July 18-20   School nurses are the essential bridge between the healthcare and education systems, serving as frontline healthcare providers. They act as public health sentinels, not only for schools but also for their communities. For under-resourced communities, the school nurse may be the only health care provider a child sees. School nurses are vital in monitoring infectious diseases, identifying and addressing students' physical and mental health needs, and conducting health screenings, school-located vaccinations, and immunization compliance efforts. NASN's Virtual Hill Days create momentum and support for the NURSE Act, reintroduced on May 10, 2023, National School Nurse Day, by Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01). This legislation aims to help schools hire registered nurses by creating a grant program through the U.S. Department of Education. Participating will demonstrate that every school should have a school nurse on staff every day. You can show your support by tweeting, emailing, or calling your Member of Congress and Senators using the provided sample messages or your own on July 18, 19, and 20.   Tuesday, July 18 Tweet Your Member of Congress Get social text Wednesday, July 19 Email Your Member of Congress Get sample letter Thursday, July 20 Call Your Representative or Senator Get talking points       View as Webpage   National Association of School Nurses | 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 925, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]