Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage June 5, 2025 What are you waiting for? Become a member today and learn from or join in on discussions in the All Member Forum. A Vital Resource for Every School Nurse No Travel. All Access. Virtual NASN2025 comes to you July 7-9! Learn more. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message Many LGBTQ youth thrive during adolescence, but stigma and discrimination can increase their risk for negative health and life outcomes. Support, inclusion, and understanding make all the difference. NASN believes that to provide culturally competent care, school staff and communities should institute affirming policies that support LGBTQ youth. School nurses are uniquely positioned to help LGBTQ youth by creating LGBTQ-affirming spaces, guiding them toward resources, and advocating for school-wide protections. School nurses deliver care in a manner that promotes and preserves student autonomy, dignity, and rights, providing care in an inclusive and collaborative manner that respects and values diversity within the school community. School nurses promote the equitable treatment of all students, serve as student advocates, and support student rights in navigating the educational environment. This month, and throughout the year, we can choose to actively promote student health, safety, and self-worth and take steps to create inclusive, affirming school communities to improve long-term health and educational outcomes for LGBTQ youth. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights New Issue of The Journal of School Nursing is Now Available The June issue of The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) features the JOSN and SAGE writing award recipients, multiple research reports, and NASN position statements. Here are a few highlights: The Role of the School Nurse in Suicide Prevention: Implications for Equitable Care of Vulnerable Youth Diabetes in School Health (DiSH): Telementoring Collaboration Between Pediatric Diabetes Specialists and School Nurses to Improve Care of Children With Diabetes   Paid advertisement National Association of School Nurses Position Statement: Equitable Reimbursement for School Nursing Services In this month's JOSN podcast, Mayumi Willgerodt, editor of JOSN, interviews author Elissa Allen to discuss the article, "Adolescent Women's Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators to High School Bathroom Use." Listen now. Legislative Milestone Marked a Historic Moment for the New Mexico School Nurses Association (NMSNA) New Mexico School Nurses Association Legislative Chair Joshua Landry's recent publication in The New Mexico Nurse summarizes the legislative process for House Bill 195 (HB0195) – School Nurse Salary Tiers and Minimums. NMSNA's voice was critical in educating and advocating for equitable compensation and recognition for school nurses statewide. "This legislation not only corrects long-standing disparities in school nurse compensation but also strengthens the pipeline for recruiting and retaining qualified professionals dedicated to student health and wellness." Related Resources: Make your voice heard on today’s important issues with help from NASN. Visit the Action Center and explore State Advocacy Resources. NASN Chief Clinical Officer on Panel to Address Chronic Absence NASN's Kimberly Stanislo, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, LSN, will represent school nurses at the All in for Attendance: Collective Action for Public Health Strategies that Address Chronic Absence event on June 10, 2025, at 9 AM EDT co-hosted by the Johns Hopkins University Center for School Health and the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as well as Kaiser Permanente and Attendance Works. Leaders from the fields of healthcare, education, and public health will collaborate, share ideas and strategies, and develop strategic partnerships to prevent absenteeism and promote school attendance. In-person attendance is by invitation only. The morning plenary sessions will be available to the public via live stream.   The following are paid advertisements   See what 7 out of 10 pediatricians prescribe for head lice! Learn more       Facing pinworm infection at your school? Reese’s Pinworm Medicine can help. Doctor Recommended Reese’s Pinworm Medicine treats the entire family (age 2+) with prescription-strength pyrantel pamoate. Printable resources and mail-in rebates are available to share with families. Learn more   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. What RFK Jr.'s New COVID Shot Recommendations Could Mean for Students (Source: edweek.org) School Nurse Helps Rescue Grandfather Who Fell During Hike at Utah Canyon (Source: msn.com) Schwarz Recognized as Top School Nurse in Wisconsin (Source: centralwinews.com) Joyce Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve Nursing Education & Workforce Development Programs (Source: joyce.house.gov)   NASN2025 Key Details Registration Rates Join NASN first and save! Visit the NASN Spirit Store. Learning: NCPD info Agenda & Content: In-Person, Virtual, Posters. Check out the conference blogs. See the FAQs. Have a group of 10 or more? A 