Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage March 27, 2025   NASN's New Podcast: Listen and follow. NASN SIGs Connecting members with mutual interests. Learn more and enroll. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message I'm pleased to announce that NASN has named eight exceptional professionals for induction into the National Academy of School Nursing. Join us for the induction ceremony at the NASN2025 Conference in Austin, Texas, to celebrate the remarkable achievements and impact of these NASN Fellows. At NASN, we continue advocating for every student's health and success. School nurses witness the transformative power of education systems in shaping a child's development daily, and we are deeply concerned about the potential implications of the Executive Order directing the closure of the U.S. Department of Education. Read our statement. NASN believes that diverse perspectives and inclusive practices are vital to addressing the needs of all communities, fostering innovation, and ensuring that all voices are valued. Are you passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in school nursing? Our new DEI Special Interest Group (SIG) welcomes all NASN members, providing a safe and supportive space to explore and address biases that impact both personal and professional growth. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights Caring for Students With a DNAR Growing populations of students with terminal, life-limiting, or incurable illnesses attend school full or part-time. NASN's new NCPD program, Supporting Students with Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) Orders in the School Setting, provides an overview of the school nurse's role when planning and caring for students with a DNAR medical order in the school setting and resources to support the sharing of information with school staff, and advocating for appropriate care as indicated by the family and medical team.   Paid advertisement School Nurses: Ending Gun Violence in Our Communities Save the Date! Join us on April 7, at 6 PM ET, as 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 NCPD webinar, which aims to bring school nurses into the conversation about how they can support the end gun of violence in America. Secure your spot. It's Time to Vote | Help Choose Tomorrow's NASN Leaders Vote now to choose NASN's next president-elect, secretary/treasurer, and nominating committee member. Cast your vote online before midnight ET on April 15, 2025. NASN members with ACTIVE classification privileges are eligible to vote. Meet the candidates and access the online ballot.   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. Amid Measles Outbreak, School Nurses Promote Vaccinations (Source: nea.org) As a Former School Nurse, I Can Tell You How the 119th Congress Can Help the Teen Mental Health Crisis Through School-Based Legislation (Source: myamericannurse.com) Dedra “DD” Siggers Named TCSS School Nurse of the Year (Source: valleytimes-news.com) Letter: Warren School Staff Urges District to Keep Nurses, Cut Elsewhere (Source: waterburyroundabout.org)   The Early Registration Rate Ends May 1. Register Now and Save! 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. We are excited for NASN2025! Will you be attending the in-person event, virtual event, or both? Each option offers a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with peers. In-Person NASN2025, in Austin, June 26-29, offers sessions exploring Immunization Communication, the Impact of Wildfires and Extreme Heat on Health, Brain Injury Care, Analysis of Essential School Nursing Responsibilities, and more! See the In-Person schedule. Virtual NASN2025, online July 7-9, will cover timely topics, from Justice, Equity, Belonging, Diversity, Inclusion Principles, and Evidence-Based Practices to Mental Health Emergencies in Schools and Gun Violence Prevention. Learn more about the Virtual agenda.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Supporting Student Mental and Behavioral Health Twenty-three percent of children ages 3–17 are diagnosed with behavioral or mental health conditions. School nurses are often the first to recognize and address these challenges, collaborating with school staff and external providers to support students' emotional well-being. Visit NASN's Mental Health page to locate NASN position statements, documents, professional development, and more to support upstream approaches to improve the mental well-being of students, including the NCPD program Elevating the Role of School Nurses on School Behavioral Healthcare Teams. With more than 40% of school-aged children impacted by chronic or mental health conditions, school nurses play a critical role in improving attendance, reducing health disparities, and supporting student success. Join us in advocating for healthier, safer learning environments.   Improving School Community & Student Health Contribute to Research and Policies on School-Based Opioid Use and Prevention NASN is collaborating with the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) to gain a deeper understanding of district and school staff perspectives regarding the role, responsibilities, and status of school-based opioid prevention and response, including naloxone administration. Please provide your feedback on this survey by April 11, 2025. Vaccines for School Attendance: How to Talk So Parents Will Listen Register to join Alliance for a Healthier Generation and NASN on April 2, 2025, for a timely webinar highlighting schools and school nurses' critical role in health communication and opportunities to encourage the uptake of routine child vaccinations. Learn more and register. Related Resources: Vaccine hesitancy has contributed to ongoing measles outbreaks in the US. Find AAP and CDC information and resources on preventing, diagnosing, and treating measles. Read the Physician's Weekly article: Decoding Vaccine Communication: What Parents & Caregivers Want From Schools & Healthcare Professionals. 2025 Attendance Awareness Campaign: Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow Registration is officially open for the 2025 Attendance Awareness Campaign webinar series! Join Attendance Works, the Institute for Educational Leadership, and partners, including NASN, for Webinar 1: Teams Make All the Difference for Supporting Attendance on April 2 at 3 PM ET for practical strategies to build and strengthen attendance teams. Learn more and register for all of the webinars. Related Resources: Visit NASN's Attendance resource web page.   Mark Your Calendar Webinar: Vaccines for School Attendance: How to Talk So Parents Will Listen April 2 Learn more and register. Webinar: Teams Make All the Difference for Supporting Attendance April 2 Learn more and register. Webinar: Proactive Care: School Nurses' Crucial Role in Gun Violence Prevention April 7 Learn more and register. Webinar: Countering Vaccine Misinformation | Building Trust Together April 10 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 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. 2025 Alaska School Nurses Association Spring Conference - School Nurses: Bridging Healthcare and Education - April 11-12, 2025. Learn more. Oregon School Nurses Association Spring Conference - Riding the Wave of Current Practice - April 17-18, 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. 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