Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage We noticed you're not yet a NASN member—JOIN TODAY to unlock full access to exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and content. May 8, 2025 Make Your Voice Heard! We've made it easy to write to your representatives. Learn more and take action. New episode of Beyond Bandaids Beyond Bandaids: Preventing the Preventable: School-Led Vaccine Strategies Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message May signifies several health observances important to school nurses and individuals focused on promoting school and public health, including Lupus Awareness, a time to educate, advocate, and support those affected by lupus. School nurses are essential for transitioning students with lupus from pediatric to adult care. NASN offers two NCPD courses: "Understanding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Children and Young Adults," and "Pediatric to Adult Care Transition for Students with Childhood Onset Lupus - The School Nurse Role in Care Coordination and Transition Planning." These provide tools, resources, and strategies to support a smooth transition from pediatric to adult health care. May is also Asthma Awareness Month, a time to take action and raise awareness for the over 26 million people in the US living with asthma. Join the American Lung Association to learn more about asthma, advocate for critical legislation to improve air quality, and support research efforts. Also, don't miss their new program, Asthma Super Stars, a free, interactive, online storybook for children and a webinar opportunity further down in this issue. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights 2025 NASN Election Results Announced The results of the 2025 NASN election have been finalized, and the following individuals have been elected: President-Elect: Patricia Endsley, PhD, RN, NCSN Secretary/Treasurer: Constance Griffin, BS, RN, AE-C, NCSN (re-elected for a two-year term) Nominating Committee: Linda Neumann, RN   Paid advertisement Patricia and Constance will be installed at the NASN Annual Meeting during the In-Person NASN2025 event in Austin, Texas. NASN congratulates these leaders and looks forward to the impact they will have and continue to have in their roles. NASN Releases Statement on Federal Budget NASN strongly opposes the drastic funding reductions proposed in President Trump’s FY2025 “skinny budget” for the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services. These proposed cuts pose an immediate and severe threat to the health, safety, and educational success of our nation’s children. View the full statement. Congress Reintroduces the NURSE Act Yesterday, on School Nurse Day, May 7, 2025, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans and Congresswoman Dina Titus reintroduced the Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere (NURSE) Act. This vital legislation aims to improve student health outcomes, enhance school safety, and support academic success by expanding access to school nurses nationwide. View NASN's press release.   The following are paid advertisements   STUDIES SHOW OTC MEDICATIONS FOR HEAD LICE DON'T WORK ANYMORE. Learn what does!       Explore an Award-Winning EHR Empower school nurses, mental health providers, and administrators with a comprehensive school health management solution, and protect health professionals with legally defensible documentation.   School Nurses in the News 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. I Was a School Nurse. What’s Happening to the Education Department Terrifies Me. (Source: the74million.org) Could a Measles Outbreak Come to NH? Some Worry That Uneven Vaccine Coverage Puts the State at Risk (Source: nhpr.org) Hamilton County Parents Push Back Against Proposed Cuts to School Nurses, Support Staff (Source: newschannel9.com) North County Mother Concerned About Lack of School Nurses (Source: firstalert4.com) St. Ambrose Alumna Named 2025 Iowa School Nurse of the Year (Source: sau.edu) New Program Brings Youth Drug Use Prevention Resources to Holland Hospital (Source: mlive.com) Former Middle School Teacher Shares the Things She Couldn’t Say—But Wishes Parents Knew (Source: mother.ly)   NASN2025 Key Details Registration Rates Join NASN first and save! Make your travel plans. Learning: NCPD info View the agenda: In-Person or Virtual. Check out the conference blogs. See the FAQs. Have a group of 10 or more? A 10% discount may apply. Contact Christopher Cephas at [email protected] Join us for Virtual NASN2025: July 7–9, 2025! Earn up to 20.0 NCPD contact hours from the comfort of your home or wherever you choose! Attend live sessions or catch up later — all sessions will be available on-demand until October 10, 2025. Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. Join us for a series of insightful virtual presentations covering critical topics in school nursing, leadership, and student well-being, such as From Caregiver to Leader: Elevating School Nurses with Evidence-Based Practice; School Nurses: An Integral Key to Decreasing Gun Violence in Our School Communities; Caring for the Crisis: School Nurse Preparedness and Role Development; Identifying the Realities and Needed Supports for Rural School Nurses; and We All Have a Role to Play: HIPAA, FERPA, and Protecting Student's Privacy. Learn more about the Virtual agenda.   Managing Chronic Health Conditions It's Children's Mental Health Action Week Each year, during the first full week of May, the National Federation of Families takes the lead in celebrating the mental health of children and youth. This year, Children's Mental Health Action Week is a call to action focusing on Wellness, Resilience, Action, and Purpose. School nurses are essential in identifying and addressing behavioral and mental health needs. NASN's NCPD program, Improving MTSS Systems of Care for Student Mental Health: Tier 1-3, will equip you with the necessary tools to define mental health promotion services and supports, apply the steps of the nursing process to evaluate school mental health climate, articulate the role of the school nurse in school mental health, and obtain practical ideas for using Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports to meet the unique challenges of your school environments. AAP's Reaching Teens professional toolkit offers powerful communication strategies for working with adolescents. Now enhanced with an AI tool, it gives you 24/7 access to expert insights—ask questions and get instant guidance. NASN members enjoy exclusive discounts on Reaching Teens and other AAP titles. Discover more NASN membership benefits. Stock Asthma Medication in Schools: Effective Implementation Strategies & Texas Success Stories Register to join the American Lung Association for an engaging webinar on Stock Medication Implementation in Schools on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET. All attendees will receive an asthma and COPD medication chart. You can also view their comprehensive implementation resources for guidance on implementing a stock asthma medication program in schools.   Improving School Community & Student Health Shape the Future of Healthy and Efficient School Environments! The Center for Green Schools, American Lung Association, & Go Green Initiative have launched a national survey to assess professional development needs that support school indoor air quality (IAQ) while minimizing energy use. Share your insights in a 15-minute survey by May 30th, and you could win a $50 gift card or a free pass to the 2026 Green Schools Conference. Take the survey. New Eye Health Lessons for Young Learners The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness brings you three new and engaging eye health lessons for children aged 3 through 6 to learn more about eye-healthy foods, keeping eyes safe, and why children wear eyeglasses, and giving them support. Each 15-20-minute lesson includes learning objectives, key points for instruction, and interactive activities. Learn more.     Mark Your Calendar   In-Person | June 26-29 | Austin, Texas Virtual | July 7-9 | Online Join us in person, virtually, or both! Don't miss the chance to connect, strengthen your skills, share knowledge, and collaborate. Learn more and register.   State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences 2025 Nebraska School Nurse Association Summer Conference - June 2-3, 2025. Learn more. Mississippi School Nurse Association Conference 2025 - Together For Health - June 3-5, 2025. Learn more. Alabama Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - June 3-5, 2025. Learn more. New Mexico School Nurse Association Annual Conference - June 9-11, 2025. Learn more. School Nurses Organization of Arizona 36th Annual School Health Conference - Protect Your Practice: Emergency and Legal Preparedness - June 12-13, 2025. Learn more. 2025 South Dakota School Nurses Association Annual Conference - A GRAND SLAM of Networking Opportunities - July 15-17. Learn more. 2025 Annual Statewide Summer Conference for Kansas School Nurses - Navigating School Nurse Practice Toward Brighter Futures - July 21-22. Learn more. NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. NASN CALENDAR National Health Observances Calendar This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2025 calendar. OBSERVANCES CALENDAR Acceptance of advertising on the top or bottom ad banner or other ad placements in this newsletter or resource information listed within in no way implies endorsement of advertised or listed products or services by NASN. No endorsement is intended or implied.   NASN | nasn.org National Association of School Nurses | 1100 Wayne Avenue Suite 925 | Silver Spring, MD 20910 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice