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New Issue of The Journal of School Nursing is Now Available

The October issue of The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) features an editorial on research priorities, new research articles, and updated NASN position statements.

Highlights include:

• Adolescents' Perceptions of School Nurses' Role in Functional Seizures at School

• Youth Mental Health First Aid: A Change Initiative in an Underresourced School

• NASN Position Statement: School Nurse Workload—Essential Staffing for Safe and Equitable Student Care

New Educational Program: Advocating for Pediatric Influenza Protection

As school communities prepare for flu season, NASN and Medscape Education have collaborated to deliver the new educational activity, Back to School Basics: Expert Perspectives on Advocating for Childhood Influenza Protection, designed to equip school nurses and other pediatric healthcare professionals with the latest evidence to mitigate severe disease complications of influenza using recommended antivirals and vaccines.

Related Resources: Focus on Fall: Respiratory Illness Vaccines to Support Student and Staff Wellness | Explore school nurse-led strategies to boost Fall respiratory vaccine confidence and uptake and earn 1.0 NCPD contact hour.

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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.

• Beloit School Nurses Urge Board to Retain Director of School Health Position (Source: citizenportal.ai)
• Experts: KY Families Should Prioritize Checkups, Medicaid Renewals (Source: wuky.org)
• Preparedness Saves Teacher’s Life at McKenzie River Community School (Source: newsroom.heart.org)
• NASN Position Statement Emphasizes the Importance of School Immunizations (Source: news-medical.net)
• School Nurses Address Student Mental Health Issues at UD Conference (Source: lehighvalleylive.com)

Creating Safe, Inclusive Environments for Students of All Sizes

Eating disorders are a public health concern, and early detection is critical. School nurses play a vital role in recognizing the signs and connecting students with the help they need. Next week is National Eating Disorders Screening Week—join The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and NASN in raising awareness and supporting screening for eating disorders. Attend one of NEDA's campaign events and access the online Screening tool, available in both English and Spanish.

The CDC recently released the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths — United States, 2024–25 Influenza Season, highlighting that influenza can cause serious illness and death in children; therefore, preventing infection by vaccinating children annually against influenza, particularly among those who have underlying medical conditions, can help prevent severe illness and death.

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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