10% discount may apply. Contact Christopher Cephas at [email protected] Party with a Purpose at In-Person NASN2025! In-Person attendees, you are invited to join us at Party with a Purpose, hosted by Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue (AAIR) in Austin on the evening of June 27, for a fun and meaningful experience you won't want to miss. Spaces for this event are limited. Learn more and secure your spot. Help Make It Happen: In the days leading up to Friday's event, AAIR is seeking volunteers to assist with setup and inventory. Whether you have an hour or a few to spare, your support would make a big difference! Sign up to help. Highlights From the In-Person Agenda: (All times listed are Central time) June 26, 10:30 AM: Future-Ready: Reimagining School Nursing in a Time of Uncertainty, exploring the powerful drivers of change shaping the future of school nursing, from emerging health technologies and mental health trends to the uncertain trajectory of the education system. June 27, 8:15 AM: The Art of Communication introduces school health leaders to a timeless framework for improving communication, building stronger relationships, and reducing friction in day-to-day interactions. June 28, 8:15 AM: Winning Strategies for a Successful School Nurse Deposition enables the learner to handle deposition testimony that could inevitably arise in school nurse court cases. June 29, 12:00 PM: A Renaissance in School Nursing: The Dawn of a New Era. Join The Inspiration Nurse for this transformational program where she shares a roadmap for a bright and hopeful future for school nursing.   If you can't attend in person this year, don't worry—Virtual NASN2025 is here for you! Level up your practice with professional development and meaningful connections—right where you are—secure your spot!   Managing Chronic Health Conditions June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month Did you know that there are more than 150 different types of headache diseases? Migraine and Headache Awareness Month plays a vital role in raising public awareness, addressing stigma, and building a stronger community of patient advocates. School nurses are responsible for managing children with common neurological pediatric health complaints, such as headaches. The Virtual NASN2025 Anytime Session: Assessment and Management of Common Childhood Neurological Complaints in the School Health Office - Headaches will help you learn to ensure practice consistent with the scope and standards of school nursing practice, utilize clinical judgment, and integrate evidence-based practice related to the management of headaches in schools. Learn more and register to join us virtually July 7-9! All sessions will be recorded and available for viewing through October 10, 2025.   Improving School Community & Student Health Resources From the Recent CDC National Measles Response Call The CDC's National Measles Response Call Series enables public health partners to share updates on the measles outbreak, including epidemiological data trends, case updates, and any emerging issues. Resources shared on the May 29, 2025 call: Protect Your Child from Measles Infographic Measles Isn't Just a Little Rash Fact Sheet Be Ready for Measles Toolkit Traveling Abroad Summer Checklist Graphic Preventing the Spread of Infections in K-12 Schools ICYMI: Countering Vaccine Misinformation | Building Trust Together Did you miss Unity® Consortium's AIAW25 webinar moderated by Chelsea Clinton, DPhil, MPH? Catch the replay on-demand featuring experts Alison Buttenheim, PhD, MBA, science communicator Joel Bervell, MD, and infectious disease and global health specialist Céline Gounder, MD, ScM, FIDSA, as they explore how to build trust and combat vaccine misinformation. Related Resources: School nurses are strongly positioned within their communities to educate students, families, and school staff about the critical role of vaccines. Visit NASN's Immunizations resource page.   Mark Your Calendar   In-Person | June 26-29 | Austin, Texas Virtual | July 7-9 | Online Join us in person, virtually, or both! Don't miss the chance to connect, strengthen your skills, share knowledge, and collaborate. Learn more and register.   State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences New Mexico School Nurse Association Annual Conference - Cultivating School Nurse Champions - June 9-11. Learn more. School Nurses Organization of Arizona 36th Annual School Health Conference - Protect Your Practice: Emergency and Legal Preparedness - June 12-13. Learn more. 2025 South Dakota School Nurses Association Annual Conference - A GRAND SLAM of Networking Opportunities - July 15-17. Learn more. 2025 Annual Statewide Summer Conference for Kansas School Nurses - Navigating School Nurse Practice Toward Brighter Futures - July 22-24. Learn more. 2025 Texas School Nurses Organization Conference - School Nurses: Innovating School Health - November 1-2. Learn more. Virginia Association of School Nurses Fall Conference 2025 - Charting the Course: Navigating the Future of School Nursing - November 8-9. 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. 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