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Plan for NASN2026—Justification Toolkit Now Available

By NASN Inc posted 12 hours ago
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NASN2026 is an investment in your leadership, your practice, and your entire school community. Our Conference Justification Toolkit equips you with compelling reasons to attend June 29–July 2, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, along with an editable template letter to help you clearly communicate the value of your attendance to administrators or employers.

Mobile Immunization Clinics: Increasing Access and Reducing Delinquency Rates for Prince George’s County Public Schools

By Tami Frazier posted 2 days ago
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I will be presenting this session at the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) 2026 Conference on Tuesday, June 30, from 1:00 PM–3:00 PM. This presentation highlights a practical, school-based strategy designed to address a persistent challenge faced by many districts: students who are delinquent in required immunizations. In Prince George’s County Public Schools, maintaining immunization compliance is essential for protecting student health and preventing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. When district immunization data were reviewed, seventh-grade students emerged as the most frequently noncompliant group, particularly for the tetanus, diphtheria, ...

Now Available: School Nurse Day 2026 Proclamation and Logo

By NASN Inc posted 4 days ago
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The proclamation and logo for National School Nurse Day on May 6, 2026, are available now to support early outreach and recognition efforts. Proclamation requests may take up to eight weeks to process. A social media toolkit will be released in April to help amplify the vital role and impact of school nurses nationwide.

Seizures And Epilepsy In School Health: Connecting With Empathy And Personal Experience

By Jason Raether posted 8 days ago
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Hello everyone! My name is Jason Raether, and I would love for you to join me at NASN2026 is Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, July 1, from 2:00pm - 3:15pm to be part of my session: Seizures And Epilepsy In School Health: Connecting With Empathy And Personal Experience . Diagnosed with epilepsy in October, 2010, I want to take you on my personal journey of how this diagnosis changed my life as a person, as a nurse, and how it affects my care of all students I work with in the school setting, but especially those with seizures and epilepsy. This presentation will take you through the hard moments, times that will make you laugh, maybe some that will make ...

2026 School Nurse and School Nurse Administrator of the Year-VOTE NOW!!

By Cami Carr posted 8 days ago
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A Message from the NASN President

By Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN posted 8 days ago
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I am shocked and deeply grief-stricken by the recent ICE-related events, including the tragic death of a nurse last week. This moment is not abstract for me. One of my adult children owns a home very close to where George Floyd, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti were killed. After George Floyd's murder, when the National Guard was marching outside of their home, their neighbor was shot in the face with a rubber bullet simply for sitting on her porch. They left for several weeks at that point for their own safety. About six months ago, my child and their spouse rented their home and left the country. While many saw that as an extreme step, they told us then that something ...

New Year, New Goals: Help Students Quit Vaping for a Healthier Future (Sponsored Content)

By NASN Inc posted 8 days ago
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This content is sponsored by NASN Strategic Sponsor UL Research Institutes’ Chemical Insights. As the calendar flips to January, conversations about New Year’s resolutions fill classrooms and hallways. For students who vape, this season presents a life-changing opportunity to quit and embrace a fresh start. Last year, more than two-thirds of middle and high school students who vape reported trying to quit. As trusted health professionals, school nurses are uniquely positioned to guide students toward healthier choices and help them turn their resolutions into reality. The State of Youth Vaping In 2019, at the height of the youth vaping epidemic, ...

NASN Names Congresswoman Jen Kiggans as 2026 Lillian Wald Award Recipient

By NASN Inc posted 9 days ago
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printable version For Immediate Release January 28, 2026 Contact: Jennifer McNally National Association of School Nurses jmcnally@nasn.org SILVER SPRING, MD — The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) has named Congresswoman Jen Kiggans of Virginia’s Second Congressional District as the recipient of the 2026 Lillian Wald Legislator/Public Policy Award for her introduction of the NURSE (Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere) Act . Named for Lillian Wald, the first school nurse, the award recognizes a legislator or public policy official who has supported or uniquely contributed to NASN, school nursing, or school health ...

The Effectiveness of a School Nurse Managed VFC Program in Reducing School Immunization Exclusions

By Tracy Ravert, MSN, RN, CSN posted 9 days ago
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The following is a presentation submission for a session scheduled at NASN2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3PM. Background: Health disparities in childhood immunization persist across the United States, with children from low-socioeconomic status (SES) households often experiencing lower vaccination coverage compared to their higher-income peers. Poverty, lack of health insurance, transportation difficulties, and missed work for parents are all barriers that negatively affect children and their families from accessing routine childhood immunizations. While the federally funded Vaccines for Children (VFC) program provides ...

Website Admin Toolkit

By Sharon Conley, BA posted 11 days ago
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Table of Contents Website Maintenance Calendar Tips Renewing a Domain Name Settings Button Settings Members (Where you add/remove site admins.) Reports Email Community Members Moderation Manage Events Site Options Site Setup (Where the copyright year is updated.) Ads Edit Page (Where you edit page layout or design.) Edit Navigation (Where you add, hide or move pages.) Text Editors File Manager (Where you upload documents to share on web pages.) HTML Content Items Edit HTML Content Items Using Edit Page Edit HTML Content Items Using the In-context Editor Hyperlink Content ...

New NASN Position Brief: Nurse as a Legally Protected Title in Schools

By NASN Inc posted 14 days ago
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Protecting the title nurse protects your role—and the students you serve! NASN affirms that the title nurse is a legally protected title that applies only to the professional registered nurse (RN), the licensed practical nurse (LPN), the licensed vocational nurse (LVN), or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Individuals who are not licensed nurses may not use or practice under the title nurse or school nurse . Protecting this title is essential to the health, safety, and well-being of students and school communities. View the position brief .

Beyond Bandaids: How We Build the Next Generation of School Nurses

By NASN Inc posted 15 days ago
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In the latest episode of Beyond Bandaids, National Association of School Nurses CEO Terri Hinkley is joined by Matt Hickling, Chief Nursing Officer of Davin Healthcare, for a timely conversation about school nurse workforce challenges and the future of school health services. Drawing on his experience as a school medical director and advanced practice provider, Hickling discusses why traditional staffing models no longer reflect the realities of today’s student populations and why workforce solutions must be tailored to community needs rather than relying on outdated nurse-to-student ratios. The episode explores innovative, evidence-based ...

School Nurses as Equity Leaders: Addressing Autism and Social Drivers of Health in Schools

By Elise Edjang posted 16 days ago
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School Nurses as Equity Leaders: Addressing Autism and Social Drivers of Health in Schools We are honored to present at NASN 2026 on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 1:00–2:15 PM . Our topic reflects both our professional roles and daily lived experience as school nurses working with a large group of students on the Autism Spectrum . This work has shaped how we understand equity—not as a theory, but as a responsibility: one student, one family, and one barrier at a time. Because of the continued rise in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), school nurses are increasingly called upon to address not only clinical needs, but also the social ...

The Healthy Nurse Blueprint: Functional Medicine for School Nurses

By Peggy Moore, RN, BSN, CCRN posted 18 days ago
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The Healthy Nurse Blueprint: Why School Nurse Wellness Is a Leadership Issue School nurses are central to student health, safety, and readiness to learn. They coordinate care, respond to emergencies, manage chronic conditions, and serve as trusted advocates within their school communities. Yet across the country, school nurses are experiencing unprecedented levels of burnout, fatigue, and stress—often while functioning as the sole healthcare provider on campus. Research consistently shows that nurse burnout is widespread and multifactorial, driven by workload, staffing challenges, emotional labor, and moral distress. For school nurses, these pressures are ...

Shout Out to These 2025 #NASNStrong Influencers!

By NASN Inc posted 22 days ago
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A Huge Thank-You to the 2025 #NASNStrong Influencers! Through the NASN Strong member-to-member initiative, NASN members earn e-commerce credits when the school nurses they refer join. More importantly, these referrals help ensure more school nurses are informed, connected, and supported. Learn more about NASN Strong and how you can participate Terrah Abbey Cassandra Cook Kelli Haynes Patricia Lynn Elizabeth Riley Nicola al Khatib Paula Coumou Danielle Hebeler Dawn MacAdams Debra Robarge Nicole Alcorn Roberta Cox Danielle Heinsohn Caitlin Marsh Barbara Roemer Nanette Allison Christina ...

NASN Job Announcement: Apply or Share

By NASN Inc posted 25 days ago
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NASN is currently accepting applications through January 21, 2026, for the Nursing Education and Practice Specialist position . Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply; others are invited to share this opportunity with their networks.

NASN Statement on CDC Vaccine Recommendations

By NASN Inc posted 30 days ago
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The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) expresses serious concern regarding reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced changes to childhood immunization recommendations that reduce the number of vaccines recommended for U.S. children. Changes of this magnitude, when not grounded in rigorous, transparent, and evidence-based review, risk undermining prevention efforts, creating confusion for families, and destabilizing immunization implementation in schools. These changes risk increasing public questioning regarding vaccines, reinforcing the false perception that vaccines are optional rather than essential for public health. ...

Giving That Makes a Real Impact for School Nurses & Schools

By NASN Inc posted 01-06-2026
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Each year, the NASN President's Endowment Fund Challenge supports grants, scholarships, and research that strengthen school nursing and expand access to high-quality school health services. President Lynn Nelson's theme— Leading with Courage, Clarity & Purpose —reflects the urgency of this work. Your gift of any amount helps sustain and grow this impact.

NASN Office Closed 12/24/25 – 01/02/26

By NASN Inc posted 12-23-2025
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The NASN office will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2025, through January 2, 2026 , and will reopen on January 5, 2026 . Best wishes for the holidays and the New Year!

Stay Connected With the Latest in School Health and School Nursing

By NASN Inc posted 12-19-2025
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NASN members receive journal subscriptions to NASN School Nurse and The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) —trusted, peer-reviewed resources that keep you informed on the latest clinical guidance, research, and emerging issues in school health. Sign up to receive content alerts for new articles, issues, and research delivered directly to your inbox. It's an easy way to stay current and support evidence-based school nursing practice. Get NASN School Nurse Alerts Get JOSN Alerts Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay supported with NASN.