Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage March 6, 2025   Career Advice in the NASN Employment Center Visit the Career Planning Portal, your one-stop career resource center. ICYMI: JOSN February Podcast Does School Nursing Benefit From AI? Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message The role of school nurses has never been more critical as we navigate the evolving landscape of school health. A recent 2024 survey by NASN revealed that 87% of U.S. adults hold a favorable view of school nurses, and this number rose to 91% upon learning about the breadth of our responsibilities. This widespread recognition underscores the vital services that school nurses provide. Despite this recognition, challenges persist. Health disparities affect millions of children, with over 7.8 million aged 6-18 living in poverty and 3.3 million lacking health insurance in 2023. Additionally, one in four students manages chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy. ​ To address these issues, NASN remains steadfast in advocating for: Student well-being School nursing workforce Securing sustainable funding Evidence of school nursing value In line with our commitment to advocacy, I'm excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, "Beyond Bandaids," premiering next week. Our inaugural episode will delve into NASN's latest advocacy priorities, offering insights and discussions on how we can collectively advance the health and well-being of our students. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights 2025 NASN Elections: Voting Opens March 15 Are you familiar with the candidates who are stepping forward to lead NASN? In the upcoming election, NASN members with ACTIVE classification privileges will select a president-elect, secretary-treasurer, and nominating committee member. All candidates have completed the nominating committee process. Electronic voting will open on March 15 and close at 11:59 PM ET on April 15, 2025. View candidate information, statements of view, and president-elect candidate videos.   Paid advertisement Holy Cow! I Just Saved a Student's Life Laura L. Phillips, MPH, BSN, RN, NCSN, and current Colorado NASN Director, shared in a recent blog post how her extensive experience in pediatrics and pediatric advanced life support, along with her quick actions and sound judgment, saved a student's life and led to the diagnosis of a rare heart condition. This story underscores the vital role of school nurses in ensuring students have access to quality health care, allowing them to be healthy, safe, and ready to learn. It also urges advocating for policies that guarantee every child has access to a school nurse every day. Read the blog. We Want to See YOU! School Nurse Photo Submission Please share your best school nurse selfies or photos with us for a chance to be featured on our social media, website, and more. Showcase your school pride, nursing team, health office, and what you enjoy doing. No photos of students, please! Submit your photos.   School Nurses in the News This section highlights news stories featuring NASN and school nurses. If you have a story about school nurses you'd like us to consider including, please send it to us. St. Joseph School District names Mary Sanders, Jennifer Koch Teacher, Support Staff of the Year (Source: kq2.com) Supportive Solutions: LPS School Nurses Write National Paper Highlighting Healthy Outcomes (Source: lps.org) Rachelle Himes Named Indiana School Nurse Of The Year (Source: timesuniononline.com) Beyond Band-Aids: Madison’s School Nurses Vital to the District (Source: emporiagazette.com) Elmore Commission Honors Redland Middle School Nurse Coach for Working to Save Student Colton Cramer (Source: elmoreautauganews.com) School District Recovers From Influenza (Source: nwestiowa.com) Coaches, Nurses and Gifted Program Teachers Call Anchorage School District Budget Cuts a ‘Body Blow’ (Source: adn.com) Newark School Nurses Will Get Boosts in Tuition Reimbursements, Pay Under ‘Historic’ New Contract (Source: chalkbeat.org) Measles Is on the Rise as Vaccinations Drop. Where Does That Leave Schools? (Source: edweek.org) Teachable Moments: School Nurses (Source: southcarolinapublicradio.org)   NASN2025 Key Details Registration Rates Register online by May 1, 2025, to get the early rate. Join NASN first and save! Make your travel plans. Learning: NCPD info View the agenda: In-Person or Virtual. Check out the conference blogs. See the FAQs. NASN2025 again offers three registration options: in-person, virtual, or bundle. Register before May 1 to take advantage of significant savings with early registration rates! We are thrilled to head to Austin, TX, for this year's in-person conference. Please remember to make your hotel reservations at the time of registration. We will be staying at the JW Marriott Austin. The cutoff date for the conference hotel rate is May 30, 2025. Located in the heart of downtown Austin and directly on iconic Congress Avenue, The JW Marriott Austin is within walking distance of over 200 uniquely Austin shops, restaurants, and nightlife venues. You can explore on-site outlets and local attractions. We look forward to seeing you in person in Austin June 26-29, 2025, and virtually July 7-9, 2025! Did You Know? All new NASN members who join between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, are automatically entered into a random drawing for a conference scholarship. Two scholarships are available: one for our in-person conference and one for our virtual conference.