Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage June 12, 2025 Countdown to NASN2025! Powerful Learning Designed for Real-World School Nursing in Austin and online! Learn more. Show Your NASN Pride Year-Round Shop Apparel & Accessories Now! Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message It’s hard to believe this is my final President’s message in the Weekly Digest. In observance of Juneteenth, NASN2025, and the July 4th holiday, the Digest will pause and return after the virtual conference. As I reflect on my time with NASN, one thing has remained most important to me: making a difference. During my service to NASN, school nurses, and, most importantly, students, my focus has been on advocacy, equity, and inclusivity. Any progress made has been the result of our shared commitment and collective effort. I look forward to celebrating the power of school nursing with many of you in Austin in two weeks and virtually, July 7–9. Our strength lies in our expertise, our united voice, and the trust placed in us. Together, we are stronger. Thank you for the privilege of serving. I know you will each continue to make a difference—and carry forward NASN’s vision: That all students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Kate King, DNP, MS, RN, LSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights NASN Statement on Vaccine Advisory Panel Dismissals NASN is deeply concerned by the recent decision of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to dismiss all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This unprecedented action risks undermining the public’s trust in a process that has safeguarded the health of generations. The ACIP has long played a critical role in reviewing scientific evidence and ensuring that immunization guidelines are informed by rigorous research, diverse clinical expertise, and public transparency. NASN urges decision-makers to preserve science-based advisory processes and resist actions that politicize public health. View the statement.   Paid advertisement Stay Engaged and Empowered as a School Nurse Advocate Policy Pulse, NASN's new monthly advocacy-focused newsletter, will keep you informed on the latest policy developments impacting school nursing, education, and student health. It's your go-to resource, from legislative updates to calls for action. Stay engaged and empowered by signing up to receive Policy Pulse. Related NASN Resources: Explore NASN Position Statements to raise awareness and understanding of key school health issues, clarify the role of the school nurse, and support positive change to keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Our advocacy priorities focus on ensuring that all schools have full-time registered nurses, sustainable funding for school health services, and policies that promote the well-being of students and school communities. The Challenges Adolescent Women Face When Using High School Bathrooms School nurses are in a unique position to influence policies related to bathroom use through educating administrators, teachers, and students on the importance of voiding in conjunction with biological urge. In this month's Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) podcast, Mayumi Willgerodt, editor of JOSN, interviews author Elissa Allen to discuss the article, "Adolescent Women's Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators to High School Bathroom Use." Listen now.   The following are paid advertisements   See what 7 out of 10 pediatricians prescribe for head lice! Learn more       Facing pinworm infection at your school? Reese’s Pinworm Medicine can help. Doctor Recommended Reese’s Pinworm Medicine treats the entire family (age 2+) with prescription-strength pyrantel pamoate. Printable resources and mail-in rebates are available to share with families. Learn more   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. Fond du Lac School Nurse’s CPR Skills Turn Holiday Into Heroic Rescue at Wisconsin Dells (Source: fox11online.com) Quick-Thinking Shrewsbury High School Staff Members Save Student’s Life After Medical Emergency (Source: communityadvocate.com) ASHA Takes Action: Urging Congress to Protect Vital School Health Data – And How You Can Help! (Source: ashaweb.org) Looking Back: A Strong Year for School-Based Health (Source: myips.org) Howard County Community Rallies to Save School Positions and Programs From Proposed Cuts (source: wbaltv.com) 1 in 4 Children Suffers From Chronic Pain − School Nurses Could Be Key to Helping Them Manage It (Source: theconversation.com)   NASN2025 Key Details Registration Rates Join NASN first and save! Visit the NASN Spirit Store. Learning: NCPD info Agenda & Content: In-Person, Virtual, Posters. Check out the conference blogs. See the FAQs. Got a group of 10 or more? A 10% discount may apply. Contact Christopher Cephas at [email protected] NASN2025 Is Coming to You – Virtually! Join us online July 7–9, 2025, and experience valuable, relevant content from wherever you are! Past attendees praised the convenience, structure, and rich learning opportunities. Can’t attend live? No problem! All sessions will be recorded and available through October 10, 2025. Register today and watch whenever it works best for you!   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Evidence-Based Tools. Real-World Impact. Staying informed enables you to provide the best possible care to students. Whether you’re supporting students with chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes, caring for students with mental health challenges, or responding to emergencies, NASN resources offer clear, actionable guidance. Are you seeking ready-to-use tools, sample forms, and additional resources to deliver evidence-based care? NASN’s toolkits and eManuals help school nurses quickly find and implement what they need—when they need it. Explore the whole collection. Discover additional key resources to support the school nurse role in building school communities that promote the health and learning of students with chronic health conditions.   Improving School Community & Student Health Eating Disorders: The Collaborative School Community Join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's Eating Disorder Center of Excellence for a webinar on June 26, 2025, at 1 PM ET to dive into the risks, signs, and symptoms of eating disorders among children and adolescents. The webinar will empower you to be active change agents for eating disorders by supporting those you educate, support, and care for to engage when success is most likely. Register for the webinar. Interested but unable to attend? All registrants will receive slides and a recording. New Resource to Help Improve Children’s Oral Health The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Healthy Teeth, Healthy Children program's School Professional Oral Health Training (SPOT) toolkit is now ready for you to view and share! This comprehensive resource, designed to support all school professionals in promoting oral health within their school communities, includes practical guidance, engaging materials, and evidence-based strategies to help integrate oral health into everyday school life. It features numerous downloadable dental resources appropriate for your busy school health office. Related Resources: Visit NASN's Oral Health Connections page, a one-stop resource for oral health teaching materials, continuing education, and information on locating partners and protocols for prevention and treatment programs. Advance Adolescent Reproductive Health Care with AAP's Expert Webinar Series Join the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for three webinars focused on real-world challenges in adolescent reproductive health care. Each session provides practical strategies and tools that you can apply immediately in your practice. Learn more and register below. Adolescents with Complex Medical Needs: Centering Reproductive and Sexual Health | June 24, 2025, 3 PM ET Digital Pathways: Utilizing Technology to Transform Adolescent Reproductive Health Education | July 14, 2025, 12 PM ET Patient-Centered Humility: Centering Adolescents’ Voices in Reproductive Health | August 13, 2025, 1 PM ET National Scoliosis Awareness Month National Scoliosis Awareness Month is observed annually in June to raise awareness about scoliosis, its prevalence within the community, and the importance of early detection and public education. Learn more and spread the word.   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 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 22-24. Learn more. 2025 Texas School Nurses Organization Conference - School Nurses: Innovating School Health - November 1-2. Learn more. Virginia Association of School Nurses Fall Conference 2025 - Charting the Course: Navigating the Future of School Nursing - November 8-9. Learn more. 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