Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage March 20, 2025   Vote now through April 15. Learn more. In-Person and Virtual NASN2025 Register to join us!. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message It's time to make your voice heard! The 2025 NASN Election is now open. Meet the candidates and access the online ballot here. Eligible NASN members must cast their votes by midnight ET on April 15, 2025. I'm also excited to highlight some NASN upcoming events. Do you want to learn more about NASN's two journals, The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) and NASN School Nurse, and welcome the new JOSN Editor, Dr. Mayumi Willgerodt? Then, you should join us for the next Meet the Editor web meeting this Monday, March 24, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET.  And, on April 7, at 6 PM ET, we team up with End Family Fire, an apolitical secure storage education campaign, for the Proactive Care: School Nurses' Crucial Role in Gun Violence Prevention webinar, which aims to bring school nurses into the conversation about how they can support the end gun of violence in America, a conversation that they are often left out of, while frequently being on the front lines of gun violence in this country. Gun violence continues to be the number one killer of children in America; it is time to ensure that everyone has the tools they need to curb gun violence in America. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights New Podcast Hosted by NASN CEO Terri Hinkley The new Beyond Bandaids podcast goes beyond the basics of school nursing to explore the real challenges, triumphs, and evolving role of school nurses in shaping student health and well-being. Each episode brings expert guests, policy insights, and real-world stories to help school nurses stay informed, inspired, and empowered. Don’t miss an episode. Listen and Follow on Spotify Listen and Follow on YouTube   Paid advertisement New NASN School Nurse Issue Now Available Online The March issue of NASN School Nurse features a school nursing evidence-based clinical practice guideline and implementation toolkit, articles on unique topics, such as communication apps for schools and POTS, and a feature article that provides a primer on individualized healthcare plans. Check out the table of contents for this issue, and start reading today! NASN membership includes print and online subscriptions for NASN School Nurse. To stay up to date, sign up for email alerts when the latest issues and articles are published online. Not Yet a NASN Member? Discover All the Benefits of Membership Today NASN SIG Co-Chair Featured in Parenting Magazine Corinne Jones, MSN, RN, CSN-PEL, Co-Chair of the NASN Special Needs School Nurses (SNSN) Special Interest Group (SIG), helps readers of Parenting Special Needs Magazine and listeners of the Parenting Special Needs Podcast gain a better understanding of the critical role school nurses and the truth about school nursing. Read and listen now. NASN SIGs are supportive professional communities connecting NASN members with mutual interests. Learn more.   2025 School Nurse Photo Submission Please share your photos for a chance to be featured on our social media, website, and more. Showcase your school nursing team, health office, and what you do. 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. Statewide Organization Elects Pine Valley Nurse as President (Source: observertoday.com) Salute to ‘Nurse Jean’: State Organization Names Hatfield Elementary’s Jean Hobbie School Nurse of the Year (Source: gazettenet.com) Decoding Vaccine Communication: What Parents & Caregivers Want From Schools & Healthcare Professionals (Source: physiciansweekly.com) Deeply Involved: Honored for 56 Years of Service as Nurse and Community Volunteer (Source: journalreview.com) Trenton Students Still Receiving Vision Care as Schools and Nonprofits Step Up (Source: mcccvoice.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. You have three registration options to choose from for NASN2025: In-Person NASN2025: June 26-29, 2025, in Austin. Sessions will explore Creating Resilient Workplaces, Childhood Anxiety, the MTSS Framework, Suicide Prevention, School Safety, and more! Virtual NASN2025: July 7-9, 2025, online. The virtual conference offers an array of sessions, from Evidence-Based Hearing Screening and Navigating Migraine and Pain to Leading Legislative Change and Protecting Students' Privacy. NASN2025 Bundle: Attending both events takes your learning to the next level. This registration option offers up to 37.0 NCPD contact hours, so you can make the most of every opportunity to connect and expand your knowledge.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Caring for Students With Seizures and Epilepsy School nurses play a critical role in ensuring the safety of students with epilepsy in school by providing chronic disease management, educating on seizure safety, and bridging the gap between the school, students, and underutilized community-based services. Visit NASN’s Coordinated Support System for Students with Epilepsy program page to discover multiple NCPD programs and resources to help you support the needs of students with epilepsy during school and as they transition out of high school. Related Resources: Participate in Purple Day on March 26 and wear purple to support epilepsy awareness. Get the Improving care coordination for students with chronic health conditions (Toolkit) Pick up the Principles for Practice: The Role of Individualized Healthcare Plans IHPs in Care Coordination for Students with Chronic Health Conditions (Paperback practice tool)   Improving School Community & Student Health Measles Cases and Outbreaks As of March 13, 2025, a total of 301 confirmed measles cases were reported by 15 jurisdictions: AK, CA, FL, GA, KY, MD, NJ, NM, NYC, NY, PA, RI, TX, VT, and WA. The CDC updates the confirmed measles cases reported on this page every Friday. Related Resources: Here are answers to questions that many parents/caregivers have about measles outbreaks from HealthyChildren.org, The AAP Parenting Website. The ENPOWR™ Project Spread Awareness Through Education March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. The Endometriosis Foundation of America's ENPOWR Project is a free educational program that raises awareness about endometriosis, fights menstrual health stigma, and empowers adolescents with the knowledge and skills to take control of their health. Bring endometriosis education and awareness to your school. Related Resources: Listen to the NASN School Nurse Chat: Endometriosis Awareness and Education (Podcast) Vaccines for School Attendance: How to Talk So Parents Will Listen Join NASN and Alliance for a Healthier Generation on April 2, 2025, 2 PM ET for a special webinar highlighting the critical role schools, particularly school nurses, play in health communication and opportunities for public health organizations, practitioners, and school leaders to encourage the uptake of routine child vaccinations. Learn more and register. AIAW25: Get Involved and Help Protect Adolescent Health Adolescent Immunization Action Week AIAW25 is just three weeks away! Don't miss the latest episode of FACTSinnated, UNITY® Consortium's podcast, with pediatrician Dr. Mona! Get expert tips on talking to parents and teens, busting vaccine myths, and advocating for adolescent health. Related Resources: Register for Unity's AIAW webinar on April 10th!   Mark Your Calendar Meet the Editor Web Meeting: Introducing Dr. Mayumi Willgerodt, Editor of JOSN March 24 Learn more and register. Webinar: Vaccines for School Attendance: How to Talk So Parents Will Listen April 2 Learn more and register. Webinar: Proactive Care: School Nurses' Crucial Role in Gun Violence Prevention April 7 Learn more and register. Deadline: 2025 NASN Election Voting April 15 Learn more and vote now. 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 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. 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