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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 ...

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." ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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! ...

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 , ...

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 ...

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 , ...

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 ...

This National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re proud to join other leading organizations in proclaiming that a type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis shouldn’t be a crisis and urging families and health care providers to get ahead of a T1D diagnosis. Early screening ...

NASN's new no-cost NCPD program supports school nurses in developing their skills and knowledge to effectively manage and improve health outcomes for children with panic and emotional dysregulation. Learn more and complete the course .

It's Diabetes Awareness Month, and NASN's School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Type 1 Diabetes is available at no cost. This resource provides clear, actionable practice recommendations and strategies designed ...

Become familiar with the candidates who are stepping forward to lead NASN. In the upcoming election, NASN members will select a President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and a Nominating Committee Member. The election will be conducted online in the Spring ...

School nurses are critical members of a school's Emergency Response Team. Consider enrolling in NASN's School Emergency Triage Training (SETT) course, which is suitable for nurses, administrators, and others involved in school emergency management ...

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Explore NASN's Coordinated Support System for Students with Epilepsy (CSSSE) webpage to find numerous free evidence-based resources, toolkits, and training to help decrease stigma and spread epilepsy ...

The free educational activity Vaccinations for School-Aged Children: An Opportunity for Health Promotion, Collaboration, and Family Engagement provides an overview of the current state of national school vaccination coverage, the 2024 child and adolescent ...

NASN's new free NCPD program, "Focus on Fall: Respiratory Illness Vaccines to Support Student and Staff Wellness," highlights the critical role of school nurses in promoting vaccine confidence and implementing strategies to increase vaccine uptake and ...

The NASN School Nurse Journal is conducting a Journal Cover Contest in honor of School Nurse Day 2025! Nursing is an art and a science, and to honor our artistic side, the NASN School Nurse Journal would like to showcase the ...

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 ...

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) stands in solidarity with the communities affected by the devastating impact of recent hurricanes. As natural disasters continue to disrupt lives, schools, and the health of students across the nation, ...

Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Nakia Best to discuss the article "Exploration of Factors Associated with Reported Medication Administration Errors in North Carolina Public School Districts." ...

Submit an oral or poster presentation for In-Person or Virtual NASN2025 by this Friday, October 11, 2024 ! The In-Person event is scheduled for June 26-29, 2025, in Austin, TX, and the Virtual conference will take place online from July 7-9, 2025. ...

Our new educational activity, Improving MTSS Systems of Care for Student Mental Health: Tier 1-3, will equip you with the necessary tools to define mental health promotion services and supports, apply the steps of the nursing process to evaluate ...

School attendance is essential to student learning and success. On NASN's new Attendance resource web page, you can locate NASN's Position Statement, Addressing Chronic Absenteeism , and learn more about the school nurse role in combating chronic ...

Visit NASN's School Health Documentation resource web page now to download a fact sheet to help you select an electronic documentation system for your school and locate journal articles and other resources and links on this topic.

Join Cathy Yonkaitis, DNP, RN, NCSN, PHNA-BC, FNASN, William Eiserman, Ph.D., and Terry Foust, AuD, CCC-A/SLP for the webinar "Identifying Children with Hearing Loss: The Key Role of School Nurses in Evidence-Based Screening" sponsored by NASN and in ...

NASN's new free educational activity, Pediatric to Adult Care Transition for Students with Childhood Onset Lupus—The School Nurse Role in Care Coordination and Transition Planning , offers 1.0 NCPD contact hour and provides evidence-based current information, ...

Join NASN at 3:30 PM ET on October 2 for the Focus on Fall: Respiratory Illness Vaccines to Support Student and Staff Wellness webinar to learn about CDC and AAP-recommended vaccines targeting respiratory illness. NASN's Amy Dark MSN, BA, RN, ...

The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness, in collaboration with NASN, is excited to introduce a toolkit designed to support school nurses, school staff, parents, and caregivers. The toolkit encompasses online eye health ...

Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Sheryl Bennett to discuss the article "School Nurses’ Language Needs When Caring for Students from Limited English Proficiency Households." You can learn more about ...

NASN is currently accepting applications for the Editor of The Journal of School Nursing position. We encourage all qualified and interested applicants to apply. You can also share this announcement with qualified candidates in your network. The ...

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 encourages members to apply for NASN scholarships to pursue advanced education. Submit applications for the following scholarships by October 15, 2024 : Diversity in School Nursing Scholarship Endowment Education Scholarship ...

Visit NASN's Disaster Preparedness resource web page now to download an Emergency Resources, Equipment, and Supplies List for Schools and locate other resources and links on this topic.

Whether you are a seasoned school nurse or starting your first year, NASN’s Back-to-School Tips & Tools page provides an easy-to-access collection of resources designed to support you in your practice as you begin a new school year, helping you protect ...

You can access NASN's recent Position Statement, Safe, Supportive, Equitable Schools , on NASN's School Safety resource web page, where you can also locate additional resources and links related to this important topic. Visit the resource ...

In December, NASN President Kate King will lead a delegation of NASN members to visit Havana, Cuba. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to delve into the intersection between the healthcare and education systems in Cuba, with a special focus on the pivotal ...

NASN's newest NCPD program, School-based Environmental Management of Asthma: Strategies and Health Equity Implications , supports school nurses in developing their skills and knowledge to effectively manage and improve health outcomes for children with ...

New Podcast Sponsored by The Teachers College Emporia State University Episode: Nurses Support Teaching & Learning, featuring Dr. Kate King, President, and Lynn Nelson, President-Elect of NASN, highlights the critical role of school nurses in creating ...

In a majority of states and the District of Columbia, measles immunization rates have fallen below the level needed to protect against outbreaks. In a recent EducationWeek article , NASN President Kate King discussed the reluctance to immunize, ...

NASN's no-cost NCPD program, School Nurse Epilepsy Clinical Practice Guidelines and Toolkit Training , helps school nurses implement evidence-based practices for students with seizures and epilepsy using the Clinical Practice Guideline ...

NASN is asking all school nurses to claim—or identify—the school(s) they serve. This will enable us to identify staffing gaps and target our advocacy and development efforts more effectively. And don't worry—if you are a district-level employee, you can ...

Cathy Yonkaitis, NASN School Nurse Editor, interviews author Loree LaChance to discuss the article "The United States Constitution: Legal Literacy and School Nursing." You can learn more about this article by reading the abstract below and ...