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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.

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.

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. 

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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.

• 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)

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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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