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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 have seen in recent coverage, the Department’s ...

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 health guidance with practical tools you can use ...

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 of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, ...

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, evidence-based tools and strategies to protect ...

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 request one here . Your voice ensures school nurses ...

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 impacts teen brain and lung development and what ...

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 nurses. Register today !

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 Honorary Fellow award honors non-nurses who ...

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 1, putting food assistance for over 42 million ...

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 the North Carolina Senate. Senator Adcock shares how ...

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 Health Assessment and Support Diabetes Care ...

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 federal law due to convictions or other disqualifying ...

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 Students with ME/CFS, POTS, and Other Chronic ...

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 of School Nurses (NASN) strongly condemns the recent ...

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. Download and share this resource today .

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 Nurses (NASN) today released its updated position ...

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 online during the spring of 2026.

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 close Friday, October 10, 2025, at Noon ...

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, and what the INHALE-1 Trial means for your practice. ...

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 School Nurse . Learn why evidence-based hearing ...

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 of School Nurses (FASN) and the National Association ...

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 of School Nurses (NASN) recognizes that school ...

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 Clarification of SB 12 Implementation ...

🗓️ 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, helping school nurses identify students at risk of ...

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 the federal budget, continued advocacy will be critical ...

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 ready to learn. Want to learn more about how ...

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 at any time. Latest Toolkits to Help You Start ...

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, screening tools, assessment resources, ...

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 them achieve their continuing education goals ...

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 or co-presented by a current or former school nurse. ...

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, and families. The template form, available in two ...

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 of youth with epilepsy in schools. Built on the nursing ...

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 a few standout sessions attendees can't stop talking ...

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 advocate for your needs. Take the Surv ...

🎧 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 host Terri Hinkley sits down with Carolina Chacón, ...

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, now available in both digital and print formats. ...

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 barriers in addressing the growing health inequities ...

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

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 programs including Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition ...

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 collective strength. Follow us @nasnschoolnurses ...

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 and on-demand content, allowing you to earn up to ...

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 border and the military. This was largely a party-line ...

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 assistant at the Legal Resource Center for Public ...

Join me at IN-PERSON NASN2025 on 6/28/2025 from 2:00 – 3:15 PM for an empowering session, Beyond Ratios: Enhancing Safe and Equitable School Nurse Assignments Through Acuity Measurement. Has student health acuity increased in your school ...

Revolutionize Your Health Office: MTSS for Equitable Student Health! Are you a school nurse dedicated to providing the best possible care for every student? Do you want to optimize your health office operations and ensure equitable access to health ...

Austin, Where the Purses are the Stars! Join us at In-Person NASN2025 for this year’s Satchels & Purses for Nurses Silent Auction fundraiser — all in support of the NASN Endowment Fund. Continued This Year: Online Bidding! We’re excited to ...

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is deeply concerned by the recent decision of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to dismiss all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This unprecedented ...

In the latest Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) podcast, Mayumi Willgerodt, editor of JOSN , interviews author Elissa Allen to discuss the article "Adolescent Women's Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators to High School Bathroom Use." ...

On Thursday June 26, 2025 1:00-2:15PM CST Lonestar Ballroom A-B come join us and learn evidence-based approaches to sharing HPV vaccine information confidently! Your strong recommendation is a primary reason why families choose to vaccinate their children. ...

The NASN Spirit Store is now open year-round, offering a variety of apparel and accessories to help you showcase your school nurse pride! Planning to attend NASN2025 in Austin, Texas (June 26–29, 2025)? To ensure your items ...

Please join us! Thursday June 26, 2025 from 4:00-5:15 in the Lonestar Ballroom F NASN2025 Join us as we share information about Primary Immune Deficiency and how it presents the school environment. Students with PID face challenges throughout ...

Session Title: Intersectionality: When Sexual Violence Comes to Your Campus Date & Time: Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 3:30 PM Presenters: Kristin Beers, MSN, RN, SANE-A & Denise Buffin, FNP, MEd, RN, NCSN Why This Session Matters : ...

NASN's new Legal Survival Series: An Educational Series for School Nurses equips you with practical tools to navigate legal challenges, safeguard your professional practice, and advocate confidently for the students in your care. Topics ...

🎧 Episode 3 of Beyond Bandaids is here! We’re excited to bring you a new episode, where host Terri Hinkley welcomes guests Vanessa Long and David Mustonen to explore how electric school buses are driving change in student and public ...

Research suggests today’s school-age male students encounter increased levels of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress and suicidal ideation. These disturbing findings can potentially impact their academic achievement and overall ...

Are you looking for ways to better support students with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) through an inclusive lens? School nurses play a critical role, and understanding the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to providing effective, ...

School nurses now have a powerful tool to directly connect with state and federal lawmakers —making it easier than ever to advocate for student health. ✅ Share how proposed policies impact your school community ✅ Speak up on critical issues ...

