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School nurses act as public health sentinels, not only for schools but also for their communities. In under-resourced communities, school nurses may be the only healthcare providers a child sees. As key members of school-based mental and behavioral health care teams, school nurses are essential in providing safe and supportive environments for students.
NASN’s Virtual Hill Days create momentum and support
for the NURSE Act. This crucial legislation aims to ensure every school has a dedicated nurse on staff every day, an essential step toward achieving health equity for all students.
You can express your support TODAY by emailing your members of Congress and Senators. You can use these sample messages provided or create your own. Tomorrow, you can call your members of Congress and Senators using the talking points linked below.
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