We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with the National Student Safety and Security Conference (NSSSC), which highlights our shared commitment to advancing school nursing practice and improving student safety and well-being.

In recognition of our shared mission, the NSSSC is pleased to offer all NASN school nurse members special registration fees for the National Student Safety & Security Conference and complimentary access to all four co-located events. Learn more.

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In this month's NASN podcast, NASN School Nurse Editor Catherine F. Yonkaitis interviews authors Christy Giddens and Julie Blankenship about their article, "The Red Square: A Healthcare Sterile Cockpit to Reduce Medication Errors." Listen here.

Related Resources: 

• School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Medication Administration in Schools
• School Nursing Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline: Medication Administration in Schools Implementation Toolkit

The U.S. Constitution provides fundamental rights for all citizens and is one example of the legal parameters that apply to school nursing practice. The NASN School Nurse article The United States Constitution: Legal Literacy and School Nursing encourages school nurses to examine their practice through the lens of the legal protections afforded by the Constitution and to discuss considerations and recommendations for improving legal literacy and application to daily practice.

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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.

• Better Health Means Better Learning: School Nurse of the Year Awarded to Rori Pedri (Source: wyomingnews.com)
• Noblesville Schools’ Sandy Burnette Earns State Recognition for Nursing Excellence (Source: readthereporter.com)
• A Week Before Measles Outbreak, Fewer Than Half of Cps Students Without Stable Housing Were Fully Immunized (Source: chicagotribune.com)
• Hunter Nursing Researcher Advocates for Immigrant Children and Families (Source: hunter.cuny.edu)
• Ohio Association of School Nurses Announces Recipients of Annual School Nursing Awards (Source: education.ohio.gov)
• Two North Middlesex School Nurses Honored for Excellence by Statewide Organization (Source: jgpr.net)
• Muscatine School Nurse Named Iowa School Nurse of the Year (Source: kwqc.com)

The school nurse is well-positioned to support the health and academic success of students with chronic health conditions. Visit NASN's page dedicated to Chronic Health Condition Management for resources to support school nurses in building school communities that support the health and learning of students with chronic health conditions.

Are you looking for an online NCPD program to refresh your perspective on how the application of the nursing process guides the provision of School Nurse-Led Case Management (SNLCM) for vulnerable students? SNLCM—Application of the Nursing Process is a free educational offering that helps build the confidence and competence of the school nurse in promoting health equity for students with known and suspected health conditions using SNLCM and provides 1.0 NCPD contact hours.

The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is pleased to offer live recurring virtual training events on targeted violence prevention. In the upcoming virtual training event, Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment, NTAC researchers highlight the key findings and implications from their research on school violence prevention. You can learn more and select an event date that works best for you.

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) offers environmental education activities and resources focused on scientific and cultural aspects of the April 8th, 2024, total solar eclipse for students in Grades K-6. NEEF encourages formal and informal educators, caregivers, and families with younger children to use the resources to help provide context for this fantastic astronomical event through the lens of environmental education.

Colorín Colorado, the premier national website serving educators and families of English language learners (ELLs) in Grades PreK-12, can help you learn how school nurses can support English language learners (ELLs) and partner with ELL families through outreach, collaboration, and culturally responsive practices. Learn more.

Related Resources: NASN Podcast: Language Access for Families With Limited English Proficiency Why Does It Matter?

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 2024 calendar. 

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