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We're excited to bring you the latest episode of Beyond Bandaids, where host NASN CEO Terri Hinkley sits down with Carolina Chacón, Coalition Manager at the Alliance for Electric School Buses, and Kathy Reiner, Colorado School Nurse Consultant, for a deep dive into the health, environmental, and policy implications of diesel versus electric school buses.

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The NASN Data Initiative, the National School Health Data Set: Every Student Counts! (ESC!) experienced considerable growth during the 2023 to 2024 school year. The NASN School Nurse article, State of the Data Initiative," ESC! 2024, shares the aggregated progress for 2023-2024 as well as opportunities for school nurses who are not yet engaged in the ESC! Initiative.

Get involved and have your data represented at the state and national levels. Learn more.

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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.

• Why RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Views Matter for Schools (Source: edweek.org)
• The Heart of School Health: Bloomfield Nurse Awarded for Going Beyond the Call of Duty (Source: tricityrecordnm.com)
• Annual Conference Empowers School Nurses to Handle Emergency Situations (Source: kdhnews.com)
• Check-up Clinic Yields Strong Turnout (Source: observertoday.com)
• Kentucky Board of Nursing Changes Best Practice Protocols in Schools (Source: wmky.org)
• Epilepsy Alliance America attends 2025 National Association of School Nurses Conference (Source: epilepsyallianceamerica.org)
• Warsaw School Board Hears About Initiatives, Projects Nursing Staff Are Working On (Source: timesuniononline.com)
• Central Office Values Becky Tucker as ‘Staff Member of the Year' (Source: themadisonrecord.com)

Supporting Students with Lupus Through Transition Planning

Lupus can significantly impact a child's daily life, including their school life. Transitioning from pediatric to adult care is a critical step—and without proper planning, students may face serious challenges as they enter adulthood.

NASN's NCPD program, Pediatric to Adult Care Transition for Students with Childhood Onset Lupus - The School Nurse Role in Care Coordination and Transition Planning, equips school nurses with evidence-based information, practical tools, and strategies to support care coordination and transition planning. The program emphasizes health equity and builds school nurse confidence and competence in supporting students most at risk.

Related NASN Resources:

• The new School Nursing Comprehensive Text includes evidence-based strategies and real-world guidance on Caring for Students with Special Healthcare Needs.
• NASN Position Statement: Transition Planning for Students With Healthcare Needs
• NASN NCPD program: Understanding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Children and Young Adults

The American Lung Association recently completed a report evaluating state-by-state regulations on indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools. Register for the Improving IAQ in Schools Series on August 12, 2025, at 2 PM ET to explore the findings, see and compare your state’s regulations, and hear directly from the report’s authors.

AAP's webinar Patient-Centered Humility: Centering Adolescents' Voices in Reproductive Health will explore the essential role of humility and empathy in delivering patient-centered reproductive health care. Presenters will discuss how providers can better understand the familial, community, and cultural influences that shape young people's attitudes toward sexuality, menstruation, contraception, and pregnancy. Register to join August 13, 2025, at 1 PM ET.

World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28, brings the world together to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, its global burden, and to drive real change. Use The World Hepatitis Alliance's World Hepatitis Day site to discover ways you can 'break it down' wherever you are, and help the world eliminate hepatitis.

School nurses are responsible for maintaining vaccination records, educating students and families about vaccine-preventable diseases, and collaborating with public health officials to implement vaccination programs, including school-located vaccination (SLV) clinics. 

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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