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NASN Job Announcement: Apply or Share

NASN is accepting applications through January 21, 2026, for the Nursing Education and Practice Specialist position. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and others are invited to share this opportunity within their networks. Learn more.

Empowering School Nurses to Identify Hearing Loss

Missed it? Watch the recording of the webinar "Identifying Children with Hearing Loss: The Key Role of School Nurses in Evidence-Based Screening." Sponsored by NASN in collaboration with the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, this session highlights the importance of regular, evidence-based hearing screening while offering practice recommendations, strategies, and resources to support school nurses.

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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.

• Educate Oklahoma: A Look at the Need for School Nurses (Source: newson6.com)
• Off-Duty Officer and School Nurse Hailed Heroes for Saving Ellicott City Man’s Life (Source: wbaltv.com)
• Wichita Falls Issues Flu Warnings for Students and Staff (Source: texomashomepage.com)
• A Small Midstate School District Make a Big Impact With Lip Balm (Source: abc27.com)
• What Will Scaled-Back Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Mean for Schools? (Source: edweek.org)
• RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Moves Put New Focus on Patchwork of State School Standards (Source: wgntv.com)
• Flu Is Hitting Schools Hard as Community Cases Surge (Source: edweek.org)

Lead with Expertise: Evidence-Based Allergy & Anaphylaxis Resources

School nurses play a critical role in identifying, preventing, and managing allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, ensuring students are safe, healthy, and ready to learn. NASN's Allergy and Anaphylaxis web page offers a collection of tools, guidance, and evidence-based resources to support your practice—from care planning and emergency response to education for families and school staff.


NCPD Spotlight: Want to boost confidence and consistency in allergy and anaphylaxis care? NASN's educational activity, Allergy & Anaphylaxis: Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) and Toolkit for School Nurses, walks you through the CPG and the Toolkit, helping you put evidence-based strategies into action.

Webinar Series Examines School Health and Climate Goals

School nurses play a key role in identifying environmental health concerns, advocating for safe learning environments, and educating school communities on reducing exposure to hazards. The Center for Green Schools' "Psychology of Behavior Change" webinar series demonstrates how behavioral science can strengthen efforts to improve indoor air quality and waste practices, and to develop climate action plans, through evidence-based strategies and real-world examples.

Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Stronger Connections. Stronger Futures.

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness and take action to prevent human trafficking in our communities. Together, we can usher in a future free from human trafficking. Share information about Human Trafficking Prevention Month with your networks. Stay informed and engaged throughout January by visiting the Office on Trafficking in Persons website for news, resources, and events.

Related Resources:

• NASN Position Statement: Human Trafficking
• This NASN NCPD program equips school nurses with the necessary training and resources to recognize, prevent, and respond to child trafficking.

National School Nurse Certification: Is 2026 Your Year?

If you've been thinking about earning the NCSN credential, there's no better time to take the next step. Spring exam registration is open, and early-bird rates end January 18. The exam window runs from March 1 to April 5.

• Learn more about the exam.
• Find information on study resources.
• Still have questions? Reach out to NBCSN.

Get ready for National Children's Dental Health Month!

February marks National Children's Dental Health Month—an opportunity for school nurses to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health. Explore free ADA resources to promote children's oral health that you can share with students and families throughout the year.

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 2026 calendar. 

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