Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage August 21, 2025 Share Your Expertise at NASN's Annual Conference! Learn more and submit your proposal. National School Health Data Set: Every Student Counts! View the 2023-2024 national results infographics. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message As school nurses, we understand that supporting students with chronic conditions extends beyond physical health, and that students with chronic physical or mental health issues often miss more school days. NASN is pleased to provide the Mental Health Toolkit for School Nurses Caring for Students with Epilepsy: Application to Practice, offering evidence-based resources and practical strategies to support students with epilepsy and related mental health needs. This free webinar guides you through the toolkit, screening tools, and guidance for developing student-specific Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs). You will earn 1.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours while gaining a clearer understanding of the core components of mental health assessment for these students and common epilepsy syndromes with their associated comorbidities. We are uniquely positioned to support the whole child. This webinar and toolkit prepare you with the knowledge and confidence needed to address both the physical and mental health needs of students with epilepsy, improving their chances of regular school attendance, achieving academic success, and thriving as healthy adults. Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights Supporting and Encouraging School Nursing Research Each year, NASN invites members to submit proposals for research grants that strengthen school nursing practice and improve the health of school-aged children. These grants are designed to advance quality school nursing practice and school-affiliated delivery of healthcare. Visit to learn more about NASN's research priorities, explore previously funded projects, and review the application process. Proposals are due October 31. Not yet a member? Join the only professional organization dedicated solely to empowering school nurses today!   Paid advertisement Streamline Care with School Health Information Sharing Tools NASN and AAP collaborated to develop a FERPA- and HIPAA-compliant consent form template and implementation toolkit, offering best practices for communication between schools, local healthcare providers, and families. The tools support information sharing to enhance care coordination for the management of chronic conditions. School Nurse Documentation: Everything You Need to Know Quality, professional documentation is essential to quality school nursing and protecting your license. NASN's NCPD program, Surefire Documentation Techniques for School Nurses, provides practical strategies to enhance your daily documentation habits, focusing on liability reduction and addressing common issues and pitfalls in school nurse documentation. This professional development opportunity is part of NASN's four-part Legal Survival Series for School Nurses, which offers special member pricing. Looking to dive deeper into the Legal Foundations for School Nursing and all aspects of the delivery of school healthcare services? The newly released School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text, 4th Edition, available in print and eBook formats, prepares you for the multifaceted role of school nursing.   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. Childhood Vaccinations Are Down. Schools Are Bracing for Outbreaks (Source: edweek.org) A Nurse in Every School? The Push to Expand Healthcare Access in Underserved K-12 Schools (Source: medscape.com) The Health Trends Schools Should Be Watching This Year (Source: edweek.org) How the D.C. Region Is Grappling With a School Nurse Shortage (Source: wamu.org) Schools Prepare for Students With Food Allergies (Source: abc4.com) Parents Take Note. Health Experts Warn That Teens' E-Cigs Are Easily Disguised as School Supplies (Source: gpb.org) Wantagh Middle School Earns Project Adam Heart Safe School Recognition (Source: liherald.com) Public Health Notes: Healthy Students, Healthy Future (Source: nashville.gov)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Education, Advocacy, Awareness, and Support for Individuals Affected by Obesity Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern that affects millions of children across the United States. Beyond the physical health implications, children with obesity often face weight bias and stigma, leading to emotional distress, social isolation, and academic challenges. School nurses are uniquely positioned to address these issues, serving as advocates and educators within the school community. Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by obesity through education, advocacy, and support. The OAC is the first organization of its kind and the nation's leading voice representing those impacted by obesity. Learn more about their work and resources. Related NASN Resources: This toolkit offers tools and resources to promote a collaborative approach to managing chronic health conditions in school-age children. It includes this document with supplemental language that can be included in Local School Wellness Policies to address the management of chronic health conditions in schools. Back-to-School Seizure Preparedness Epilepsy Alliance America's new Back to School Seizure Preparedness Checklist is now available! The checklist provides essential tools and resources to support students living with epilepsy. It features NASN's School Nursing Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Seizures and Epilepsy, with evidence-based practice recommendations to assist school nurses in improving the health and safety of students with epilepsy, subsequently enhancing learning and academic success.   Improving School Community & Student Health National Immunization Awareness Month: Raising Awareness on the Importance of Vaccines Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress (CVEEP) has compiled the following resources to share to effectively communicate the importance of immunizations, ensuring that the information reaches and resonates with diverse audiences and communities this National Immunization Awareness Month. The Benefits of Immunization for High-Risk Populations Glossary: The Science of Viruses Measles: What You Need to Know CVEEP Explains: How Vaccines Are Developed CVEEP Explains: How Vaccines Work CVEEP Explains: Vaccine Coadministration NASN is here to support school nurses with professional learning designed to strengthen your knowledge and confidence when discussing immunizations. Explore these NASN Learning Center programs: Focus on Fall: Respiratory Illness Vaccines to Support Student and Staff Wellness Immunization 101: A primer on school-recommended vaccinations Vaccine Hesitancy and the School Nurses' Role to Alleviate Parents' Concerns After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt: A Free Resource for Families When a child attempts suicide or expresses suicidal thoughts, it can be an overwhelming, frightening, and confusing time for parents and caregivers. After Your Child's Suicide Attempt, a free one-hour film, helps validate the complex emotions families experience while offering valuable next steps for keeping the child safe, accessing quality and evidence-based health care services, and supporting their return to school. School nurses play a vital role in connecting families to reliable resources like this. Access the film and other resources curated to support these caregivers. AAP Back-to-School Resources for Parents/Caregivers The American Academy of Pediatrics' HealthyChildren.org website offers trusted guidance to help families prepare for a healthy, successful school year. From back-to-school tips on routines, nutrition, and safety to reminders about checkups, immunizations, and sports physicals, these resources support both parents/caregivers and children in making a strong start.   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 Deadline: NASN2026 Presentation Submissions October 11 Learn more and submit your proposal. Application Deadline: NASN Scholarships October 15 Learn more and apply. Proposal Submission Deadline: NASN Research Grants October 31 Learn more and submit.   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. School Nurse Organization of Minnesota 2025 Conference - November 14-15. 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. OBSERVANCES CALENDAR Acceptance of advertising on the top or bottom ad banner or other ad placements in this newsletter or resource information listed within in no way implies endorsement of advertised or listed products or services by NASN. 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