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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.

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.

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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.

• 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)

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.

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. 

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.

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.

1. Adolescents with Complex Medical Needs: Centering Reproductive and Sexual Health | June 24, 2025, 3 PM ET
2. Digital Pathways: Utilizing Technology to Transform Adolescent Reproductive Health Education | July 14, 2025, 12 PM ET 
3. 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.

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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