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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 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.

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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.

• 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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2025 calendar. 

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