At the Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) , a unit of UL Research Institutes , we conduct research to advance understanding of indoor air quality (IAQ) issues and the associated human health risks as well as ...

printable version For Immediate Release                                                                    May 8, 2025 Contact: Kate McDuffie National Association of School Nurses kmcduffie@nasn.org NURSE Act Reintroduced on School Nurse Day ...

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN), representing nearly 20,000 school nurses nationwide, strongly opposes the drastic funding reductions proposed in President Trump’s FY2025 “skinny budget” for both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) ...

The results of the 2025 NASN election have been finalized, and the following individuals have been elected: President-Elect: Patricia Endsley, PhD, RN, NCSN Secretary/Treasurer: Constance Griffin, BS, RN, AE-C, NCSN (re-elected for a two-year ...

We are thrilled to bring you the second episode of Beyond Bandaids , NASN’s podcast dedicated to celebrating the vital role of school nurses in shaping healthier schools and brighter futures for students. In this episode, host NASN CEO Terri Hinkley ...

Join us at NASN2025: In-Person, Virtual, or both! These separate events, with different dates, presenters, and sessions, bring together school nurses, school health team members, and leaders in school health to strengthen their skills, share knowledge, ...

In this month's The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) podcast, Outgoing Editor Martha Dewey Bergren welcomes NASN President Kate King and Executive Board Member Connie Griffin to discuss the NASN Position Statements found in the April issue of ...

Celebrate School Nurse Day 2025 on May 7 with NASN's Virtual Toolkit ! The toolkit includes ready-to-use graphics, sample social media posts, and other promotional resources to highlight the vital role of school nurses.

Do you want to be more of an effective advocate for school age children and school nurses? Are you comfortable talking to legislatures? Do you know the difference between advocacy and legislation? NASN’s Advocacy Committee will help you find your voice ...

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is deeply concerned about the significant staff reductions at the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), including the recent removal of Director Dr. Shannon Zenk. These developments come at a pivotal ...

Join me at IN-PERSON NASN2025 on 6/28/2025 from 2:00 – 3:15 PM for a dynamic and interactive session, Beyond Ratios: Enhancing Safe and Equitable School Nurse Assignments Through Acuity Measurement. Why We Created the Acuity Metric Tool ...

NASN's new NCPD program, Supporting Students with Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) Orders in the School Setting, provides an overview of the school nurse's role when planning and caring for students with a DNAR medical order. It also provides resources ...

One week away—on April 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET , NASN and End Family Fire will present the groundbreaking no-cost webinar: "Proactive Care: School Nurses' Crucial Role in Gun Violence Prevention." Join us to gain actionable strategies that will ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2025 SILVER SPRING, MD — The National Association of School Nurses (NASN), representing nearly 20,000 school nurses across the country, is deeply concerned about the potential implications of President Donald Trump’s ...

The school nurse’s office is where students come when they feel sick, anxious, or overwhelmed. While medical care and compassion are essential, I’ve found that humor is one of the most powerful tools I can use. A well-timed joke or a lighthearted comment ...

printable version NASN Names 2025 National Academy of School Nursing Fellows Silver Spring, MD, March 19, 2025 — The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recently named eight professionals for induction into the National Academy of School ...

Join us for the next  Meet the Editor web meeting this Monday, March 24, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET . During this interactive meeting, Dr. Martha Dewey Bergren and Dr. Cathy Yonkaitis will host the new  JOSN Editor, Mayumi Willgerodt. Come and learn ...

NASN is proud to introduce Beyond Bandaids , a new podcast dedicated to celebrating the essential role of school nurses in shaping healthier school communities. Hosted by NASN CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE, the monthly series will spotlight ...

At NASN, we believe every child deserves access to healthcare at school to thrive both academically and personally. Explore our newly updated advocacy pages below to join us in advocating for healthier, safer learning environments. Together, we can ensure ...

Join me at IN-PERSON NASN2025 on 6/26/2025 from 2:30 – 3:45 PM for my interactive session, Frequent Flyers or Preparing to Soar: The Effect of Stigmatizing Language in School Health . Together, we’ll explore the critical role of language in school health ...

For Immediate Release February 26, 2025 Contact: Kate McDuffie National Association of School Nurses kmcduffie@nasn.org Congressman Hank Johnson & Senator Elizabeth Warren Win Lillian Wald Award SILVER SPRING, MD — The National Association ...

NASN's Annual School Nurse Conference, NASN2025 , features two educational events to meet your needs. Separate conferences with unique schedules and presenters allow you to choose which format best suits you: in-person, online, or both! ...

Date and Time: This session is an “anytime session” and therefore can be viewed for 90 days beginning July 7, 2025! In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, mental health crises among students are a growing concern. School nurses are often ...

