NASN provides scholarships and research grants to its members to support their continuing education goals and advance the school nursing practice and school-affiliated delivery of healthcare.  

Submit applications for the following scholarships by October 15:

• Diversity in School Nursing Scholarship  
• Endowment Education Scholarship  
• Advocacy Education Scholarship  
• RN to BSN Education Advancement Scholarship   

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Applications for NASN Research Grants are due by October 31.

As you head back to school, we want to ensure that you have the necessary resources to promote student well-being and encourage healthy habits that support lifelong wellness. NASN's Back-to-School Tips & Tools will help you work closely with school staff, students, and administration to create a healthy environment where students can thrive.

Karen Graf, NASN Nursing Education and Practice Specialist, was recently honored with the Distinguished Partner Award from the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council for her work on their vaping prevention campaign, Be Smart Don't Start. The award recognizes individuals whose collaboration has had a lasting impact on advancing the Council's goals and priorities. 

Related Resources: Get NASN's no-cost Vanquishing Vaping Toolkit.

Don't miss an incredible opportunity to join the NASN delegation this December on a journey to Havana, Cuba. Discover the rich culture, engage with local health professionals, and gain insights into Cuba's healthcare system—with a focus on the school nurse. Spots are limited; learn more and complete the application form today!

As NASN's official research publication, The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) provides a bimonthly peer-reviewed forum for improving the health of school children and the school community. NASN is accepting Editor applications for a contract commencing January-March 2025. Learn more and apply by September 13, 2024.

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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.

• More Parents Using Religious Exemption to Opt Children Out of School Vaccinations (Source: marylandmatters.org)
• School Nurses and Counselors Feel Restricted After New Law Goes Into Effect in Tennessee (Source: wsmv.com)
• AIM Announces the 2024 Immunization Champion Award Winners (Source: immunizationmanagers.org)
• New Canaan Public Schools Welcomes New District Nursing Supervisor (Source: patch.com)
• Back to School Immunizations Emphasized Going into School Year (Source: kaaltv.com)
• Eye on the Valley: Kami Dolan, School Nurse and Traffic Guardian (Source: eacourier.com)

Children with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) spend 6-10 hours a day in school and require multifaceted school nursing care and resources. NASN's School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Type 1 Diabetes provides evidence-based practice recommendations and resources for school nurses; contributes to improving and implementing diabetes-related school policies; and ensures that children with T1D have the same opportunities for academic success and full participation in school activities as their peers without T1D and this toolkit will help school nurses implement those recommendations.

Related Resources: Breakthrough T1D is your go-to organization for getting resources and organizing social events for T1D students. The organization's School Guide—Breakthrough T1D and No Limits Speaker Series—Breakthrough T1D are great ways to hear about the latest care for your students with T1D students. They also have local chapters nationwide that offer social events that you could share with your students and their families.

Using The Connect (UTC) is a free game-based learning program that uses gameplay to equip youth with age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health knowledge and skills. If you're interested in bringing UTC to your school or community organization, please contact [email protected]. 

Related Resources:

• NASN supports the implementation of comprehensive health education that promotes healthy development for all students.
• Discover NASN's free Sexual Health Toolkit.

Healthier Generation and Kaiser Permanente have teamed up to present the School Safety Series: Strategies to Enhance Safe Learning Environments through Engagement and Connection to help school administrators and staff cultivate safe learning environments. 

Related Resources: Access NASN's updated School Safety resource page.

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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