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NASN Releases Updated School Nursing Practice Framework™ to Address Evolving Needs in Student Health and Safety

By NASN Inc posted yesterday
printable version For Immediate Release April 26, 2024 Contact: Kate McDuffie National Association of School Nurses kmcduffie@nasn.org NASN Releases Updated School Nursing Practice Framework ...

Accessing Your NASN Membership Benefits

By NASN Inc posted 8 days ago
We've updated and added new NASN Membership Minute videos to help you navigate your membership benefits and our NASN.org website, including How to Login to the NASN Website and Locate Programs ...

Why You Should Attend NASN2024!

By NASN Inc posted 10 days ago
Do you need reasons to attend the NASN conference in Chicago or online? This toolkit contains an editable template letter to share with administrators or employers to fit your needs and detail ...

Last Chance to Vote in the 2024 NASN Elections

By NASN Inc posted 15 days ago
Vote now to choose NASN's next Vice President and nominating committee member. Cast your vote before midnight ET this Monday, April 15, 2024. Meet the candidates and access the online ballot . ...

Career Resources in the NASN Employment Center

By NASN Inc posted 17 days ago
The NASN Employment Center allows you to browse job postings and offers several career advice articles and services . You can also sign up for the Employment Center Job Flash to have job postings ...

School Nurse Day 2024: Save the Date and Spread the Word

By NASN Inc posted 23 days ago
School Nurse Day, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, raises awareness and recognizes the hard work, accomplishments, and impact of school nurses nationwide. Here are some easy ways to create a buzz about ...

Let's Unite to Learn and Embrace Our Collective Power

By NASN Inc posted 30 days ago
School nurses are Stronger Together ! Join us for NASN2024 – face-to-face in Chicago, on our virtual platform , or both ! These separate events with different schedules ...

NASN and NSSSC Join Forces for Student Safety

By NASN Inc posted 03-26-2024
We're thrilled to announce the collaboration between the National Student Safety and Security Conference (NSSSC) and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) that highlights our shared commitment ...

Job Announcement: Apply or Share

By NASN Inc posted 03-22-2024
NASN is currently accepting applications for a Nursing Education and Practice Specialist . We encourage all qualified and interested applicants to apply and others to share this announcement with qualified ...

Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere (NURSE) Act Reintroduced

By NASN Inc posted 03-19-2024
On March 14, 2024, as part of his continued work to bolster rural health care and advocate for kids, U.S. Senator Jon Tester (MT) introduced his Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere (NURSE) Act ...

NASN 2024 Election Open: Vote Now

By NASN Inc posted 03-15-2024
Vote now to help choose tomorrow's NASN leaders. Cast your vote before midnight Eastern on April 15, 2024. You can vote online or request a paper ballot. (NASN members with the Active membership type are ...

New Podcast: The Red Square: A Healthcare Sterile Cockpit to Reduce Medication Errors

By NASN Inc posted 03-13-2024
NASN School Nurse Editor Catherine F. Yonkaitis interviews authors Christy Giddens and Julie Blankenship about their article, "The Red Square: A Healthcare Sterile Cockpit to Reduce Medication Errors." ...

NASN School Nurse: Share Your Ideas for Articles

By NASN Inc posted 03-08-2024
Catherine F. Yonkaitis, DNP, RN, NCSN PHNA-BC, the new editor of the NASN School Nurse , would like to hear from you about the innovative practices your data has pushed you towards and the topics ...

NASN Names 2024 National Academy of School Nursing Fellows

By NASN Inc posted 03-08-2024
printable version NASN Names 2024 National Academy of School Nursing Fellows Silver Spring, MD, March 8, 2024—The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recently named eight professionals for ...

New Podcast: School Nurses’ Experiences and Roles in Promoting and Administering the HPV Vaccine

By NASN Inc posted 03-05-2024
Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Kimberly McNally to discuss the article "School Nurses' Experiences and Roles in Promoting and Administering the HPV ...

Reduce Vaccine Preventable Disease

By NASN Inc posted 03-01-2024
School-located vaccination clinics (SLVs) are an important strategy for promoting vaccine access and assuring equity. NASN and the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) collaborated to create ...

Assessing and Addressing the Needs of Students With Epilepsy

By NASN Inc posted 02-26-2024
NASN's newly developed E-Manual Coordinated Support System for Students with Epilepsy aims to build school nurse capacity and confidence to assess and address the physical and social needs of students ...

Study Guides Care for Students With Mild Asthma

By NASN Inc posted 02-23-2024
PCORI's recent study adds to evidence that symptom-based adjustment of medication works as well as provider-based adjustment for treating children with mild persistent asthma. NASN's new offering, ...

NASN2024 Registration, Room Block & Website Now Open!

By NASN Inc posted 02-20-2024
Registration is Now Open for NASN’s 56th Annual School Nurse Conference! NASN2024 offers two separate learning events to meet the needs of all school nurses and school health team members. Learn ...

Enroll in a NASN Special Interest Group (SIG)

By NASN Inc posted 02-14-2024
SIGs are groups of NASN members with mutual interests. NASN's SIGs allow you to join other school nurses in similar practice settings to share knowledge and experiences. Are you interested in ...

New Toolkit: Students with Seizures and Epilepsy CPG Implementation

By NASN Inc posted 02-12-2024
NASN's new no-cost School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Seizures and Epilepsy CPG Implementation Toolkit , designed to improve the health and quality of life ...

New Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Seizures and Epilepsy

By NASN Inc posted 02-08-2024
NASN's new no-cost School Nursing Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Seizures and Epilepsy , based on the most recent and highest quality evidence, assists school nurses ...

2024 Lillian Wald Award

By NASN Inc posted 02-05-2024
printable version For Immediate Release February 5, 2024 Contact: Kate McDuffie National Association of School Nurses kmcduffie@nasn.org California Congressmen Dr. Raul Ruiz & Adam Schiff ...

School Nurse Day 2024 Proclamation and Logo Now Available

By NASN Inc posted 02-02-2024
The proclamation and logo for National School Nurse Day on May 8, 2024, have been released. Visit www.schoolnurseday.org . Processing requests for proclamations can take time, so we encourage ...

Caring for Students With Rare Seizures/Epilepsy

By NASN Inc posted 01-29-2024
NASN's newest NCPD course focuses on Rare Seizure Disorders and Practice Considerations for School Nurses. This course is free for NASN members and provides school nurses with essential information about ...

NASN2024 Justification Toolkit Now Available

By NASN Inc posted 01-25-2024
The NASN2024 Justification Toolkit provides reasons to attend face-to-face in Chicago, online for the virtual event or both. The toolkit contains an editable template letter to share ...

Advocating for Equity: 2024-2025 NASN President's Endowment Challenge

By NASN Inc posted 01-23-2024
NASN's endowment fund supports scholarships for school nurses interested in pursuing advanced nursing practice degrees and certifications, including our new Diversity in School Nursing Scholarship. Your ...

NASN's 2024 Legislative Priorities

By NASN Inc posted 01-19-2024
NASN has released its 2024 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 ...

School Nurses Navigating the Complex Minefield of Data Privacy Laws

By NASN Inc posted 01-16-2024
NASN has launched the program Data Privacy for School Nurses 2023: Navigating the Complex Minefield of Privacy Laws to help you enhance your understanding of the legal framework governing data ...

School Nurses Are on the Frontlines of Student Mental Health

By NASN Inc posted 01-12-2024
School nurses, sometimes overlooked in the broader conversation about student mental health, are already integrated into the fabric of the school community and provide multifaceted support to students, ...

New Project Capturing Outcomes for Students with Type 1 Diabetes

By NASN Inc posted 01-08-2024
printable version For Immediate Release January 8, 2024 Contact: Kate McDuffie National Association of School Nurses kmcduffie@nasn.org NASN Announces New Project Capturing Outcomes for Students ...

Thank you to these 2023 NASN influencers!

By NASN Inc posted 01-05-2024
Shout out to these 2023 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 ...

New Podcast: Development of an Evidence-Based Employee Wellness Program

By NASN Inc posted 01-05-2024
NASN School Nurse Editor Cynthia Galemore interviews Eileen Moss about the article "Development of an Evidence-Based Employee Wellness Program." Learn more about this article by reading the abstract ...

Anonymous Posting - A New Feature in the All Member Forum

By NASN Inc posted 01-02-2024
Welcome to 2024 and a new feature just for NASN members in the All Member Forum ! The new feature is " anonymous posting ." This feature is ONLY available with posts made to the All Member Forum. ...

Locate Online Programs in PATH

By NASN Inc posted 12-19-2023
NASN members have access to free nursing continuing professional development contact hours. NASN is pleased to offer a new Membership Minute video with a quick tutorial to help you find your online NASN ...

The School Nurse’s Role in Data De-identification

By NASN Inc posted 12-15-2023
NASN has launched The National School Health Data Set: Every Student Counts the School Nurse's Role in Data De-identification program to help you better understand the components of the ...

New Podcast: Update of State Legislation for Menstrual Hygiene Products in Schools: Recommendations for School Nurses

By NASN Inc posted 12-12-2023
Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Lucine Francis to discuss the article, "An Update on State Legislation Supporting Menstrual Hygiene Products in US Schools: ...

Enhancing the Capacity of School Nurses to Reduce Student Anxiety

By NASN Inc posted 12-07-2023
School nurses play a pivotal role in the assessment, identification, intervention, referral, and follow-up of students with mental health concerns. NASN's new NCPD learning module, Enhancing the Capacity ...

December 5th Webinar: Navigating the Complex Minefield of Data Privacy Laws

By NASN Inc posted 12-04-2023
Join us TOMORROW, December 5, at 3 PM EST for the Data Privacy for School Nurses: Navigating the Complex Minefield of Privacy Laws webinar . School nurses can earn NCPD while enhancing their understanding ...

