Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Stay Current. Build Confidence. Support Student Health. Thinking about joining NASN? NASN extends exclusive member pricing for School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text, 4th Edition, the most comprehensive, evidence-based resource for school nurses. Learn more about NASN membership and how it supports your practice. August 7, 2025 Read NASN’s Policy Pulse E-newsletter Check out the latest issue to learn about the impact of federal cuts and other key legislative events. Virtual NASN2025 Registration Extended Register by the new September 30 deadline to earn up to 20.0 NCPD! Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message As vaccine rates in the US decline and cases of vaccine-preventable illnesses and immunization exemptions increase, access to school nurses—who are trusted messengers offering expertise and leadership in applying evidence-based immunization strategies—becomes even more crucial. Last week, the CDC released new findings on vaccination coverage and exemptions among kindergartners. AAP also reaffirmed its longstanding position that exempting children for nonmedical reasons from immunizations is problematic for medical, public health, and ethical reasons, creating unnecessary risk to individuals and communities, aligning with NASN's position. NASN strongly supports immunizations as a critical part of primary disease prevention. School nurses know firsthand how critical vaccines are to keeping students healthy, in school, and ready to learn. August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a perfect time to ensure all students are current on their vaccines so they're ready for a healthy school year. Keep reading for new back-to-school vaccine resources from Unity® Consortium. Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights New! Mental Health Toolkit for Students with Epilepsy The Mental Health Toolkit for School Nurses Caring for Students with Epilepsy provides practical, evidence-based resources to help school nurses address the mental health needs of youth with epilepsy. This comprehensive toolkit offers: Guidance on assessment and care planning Strategies to support students, families, and school communities Actionable steps rooted in the nursing process Enhance your practice with tools to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of students with epilepsy.   Paid advertisement Leveraging the Skillset of School Nurses in Youth Suicide Prevention While school nurses are well-positioned to mitigate suicide risk in students, few studies have reported on their role in prevention. The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) article The School Nurse Role in Youth Suicide Prevention: Results of a National Survey highlights the critical yet often overlooked role of school nurses in youth suicide prevention efforts within U.S. schools. The findings call for systemic changes within school districts to minimize exclusive practices so school nurses can integrate more fully into school-based mental health teams. NASN members get complimentary access to JOSN and NASN School Nurse to stay current with the latest research, insights, and strategies to advance student health and school nursing practice. Become a Member Elevating the Role of School Nurses on School Behavioral Healthcare Teams: NCPD Program: Learn to identify a successful model of a school-based team and the collaboration involved [1.0 contact hour] Consensus Document: highlights opportunities for stakeholders further to embed school nurses into existing student support structures and improve systems of care.   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. Cupery: Michigan Students Need a School Nurse in Every Building (Source: detroitnews.com) Women Leaders From NJ Celebrated At Sheila Oliver Legacy Brunch (Source: patch.com) ‘It Would Be a Nightmare’: Kansas Schools Brace for a Potential Measles Outbreak (Source: thebeaconnews.org) Breaking Down School Health Requirements: Immunizations, Physicals and More (Source: wlky.com) Community Care: Davidson Keeps Kids Healthy at School (Source: thecitizen.com) School Nurses Prepare for New Year (Source: readthereporter.com) New South Carolina Law Aims to Protect Students With Seizure Disorders (Source: wcnc.com) Potty Problems: GC Schools Faced Uptick in Bathroom-Related Incidents Last Year (Source: greenfieldreporter.com) I’m a School Nurse and Here Are the 3 Things Parents *Actually* Need to Worry About (Source: purewow.com)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Evidence-Based Care. Improving Student Outcomes. School nurses need trusted, evidence-based resources to deliver high-quality care to students with special healthcare needs, including asthma, allergies, and epilepsy. NASN's comprehensive collection of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines enhances the quality of school nursing practice and leads to better outcomes for students. Explore the whole collection because informed care is impactful care. The newly released School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text from NASN features an expanded section on Caring for Students with Special Healthcare Needs. This essential resource gives you access to fillable PDFs, customizable templates, checklists, and more, equipping you with evidence-based strategies and unique insights into health assessments, IEPs, 504 plans, and mental health support—empowering you to deliver high-quality, student-centered care.   Improving School Community & Student Health Training, Education, Assistance, Mentorship and Support (TEAMS) to Enhance School Health Services The American Academy of Pediatrics is currently accepting applications from school districts interested in participating in a new cohort of the Enhancing School-based Health & Mental Health Services through TEAMS Program. Through the program, the AAP will provide training, resources, and technical assistance to school districts interested in strengthening their policies, practices, and infrastructure related to school-based health services and supports. The duration of this cohort will be September 2025 through May 2026. Learn more and apply by August 29, 2025. Make Vaccine Conversations Easier This School Year Check out Unity® Consortium's newly updated Back-To-School page to guide and support teens, parents, and healthcare providers with checklists, vaccine resources, and more. And share their latest blog, highlighting some common questions teens have about vaccines. Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month One out of every 122 children has permanent vision loss. As many families are preparing for a new school year, Prevent Blindness is raising awareness for Children's Eye Health and Safety Month and offering a variety of free resources on children's vision issues, including web pages, printable fact sheets, social media graphics in English and Spanish, as well as expert and patient videos. School nurses play a critical role in identifying vision issues early and promoting eye safety at school and beyond. Explore NASN vision and eye health resources.   Corporate Sponsor Highlight ARS Pharma is committed to supporting school communities by providing essential, needle-free epinephrine for emergency use through the neffyinSchools program. The nationwide program is free and works to ensure eligible schools (public and private K-12 schools in the U.S.) are prepared to respond to severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. See if you’re eligible and start your application today. You can view the full prescribing information and patient information here. Mark Your Calendar   Virtual NASN2025 Registration Extended! The registration deadline is now September 30. Start the school year 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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