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A safe and supportive school environment for students with allergies is critical for their safety and learning. NASN’s new School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Allergies and Risk for Anaphylaxis provides evidence-based ...

NASN's no-cost Naloxone Education Toolkit offers a variety of resources to help school nurses and other school leaders evaluate and address the drug overdose crisis. Learn more and get the toolkit .

What are the costs, and more importantly, what are the benefits? I have been a school nurse for gulp, 29 + years and a registered nurse for 40. Not sure how that happened, but I do know this. My practice as a nurse in the school setting has ...

Affordable professional liability rates are extended to NASN members through NASN's newly endorsed provider, Nurses Service Organization (NSO). As a nursing professional, NSO empowers you to confidently pursue your passion by providing malpractice insurance ...

School nurses spend 30% of their time attending to student mental health concerns and need practice- and competency-based behavioral health continuing education opportunities. NASN's new no-cost NCPD program Is Substance Use Undermining Adolescent Mental ...

NASN School Nurse Editor Cynthia Galemore interviews Margaret Bultas and Elissa Brueggemann about the article "Celiac Disease and Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: What School Nurses Need to Know." Learn more about this article by reading the abstract ...

As students head back to school, it's important that school nurses have the necessary resources to promote their well-being and encourage healthy habits that support lifelong wellness. NASN's back-to-school toolkit provides the tools you need to work ...

NASN is seeking nominations for Fellow and Honorary Fellow of the National Academy of School Nursing. The distinction of Fellow signifies superior achievement and exceptional contributions to NASN and the school nursing profession. The Honorary Fellow ...

NASN Research Grants are available to fund research projects that aim to advance quality school nursing practice, school-affiliated healthcare delivery, and support the health of school-age children. To be eligible, a NASN member must be a part of the ...

NASN members can apply for educational scholarships, including the new Diversity in School Nursing Scholarship , which provides financial support for registered nurses employed in schools from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds ...

NASN is calling for presentation submissions for NASN2024 , Stronger Together . We will once again offer both a virtual conference and an in-person event in Chicago, Illinois, from June 28 to July 1, 2024. We seek evidence-based conference ...

On August 16, NASN President Kate King shared valuable advice for parents and caregivers on the TODAY Show to prepare for a healthy, safe, and successful return to school. See the segment . Want to know more about the free vision vouchers for ...

The NASN School Nurse article Designing School Health Services to Provide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for All Students offers valuable insights into how MTSS aligns with school health services and school nursing practice; and how you ...

Are you looking for information on how to assist students transitioning from pediatric to adult epilepsy care? NASN's new no-cost panel presentation, Transition for Students with Epilepsy: The Role of the School Nurse , can help. This presentation ...

We are pleased to welcome Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE, as the CEO of NASN. With her leadership experience, strategic mindset, and passion for nursing and school health, we are confident NASN, school nurses, and school communities nationwide ...

NASN Stands with School Nurses so School Nurses can Stand for Student Success! NASN has a new tool to share with employers to communicate the value of professional organization membership. View the guide to discover and share how NASN ...

Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Krista Schroeder to discuss the article, "The Association of School Nurse Workload With Student Health and Academic Outcomes: A Cross-Sectional Study." Learn ...

Gun violence is an issue that hits close to home for many individuals, including the authors of the new Sage Perspectives blog, School Nurses' Role in Reducing Firearm Injuries and Deaths. The blog post discusses the critical role school nurses can ...

Refer your colleagues to NASN and earn a $10 NASN e-commerce credit for each colleague who joins. Credits can be used toward payments for membership dues, event registrations, merchandise, and publications. Learn more about NASN Strong.

There is power in numbers. Every Student Counts! is a national data initiative to advance student health through data. The program's focus is strengthening school nurses' ability to collect and use data to direct personal practice and advocate for ...

Check out the new Sage Perspectives blog by NASN's Program Evaluation Director and Champions for School Health Project Manager, Deborah D'Souza-Vazirani, Vax Champions: NASN's Initiative for COVID-19 & School Vaccination Confidence and Equity ...

NASN School Nurse Editor Cynthia Galemore interviews Laurie Combe and Robin Cogan about the article "School Nurses Can Reduce Firearm Injuries and Deaths." Learn more about this article by reading the abstract below and listening to the podcast ...

NASN's Virtual Hill Days , July 18, 19, and 20, create momentum and support for the NURSE Act , reintroduced on May 10, 2023, National School Nurse Day, by Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01). This legislation aims to help schools hire registered nurses ...

Virtual NASN2023 , starting this Monday, July 10 - 12, is a great way to take your summer learning to another level, and there's still time to register ! Are you unable to attend on these dates? That's okay. View recordings through October 12, ...

In-Person NASN2023 may be over, but you can still join other school nurses to network, learn and earn up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours at the Virtual NASN2023 online conference event July 10 -12! You won't want to miss the session Human Trafficking: ...

We are pleased to share the excerpt below from Kate King's final AAP Council on School Health (COSH) Newsletter submission as she prepares to transition off the COSH Executive Committee and into her role as President of NASN. You can view the entire ...

Gain valuable knowledge from anywhere, exchange insights, establish connections, and get inspired at Virtual NASN2023 online July 10 -12. Can't join on these dates? View recordings through October 12, 2023. School nurses play an important ...

Read the NASN2023 conference blogs to gain access to valuable insights from NASN and various speakers. You don't want to miss the knowledge and expertise shared at both the In-Person and Virtual events.

NASN is pleased to present Supporting Students with Epilepsy: A Toolkit for School Nurses created following the NASN Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice ™. This no-cost comprehensive toolkit provides guidance for school nurses ...

The new free NASN program, Epilepsy Care Considerations for School Nurses: Stigma and Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) , offers school nurses valuable information about the effects of stigma on students with seizures/epilepsy, aiming ...

According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of adolescents experiencing poor mental health is growing, especially among LGBTQ+, female, and Black students. Schools play a vital role in preventing ...

KNOWLEDGE, CONNECTIONS, AND FUN - ALL IN ONE PLACE! Virtual NASN2023 is coming your way July 10-12, 2023! Can't make it on the scheduled dates? No worries. You can view recordings until October 12, 2023. We've upped the excitement for the ...

June is LGBT Pride Month, an ideal time for school nurses to turn advocacy into action. The NASN program, Advocacy and Action: How School Nurses Can Help LGBTQ Students Thrive , reviews current literature and evidence-based practices, methods for ...

Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Alice Burch to discuss the article "Rural School Nurses Face Challenges in Colorado: A Qualitative Study". Learn more about this article by reading the abstract ...

printable version For Immediate Release May 30, 2023 Contact: Carol Walsh National Association of School Nurses cwalsh@nasn.org Hinkley Named Executive Director of the National Association of School Nurses Silver Spring, Maryland [May 30, ...

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health , describing the current evidence on the impacts of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents. It states that we cannot conclude ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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, ...

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 ...