Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage July 31, 2025 Listen to NASN's Latest Podcast Electric School Buses Part 2 – Clean Rides, Clear Impact Get Your Copy You choose the format; eBook or Print. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message July is Disability Pride Month, a time to highlight the strength, resilience, and contributions of people with disabilities and to recommit ourselves to creating school environments where all students feel seen, valued, and supported. It's vitally important that we recognize, honor, and include the full spectrum of experiences our students bring into our schools. As school nurses, we’re uniquely positioned to be disability allies—not only by providing care and support, but by advocating for systems and environments that promote true access and equity. The CDC offers simple, actionable strategies for becoming a stronger ally, like using inclusive language, educating ourselves about ableism, and amplifying disabled voices. In our work, that might look like: Ensuring care plans are student-centered and strengths-based Collaborating with special education and 504 teams to advocate for health accommodations Considering accessibility—not just physical, but emotional and sensory—when planning school health programming As we continue our journey together through the 2025–2026 school year, I’ll be sharing moments, ideas, and resources that speak to our theme of Leading with Courage, Clarity & Purpose. Thanks for all you do—and for the ways you show up for every student, every day. Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights Impact of Federal Cuts to Schools and Families On July 4, President Trump signed the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation bill (also known as the OBBBA/H.R. 1) into law, triggering the most significant cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in U.S. history. These sweeping changes are expected to have widespread and long-lasting effects—especially on families, schools, and communities that depend on a strong social safety net. NASN's Policy Pulse e-newsletter explains the impact on schools and families and breaks down other key legislative events happening right now. Read the latest issue and click Join Our Email List at the top of the webpage to receive this informative monthly email.   Paid advertisement Virtual NASN2025 Registration Extended! Accessible Professional Development for New(er) School Nurses We've extended the registration deadline for Virtual NASN2025, providing you with more time to take advantage of cost-effective, high-quality professional learning opportunities. Learn from anywhere and access expert-led sessions, practical tools, and resources designed to help you grow with confidence in your school nursing role. Register by the new September 30 deadline to view session recordings and earn contact hours until the October 10 cutoff date. Legal Liability: What Every School Nurse Should Know All nurses share the same legal liability in daily practice. The NCPD program, How to Reduce Your Liability: What Every School Nurse Needs to Know, helps nurses—especially those new to the field—understand their professional liability and how to protect themselves while providing safe, responsible care. This NASN educational offering is part of NASN's four-part Legal Survival Series for School Nurses. NASN members enjoy special member pricing for the entire legal series and the individual programs. Not yet a NASN member? Join today to save on professional development specifically designed for school nurses! Learn more about Legal Foundations for School Nursing and much more in the new, thoroughly updated School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text.   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. Rau Receives National Recognition for School Nursing Work at LPS (Source: lps.org) Keeping Adolescents Healthy Is Key to Helping Them Learn (Source: unity4teenvax.org) Kansas School Nurses Prepare for Next Year at Statewide Conference (Source: ksn.com) Harrison County Schools Jody Sperry Wins Top Honor (Source: connect-bridgeport.com)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Stay Informed. Deliver Better Care. Staying informed empowers you to provide the best possible care to your students. If you're looking for ready-to-use tools, sample forms, and evidence-based resources, NASN's toolkits and eManuals have you covered. Designed specifically for school nurses, with many directly related to the care of students with chronic health conditions, these resources help you quickly find and implement what you need, when you need it. Explore the whole collection. NASN's new fourth edition of School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text includes a section on Supporting Students with Special Healthcare Needs, helping you to provide quality evidence-based care and offering one-of-a-kind guidance on health assessments, IEPs, 504 plans, and mental health care.   Improving School Community & Student Health AAP Continues to Recommend Flu Vaccination The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends flu vaccination for all children 6 months and older and advises not to delay immunization to obtain a specific product, including thimerosal-free product. The guidance follows HHS’s plans to phase out thimerosal from all flu vaccines, with manufacturers indicating they can supply preservative-free replacements. Related NASN Resources: See NASN's 2025 Position Statement on Immunization and Vaccination Requirements and other resources on immunizations. Student Connectedness Fosters Attendance and Engagement Join Attendance Works for the third of four webinars as part of the 2025 Attendance Awareness Campaign on August 6, 2025, at 3 PM ET to explore how districts, schools, and community partners can collaborate to ensure student connectedness—a key strategy for preventing and reducing chronic absence. Register now. Related NASN Resources: School attendance is essential to student learning and success. Visit our Attendance page to find resources to help school nurses address chronic absenteeism. Back to School With Healthy Vision The Vision Council Foundation announced the launch of its 2025 Back-to-School Eye Health Campaign, a nationwide initiative encouraging families to prioritize comprehensive eye exams and healthy vision habits as the new school year begins. To support this effort, The Vision Council Foundation has released a free, downloadable back-to-school promotional toolkit filled with ready-to-use resources designed to help you spread the word about the importance of children’s eye health. Related NASN Resources: Visit our Vision and Eye Health page to learn about the Components of a Strong Vision Health System of Care.   Mark Your Calendar   Virtual NASN2025 Registration Extended! The registration deadline is now September 30. Finish your summer strong—Register Now! NASN2025: Deadline to Earn NCPD for Both In-Person and Virtual October 10 Earn NCPD for: In-Person Virtual   State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences 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. Tennessee Association of School Nurses Fall Conference 2025 - Bridging the Gap - November 9-11. Learn more. 2025 Indiana Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - Building Bridges - November 10-11. Learn more. West Virginia Association of School Nurses 2025 Fall Conference - November 13-15. Learn more. Utah School Nurse Association Fall Conference - November 14. Learn more. Delaware School Nurse Association 2025 Fall Conference - November 20. 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. 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