Virtual Hill Day: Call Your Member of Congress

When:  Jun 14, 2018 from 00:05 to 23:55 (ET)

This activity is part of NASN's Virtual Hill Day. Learn more about this 3-day event.

Talking Points

Call your Representative or Senator and ask them to Co-Sponsor the NURSE Act HR 5251/S 2532. Call the Capitol Switchboard and ask to be connected to your Congressman or Senator at 202-225-3121.

Use these talking points

  • As a constituent and a school nurse, I know how important it is that children have their health needs met at school.
  • According to national data, only 39 percent of schools employ a full-time school nurse, while 35 percent of schools employ a part-time school nurse. Twenty five percent of schools do not a have a school nurse at all.
  • The NURSE Act would give grants to increase the number of school nurses in Title I schools where there is not already a school nurse.
  • Between 15 and 20 percent of children in school have a chronic condition, such as asthma, diabetes, food allergy, seizure disorder or other health conditions. Today’s children face greater health needs than in past generations.
  • Additionally, school nurses spend 32 percent of their time on mental health issues of their students.
  • School nurses help keep students safe, healthy and ready to learn. Please Co-Sponsor the NURSE Act HR 5251/S 2532.

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