School nurses must anticipate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare and be ready to ensure proper implementation and safeguards. In the latest Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) podcast, Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of JOSN , ...

School nurses care for diverse populations. NASN’s School Nursing Practice Framework ™ calls for an action-oriented approach to school nursing practice (Tanner et al., 2024) . The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 – Charting A Path to Achieve Health ...

Are your school nurses stretched too thin? Do you want to ensure every student, especially those with complex health needs, receives the care they deserve? Join us to explore a game-changing, data-driven solution: the Jeffco Acuity Metric Tool (AMT). ...

The NASN2025 Justification Toolkit provides compelling reasons to attend NASN2025 Stronger Together In-Person in Austin, Texas, June 26 - 29, online for the Virtual event July 7 - 9, or both. The Toolkit includes an editable template letter ...

Session Date and Time: Thursday, June 26: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM As school nurses, we hold a unique and vital role in ensuring that all students, including those navigating pregnancy, feel supported and cared for. I am excited to invite you to my NASN session, ...

As of Jan. 31, 2025, there are 67 confirmed active cases of tuberculosis (TB) disease in Kansas. Cases have also been confirmed in Michigan, Ohio, and North Carolina. Now is a great time to : Review ...

The videos featuring the NASN President-Elect candidates are now available for online viewing. These videos offer insights into the candidates and their motivations for seeking the presidency of NASN.

NASN is seeking nominations for the 2025 NASN Distinguished Service and Recognition Awards. Would you like to recognize an organization or individual that has provided outstanding service, consistently supported, or uniquely contributed to NASN, a special ...

To Our Dedicated School Nurses, In these confusing and often unsettling times, we, the leadership of NASN, want to extend our deepest gratitude and unwavering support to each of you. Your role as caregivers, advocates, and trusted figures in schools ...

The proclamation and logo for National School Nurse Day on May 7, 2025, have been released. Visit schoolnurseday.org . Processing requests for proclamations can take time, so we encourage you to plan and promote the event well in advance. ...

printable version For Immediate Release January 22, 2025 Contact: Kate McDuffie National Association of School Nurses kmcduffie@nasn.org NASN Names Dr. Mayumi Willgerodt as New Editor of The Journal of School Nursing SILVER SPRING, MD — ...

Our thoughts are with the communities and individuals affected by California's ongoing Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fires. We stand in solidarity with those impacted by this crisis, which has been declared a public health emergency , ...

Introduction : Are you ready to take your school nursing expertise to the next level? Join me on Saturday, June 28, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM at NASN2025 for an engaging session that dives deep into innovative practices tailored to special education programs. ...

Managing asthma in the school setting can be extremely challenging due to multiple complex etiologies and treatment modalities. NASN's new no-cost Clinical Practice Guideline Implementation Toolkit: Students with Asthma , designed to help ...

NASN's new no-cost School Nursing Evidence-Based CPG: Students with Asthma emphasizes the role of the school nurse in assessing the level of control for the student with asthma, assisting them with asthma self-management, administering asthma-specific ...

NASN members gain exclusive access to the All Member Forum, where they can share ideas, ask questions, and receive immediate feedback from their peers. Our new web page highlights the latest topics in the All Member Forum. See What School Nurses ...

Mental health needs in school are increasing and can affect every student. School nurses are well-positioned to support social-emotional learning and implement coping strategies for student success. In the latest NASN School Nurse podcast, ...

Shout out to these 2024 NASN influencers! Learn more about the NASN Strong member-to-member initiative. NASN members can earn e-commerce credits when school nurses they refer to NASN join the association. Connie Alcamo ...

The NASN office will be closed for the holidays from 12:00 noon on December 26 through January 1, reopening on January 2. Best wishes for the holidays and the New Year!

On December 17, NASN President Kate King discussed why vaccine requirements are important, the critical role of school nurses in vaccine education, helping parents and caregivers make informed decisions, and what it would mean if school mandates were ...

School nurses are strongly positioned within their communities to educate students, families, and school staff about the critical role of vaccines in preventing disease and promoting regular school attendance. Visit NASN's Immunizations resource web ...

By updating your NASN profile with your latest contact information, demographics, and professional interests, you ensure we can connect you with the resources, networking, and events most relevant to you. Please take a few minutes to log in and ...

National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is a nationwide call to action to encourage everyone 6 months and older to get their annual flu vaccine. School nurses are key in spreading the word about the flu vaccine, and NASN's no-cost NCPD program ...

Staying up to date in nursing is a challenging and exciting endeavor; one way to engage in the learning process is to serve as a reviewer for a peer-reviewed journal, especially in publications closely related to your specialty in nursing. ...

NASN membership includes subscriptions to NASN School Nurse and The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) . Sign up today to receive content alerts directly to your inbox to ensure you never miss the latest updates, making it easier to stay informed ...