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The newly updated School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text provides in-depth guidance on disease prevention and management in schools, school health leadership, and the evolving role of today's school nurse, available in both print and eBook formats.

Voices at the Table: Nurses Leading in Policy and Advocacy

In this special episode of Beyond Bandaids, NASN CEO Terri Hinkley sits down with Senator Gale Adcock — a former school nurse and the first nurse elected to the North Carolina Senate — to explore how nurses can influence policy and advocacy at every level. Senator Adcock shares her inspiring journey from the school health office to the state senate, offering insights on the power of nursing leadership in shaping decisions that affect students, families, and communities. Listen now.

Stay engaged and empowered as a school nurse advocate. Subscribe to Policy Pulse, NASN's advocacy-focused newsletter, keeping you informed on the latest policy developments impacting school nursing, education, and student health. 

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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.

• Hannibal School District Staff Undergoes Safety Training, From School Shooters to Asthma (Source: khqa.com)
• Ask the Experts: Tips From Local School Nurses to Keep Kids Healthy This School Year (Source: roscoenews.com)
• Sick at School? Utah Kids Can Now See a Doctor Right From the Nurse’s Office (Source: fox13now.com)
• Respiratory Care Board Rules in Schools’ Favor (Source: content.acsa.org)
• Easton Area School District Police Officer, Nurse, Act Fast to Help Save a Baby’s Life (Source: lehighvalleylive.com)
• Cooper High School Nurse Leads Cardiac Safety Initiative With Project Adam (Source: ktxs.com)
• Health Care District Honors Our Heroic First Responders (Source: southfloridahospitalnews.com)
• JCC, Falconer Partner On Nursing Program (Source: post-journal.com)

Supporting Students with ME/CFS, POTS, and Other Chronic Conditions

School nurses play a critical role in protecting students from the flu. Families Fighting Flu has launched a new comic book, Kaden Blaze Fights Flu Bug, designed to engage children and families in understanding the importance of annual flu vaccination. Explore this resource and more to help you educate and empower your school community in the fight against flu.

School systems depend on clear, evidence-based guidance to take meaningful action in improving indoor air quality (IAQ). Through NASN's participation in the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools project to develop a new School Indoor Air Quality Research Agenda, the vital perspectives of school nurses are helping shape research priorities that protect student health, reduce risks such as asthma and illness, and promote healthier learning environments.

Immunity from childhood vaccines doesn't always last forever, which is why it's important to encourage families to learn about a Tdap booster for their adolescents starting at ages 11–12. Learn about the advantages of a booster and more in Unity^® Consortium's latest blog.

Want to know what effective vaccine communication looks like in 2025? Listen to UNITY's latest FACTSinnated episode discussing ways to support families facing a flood of misinformation, reinforce confidence in vaccination, and navigate policy changes like school vaccine rollbacks.

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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