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From Data to Dialogue: A 56-Week Study of Inhaled Insulin in Pediatrics

Join us for this live, informative session at 3:30 PM ET November 12 to learn about innovations and resources in diabetes management in the school setting, with a focus on inhaled insulin. Gain insights from the INHALE-1 Trial, explore practical guidance on inhaler use, and hear results that may shape how school nurses support students with diabetes. A Q-and-A will follow the presentation. Learn more and register.

Listen to the New Beyond Bandaids Episode on Vaping

In the latest Beyond Bandaids episode, NASN CEO Terri Hinkley sits down with Dr. Krista Wright of UL Research Institutes to explore the growing epidemic of youth vaping. Learn why “safer doesn’t mean safe,” how vaping impacts teen brain and lung development, and what school nurses can do to identify and support students at risk. Listen now. For more resources on vaping, check out NASN's Vanquishing Vaping Toolkit.

Successful Implementation of CGM Protocols in Schools

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) offers reliable glycemic measurements and improved health outcomes for pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). With CGM use becoming the new pediatric standard of care for T1D management, it is increasingly common for children with diabetes to arrive in school wearing CGM devices. The NASN School Nurse article, Improving School Nurse Confidence With CGM Technology, highlights the potential of a standardized assessment tool to increase school nurses' confidence in caring for students with CGMs at school.

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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.

• Texas-Side School Nurses, Counselors Give Insight Into Parent Consent Forms (Source: texarkanagazette.com)
• How the Pandemic Shaped DeKalb Schools’ Public Health Practices (Source: shawlocal.com)
• Parents Alarmed as Broward Schools Cut On-Campus Nurses (Source: local10.com)
• Community Members Concerned About Lack of Nurses at Flemington-Raritan Schools (Source: tapinto.net)
• Not Enough Nurses in FRSD (Source: tapinto.net)
• Ysleta ISD’s Director of Student Health Named Texas School Nurse Administrator of the Year (Source: kfoxtv.com)
• Grant for AED Machines (Source: ironmountaindailynews.com)

Addressing Asthma Management and Health Equity in Schools

Asthma remains the most common chronic condition among students—especially among African American and other students of color. NASN's NCPD program, Equity and Collaboration - The Keys to Asthma Control, presented initially at Virtual NASN2024 and part of the Back-to-School Success Series 15 on-demand school nurse-focused programs (17.0 NCPD contact hours) is FREE with membership. The program explores simplified, evidence-based asthma management strategies, including insights from the PCORI ASIST study. Gain practical tools to enhance collaboration and health equity, and strengthen outcomes through innovative asthma care approaches.

Related Resources: PCORI-Funded ASIST Study: School Nurse Implementation Guidance

Virtual Town Hall Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Join the National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services (NCPSSERS)—of which NASN is a proud member—on November 13 at 4 PM ET for IDEA 50th Anniversary: The Past, The Present, The Future. This event will feature a dynamic panel of parents and professionals reflecting on IDEA's history, its ongoing impact, and current challenges ahead, including personnel shortages, funding needs, and Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) services—no cost to attend. Learn more and register.

Related Resources: School nurses are vital in supporting students with disabilities. NASN's NCPD course, Students with Disabilities: Legal Issues—part of The Legal Survival Series for School Nurses—will help you understand your role in IEPs, review the IDEA, and apply practical strategies to strengthen daily practice and protect your license.

F.A. Davis Fall Scholarship: Now Accepting Applications

F.A. Davis—publisher of NASN's School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text—is committed to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. The company is offering four $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing careers in nursing and health sciences. Apply by November 16, 2025. Learn more and apply.

Paid Opportunity for Youth Leaders: Food Allergy Management in Schools and OST

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is recruiting youth ages 14–18 with food allergies to join a Youth Leadership Team.

The team will help shape how food allergies are managed in schools and out-of-school time programs. Members will participate in monthly meetings, collaborate on a team project, raise awareness locally, and receive $2,000 for their participation.

Applications are due by November 30, 2025. Interested participants can apply here.

NASN Calendar of Events

This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the 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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