting a  flu shot  and  staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters , considering a "mini-quarantine" the week before traveling, testing before gathering, and staying home if you feel ...

For the past three years, NASN members have had to access danatech.org , the diabetes technology website. Danatech.org aims to ensure that healthcare providers, including school nurses, stay up-to-date on the latest product information, device training, ...

A new article about the  study  examining school nurse mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic,  Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Suicidal Ideation Among School Nurses in Prekindergarten through Grade 12 Schools ...

NASN is now accepting nominations for Fellow and Honorary Fellow of the National Academy of School Nursing.  View descriptions and application procedures  for these prestigious recognitions. Nominations are  due by December 31.

Become familiar with the candidates stepping forward to lead NASN .  All candidates have completed the nominating committee process . In the upcoming election, NASN members will select a president-elect, secretary/treasurer, and a nominating committee ...

NASN School Nurse  Editor Cynthia Galemore interviews authors Jennifer Jacobs and Catherine Yonkaitis about the article "Undesignated Glucagon in Illinois: An Issue of Access and Equity." Learn more about this article by reading the abstract below ...

Get Subscribed to Discussion Lists Lists With Automatic Subscriptions All Member Forum : Members are automatically subscribed to receive email from this forum. Affiliate Discussion Lists : If the NASN affiliate school nurse organization has a ...

One hundred and twenty years ago, school nursing in the United States began in New York City. Henry Street Settlement and NASN collaborate to celebrate this milestone! I invited Mataeo Smith to write this guest blog post. Mataeo is a marketing assistant ...

How the online directory "shows" up on the NASN website. The global directory ; search members only, or all individuals. The community directory; each community has a directory of its membrs. How to choose if you are visible in the directory. ...

NASN is excited to offer a search solution that will help you find more of NASN's content. The enhanced search will locate all of our online content including content in our two journals.  IMPORTANT : When searching for discussions or attachments ...

In NASN's recent survey of nearly 8,000 school nurses, almost half reported being bullied, harassed, or threatened since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an article about the survey in Education Week, NASN's Executive Director Donna Mazyck, MS, ...

NASN holds the position that promoting continuous and initial Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage provides health benefits and supports health equity for eligible children and adolescents. The public health emergency ...

Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of  The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Mark Navin to discuss the article "Imperfect Immunization Communication on School District Websites: A Mixed-Methods Review." Learn more about this article by reading ...

NASN is seeking  presentation submissions for the NASN2023 annual conference,  Building for the Future: Health, Advocacy, and Leadership . School nurses, researchers, and all focused on supporting students and school health services are encouraged to ...

Donna Mazyck, NASN's Executive Director, discusses the administration and safety of over-the-counter (OTC) medications in schools and safe storage, carry, and disposal practices of OTC medicine in this latest 3 part series of the School Nurse Chat podcast. ...

In a survey of nearly 8,000 school nurses, almost half (45%) reported symptoms of at least one adverse mental health condition in the two weeks prior to completing the survey in March 2022. The CDC collaborated with NASN and the National Association of ...

NASN is pleased to present the new Building Family Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit - Framing Strategies for School Nurses , offering evidence-based tips and techniques to support more productive conversations and communications about getting ...

Whether you are a seasoned school nurse or in your first year on the job,  NASN’s back-to-school toolkit highlights the resources  you need to promote  the well-being of students and help them develop lifelong habits that support optimal health ...

At the center of the NASN Framework for 21 st Century School Nursing Practice TM is the student - surrounded by the family and school community.  This visual has a message for you when supporting the student with mild persistent asthma: advocating ...

In this  NASN School Nurse  Podcast , NASN School Nurse  Editor Cynthia Galemore interviews author Lee Anne Siegmund about the article, "Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs and Substances: The Role of the School Nurse." Learn more about this ...

NASN Position Statements are documents stating the position or stance of NASN regarding child health, school health, or school nursing issues, which include historical, political, financial, social, ethical, and scientific aspects of the issue. View the ...

In a newly released op-ed , NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck, MS, RN, NCSN, CAE, FNASN explains how school nurses, administrators, and education officials can work with states to get federal funding for expanded health services students need. ...

NASN recognizes the critical role that schools, school nurses, and community organizations play in driving health equity among children. The second round of  Champions for School Health  implementation grants are designed to increase vaccine access, confidence, ...

NASN wants to call attention to an evidence update for Treating Mild Persistent Asthma in Children that could be added to your toolbox when supporting students and their families with decision-making about effective asthma management – especially for ...

NASN members are invited to apply for one of three NASN scholarships. Submit applications by October 15, 2022. The  Endowment Education Scholarship  is for professional registered school nurses or school nurse educators pursuing post-baccalaureate ...

NASN has a history of supporting school nursing research . NASN members are encouraged to apply for these grants to advance and fund the practice of quality school nursing and school-affiliated delivery of healthcare. Learn more and submit applications ...

Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of  The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Colleen McGovern to discuss the article, "Sustained Effects From a School-Based Intervention Pilot Study for Children With Asthma and Anxiety." Learn more about this ...

NASN Position Statements are documents stating the position or stance of NASN regarding child health, school health, or school nursing issues, which include historical, political, financial, social, ethical, and scientific aspects of the issue. View the ...

In this  NASN School Nurse  Podcast , NASN School Nurse  Editor Cynthia Galemore interviews authors Rachel McClanahan about the article, "Smoothing the Way Into School Nursing Practice." Learn more about this article by reading the abstract below ...

Connection is now in your hands! The Connected Community mobile app provides a simple and convenient way to connect you with others in NASN's online communities. Promo flyer you can share . Get the app! Go to your app store (QR ...

For Immediate Release August 3, 2022 Contacts: Deborah D'Souza-Vazirani (dvazirani@nasn.org) Stephanye White (swhite@nasn.org) Jennifer McNally (jmcnally@nasn.org) NASN Announces Second Champions for School Health Funding Opportunity Silver Spring, ...

NASN is excited to introduce the new  School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Toolkit .  School nurses provide leadership in the school setting to support resilience and self-management for ...

In this NASN School Nurse Podcast , NASN School Nurse  Editor Cynthia Galemore interviews authors Cheryl Blake and Gail Trano about the article, "School Nursing for the Novice: How Do I Begin?" Learn more about this article by reading the abstract ...

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) in collaboration with the Institute of Educational Leadership (IEL) and with generous support from Kaiser Permanente, is pleased to announce the second Champions for School Health funding opportunity for ...

Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Beth Jameson to discuss the article, "Identification of Workload Measurement Indicators for School Nursing Practice." Learn more about this article by reading the abstract ...

NASN is pleased to offer this premier one-volume guide to contemporary school nursing. Based on ANA’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice for all registered nurses, these standards are authoritative statements on the duties that school nurses should ...

Schools are one venue that offer valuable opportunities for improving adolescent health. Schools are well-positioned to help reduce adolescents’ risk for HIV infection and other STDs through sexual health education, access to sexual health services, and ...

Care Coordination is one of the five principles in NASN’S Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice TM . In April 2018, NASN convened the Strategy to Action Roundtable to identify key components of a collaborative approach to managing ...

printable version For Immediate Release June 6, 2022 Contact: Carol Walsh cwalsh@nasn.org National Association of School Nurses Awarded Five-Year Cooperative Agreement from CDC National Initiative to Advance Health Equity in K-12 Education ...

NASN School Nurse Editor, Cynthia Galemore, interviews authors Vicki Moran and Margaret Bultas about the article, "Laboratory Testing in the School Setting: Are You CLIA Compliant?" Learn more about this article by reading the abstract below and ...