Supporting Students With T1D and Their Families

By NASN Inc posted 11-30-2023
The Sage Perspectives blog, The School Nurse: An Important Relationship for Families of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus , shines a light on the burdens associated with T1D on students and families ...

Chance to Win an NASN Conference Scholarship

By NASN Inc posted 11-28-2023
Did you know all registered nurses who join NASN between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, are automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship to attend NASN2024? No additional entry is ...

See Who is Running In the 2024 NASN Election

By NASN Inc posted 11-21-2023
Become familiar with the candidates stepping forward to lead NASN. In the upcoming election, NASN members will select a vice president and a nominating committee member. The election will be conducted ...

Watch School Nurses Advancing Health Equity Through Shared Leadership

By NASN Inc posted 11-17-2023
NASN has released videos of Champions for School Health (CSH) project grantees highlighting how community connection, collaboration, and partnerships can create sustainable solutions that promote health ...

School Health Data Sharing for Student Success

By NASN Inc posted 11-14-2023
NASN's NCPD program, School Health Data Sharing Across Sectors , presented initially as a webinar, helps school nurses understand privacy law governing the health data they collect and maintain ...

Nominate Fellows of NASN by November 30th

By NASN Inc posted 11-09-2023
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 for NASN members and their outstanding accomplishments ...

Learn to Share De-identified Data

By NASN Inc posted 11-06-2023
Join us this Thursday, November 9 , at 1:30 PM ET for The National School Health Data Set: Every Student Counts! - The School Nurse's Role in Data De-identification webinar . Participants will earn ...

Safeguard Your School Community: Naloxone Access and Training

By NASN Inc posted 11-03-2023
This week, the Department of Education and the Office of National Drug Control Policy sent a letter urging all schools to carry naloxone and prepare students and faculty to use it. School ...

New Podcast: Language Access for Families With Limited English Proficiency Why Does It Matter?

By NASN Inc posted 11-01-2023
Cynthia Galemore, editor of NASN School Nurse , interviews authors Sheryl Bennett, Ellen McCabe, and Allison Squires to discuss the article "Language Access for Families With Limited English Proficiency: ...

Locate Your NCPD Certificates and Transcripts

By NASN Inc posted 10-26-2023
Do you need help finding your certificates of completion for NASN's annual conferences, online courses, webinars, in-person or live programs, and the transcripts for the NCPD you've earned? No problem. ...

NASN Guide to Share With Employers

By NASN Inc posted 10-24-2023
NASN now offers a guide and an editable template letter to share with administrators or employers. These resources communicate how the entire school community benefits from NASN’s programs ...

Advancing Equity in School Health Services: School Nurse-Led Telehealth

By NASN Inc posted 10-20-2023
The absence of a school nurse in school communities impacts the health of students. While School Nurse-Led Telehealth can help extend the reach of an onsite school nurse to schools both with and without ...

Evidence-Based Care for Students With Allergies and Anaphylaxis

By NASN Inc posted 10-17-2023
NASN now offers a free educational program to help you provide evidence-based care for students with allergies and anaphylaxis. Learn how to implement the School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice ...

Ellen McCabe Appointed Associate Editor of JOSN

By NASN Inc posted 10-13-2023
We are excited to share that, effective January 1, 2024, Ellen M. McCabe, PhD, PNP-BC, RN, will take on the role of associate editor of the Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) . Ellen is an assistant ...

Elevating the Role of School Nurses on SBBH Teams

By NASN Inc posted 10-10-2023
School nurses are frontline healthcare providers and often are the first school professional staff to identify a student with behavioral healthcare concerns. School nurses have tremendous potential to ...

Catherine F. Yonkaitis Named Editor of NASN School Nurse

By NASN Inc posted 10-05-2023
printable version For Immediate Release October 4, 2023 Contact: Jennifer McNally National Association of School Nurses jmcnally@nasn.org Catherine F. Yonkaitis Named Editor of NASN School Nurse ...

New Podcast: School Nurses Level the Playing Field

By NASN Inc posted 10-03-2023
Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing , interviews author Felesia Bowen to discuss the article "Education is a Social Determinant of Health: School Nurses Level the Playing ...

Webinar: School Health Data Sharing Across Sectors

By NASN Inc posted 09-29-2023
Join us Wednesday, October 4, at 4 PM ET for the School Health Data Sharing Across Sectors webinar. Participants will better understand the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), important ...

Supporting Students with Allergies and Risk for Anaphylaxis

By NASN Inc posted 09-27-2023
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 ...

NASN Launches New Naloxone Education Toolkit

By NASN Inc posted 09-18-2023
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 ...

Benefits of NASN Membership Is it for you? Why or why not?

By Meg Jenkins, MS, BSN, RN, NCSN posted 09-15-2023
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. ...