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.
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| 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. | | | | 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.
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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!
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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.
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NASN2025 Key Details
Registration Rates
Register online by May 1, 2025, to get the early rate.
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Learning: NCPD info
View the agenda: In-Person or Virtual.
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You have three registration options to choose from for NASN2025:
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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!
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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.
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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.
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| | 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 | | 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 | |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NASN Calendar of Events
This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar.
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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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