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Improving the Structure, Processes, and Outcomes of Medication Administration in Schools School nurses care for approximately 56.4 million students in the US, many requiring medication during the school day. NASN’s School Nursing Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline: Medication Administration in Schools, provides a uniform guideline for medication administration in the school setting, including evidence-based recommendations for the safe care of Pre-K-12 students who receive medications during the day. The implementation toolkit includes: Sample Policies Training and Delegation Forms and Templates Checklists and Protocols Additional Resources Related Resources: NASN members have exclusive access to the All Member Forum, where they can share ideas, ask questions, and receive immediate feedback from their peers about medication administration and more. See What School Nurses Are Saying.   Improving School Community & Student Health Navigating Vaccine Hesitancy The World Health Organization has named vaccine hesitancy a top-10 global health threat. School nurses play a vital role in addressing questions and growing confidence. Unity® Consortium's free 3Cs Program is a self-guided course that lets you track progress, revisit key material, and earn a completion certificate. Enroll now. Related Resources: NASN's Immunizations resource webpage. UNITY's FACTSinnated podcast centered around "myth-busting" commonly held misconceptions surrounding vaccines. UNITY's Adolescent Immunization Action Week 2025 PSA HPV Awareness and Vaccination Join the American Cancer Society National HPV Vaccination Roundtable on March 11, 2025, at 2 PM ET for the webinar "Preventing Cancer through HPV Vaccination - EHR Age 9 Case Studies" to explore how optimizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) for Clinical Decision Support (CDSi) can boost HPV vaccination rates. Learn more and register. Related Resources: Listen to the podcast "School Nurses' Experiences and Roles in Promoting and Administering the HPV Vaccine: A Systematic Review Using the Socioecological Framework." NASN members can read the article discussed for free; membership includes a JOSN subscription. Supporting Children and Adolescents as They Navigate Social Media The AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health invites parents, caregivers, clinicians, and other professionals to the Social Media 101: What is Social Media & How to Navigate Common Safety Settings webinar on March 20, 2025, at 11 AM ET. The webinar will cover how and why kids use social media and explore various safety and privacy controls. Learn more and register. National School Social Work Week This week, we celebrate National School Social Work Week, #SSWWeek2025, a time to recognize and appreciate the profound impact of school social workers on our school communities.   Mark Your Calendar 2025 NASN Election Election Dates: March 15 - April 15 (conducted online) Meet the candidates. Adolescent Immunization Action Week April 7-11 Access #AIAW25 resources. Early Registration Deadline for NASN2025 Register by May 1 to take advantage of the early rates! Learn more. In-Person | June 26 - 29, 2025 | Austin, Texas Virtual | July 7 - 9, 2025 | Online We are excited for you to join us in person, virtually, or both! Don't miss the chance to connect with fellow school nurses and leaders in school health. Learn more and register.   Save the Date: School Nurse Day | May 7, 2025 Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been designated to honor the contributions of school nurses. The proclamation and logo for #SND2025 are available at schoolnurseday.org, and we will release a social media toolkit in April.   State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences Annual Maryland Association of School Health Nurses Conference - School Nursing: Bridging the Gap for Academic Success - March 8, 2025. Learn more. Ohio Association of School Nurses 52nd Annual School Nurse Conference - It's a Good Day to be a School Nurse, Choose Joy - March 14-15, 2025. Learn more. New York State Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - Innovating Care: Collaborative Strategies for Health, Equity, and Resilience - March 21-22, 2025. Learn more.  Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners Conference - Caring for Pennsylvania's Future - March 21-23, 2025. Learn more. Missouri Association of School Nurses Spring Conference - Navigating the Wilderness of School Health - March 28-30, 2025. Learn more. Louisiana School Nurses Organization Conference - School Nursing: Where Wellness Meets Education - April 1-4, 2025. Learn more. Delaware School Nurse Association Spring Conference 2025 - Healing and Protection: Addressing Abuse, Trauma, and Mental Health in Educational Environments - April 5, 2025. Learn more. 2025 Iowa School Nurse Organization Conference - April 9-11, 2025. Learn more. Utah School Nurse Association Spring Conference 2025 - May 1-2, 2025. Learn more. 2025 New England School Nurse Conference - School Nurses: Caring for our Future - May 2-4, 2025. Learn more. NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. NASN CALENDAR National Health Observances Calendar This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2025 calendar. OBSERVANCES CALENDAR Acceptance of advertising on the top or bottom ad banner or other ad placements in this newsletter or resource information listed within in no way implies endorsement of advertised or listed products or services by NASN. No endorsement is intended or implied.   NASN | nasn.org National Association of School Nurses | 1100 Wayne Avenue Suite 925 | Silver Spring, MD 20910 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice