Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage November 6, 2025 School Nurses: We Need Your Voice!  Take the 2025-2026 NASN Workforce Study Survey Join Us Wednesday, November 12 Live Webinar — From Data to Dialogue: A 56 Week Study of Inhaled Insulin in Pediatrics. Learn more. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message In moments like this, I am reminded of the strength and compassion within our school nursing community. As the federal government shutdown continues, millions of children and families face uncertainty about SNAP benefits and navigating emergency food supports — and school nurses remain a steady source of care and connection. Across the country, food banks and community partners—including Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries, and meal programs—are stepping up to meet rising needs. And in our schools, you are often the first to notice when a child is struggling. School nurses play an irreplaceable role in identifying food insecurity and helping families connect with vital resources.  Every student deserves to feel safe, nourished, and ready to learn. Thank you for the care and advocacy you bring to your schools every day. Together, we will continue to lift up our students and ensure that no child goes without the nutrition they need to grow, learn, and thrive. Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights American Diabetes Month: School Nurse Resources November is American Diabetes Month®, and NASN provides resources to raise awareness, educate families about type 1 diabetes (T1D), and promote high-quality care. T1D is a lifelong autoimmune disease and unpreventable, but early detection can reduce the risk of life-threatening complications and hospitalization. NASN's T1D Awareness Toolkit provides evidence-based recommendations to increase awareness of T1D screening options and motivate families to discuss screening with healthcare providers.   Paid advertisement Related Resources: Interested in learning more about how to care for students with special healthcare needs, including those with diabetes? The new School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text, 4th Edition, available in both print and eBook formats, includes evidence-based best practices for school nurses informed by real-world experiences.   Climate-Driven Health Challenges in Schools: Get the Training You Need In recent years, wildfires, extreme heat events, and other environmental disasters have increasingly affected school environments, introducing smoke, dust, and pollutants that can compromise indoor air quality. NASN's new NCPD course, Understanding the Impact of Wildfires and Extreme Heat on School Student and Staff Health, equips school nurses with practical, accessible, evidence-based tools and strategies to maintain a safe school environment, even amid extreme environmental challenges. This educational offering is free for NASN members. Not yet a member? Unlock numerous on-demand, school nurse–focused programs with NCPD contact hours — FREE with NASN membership. JOIN TODAY Enhancing Understanding: Share What School Nurses Do There are many misconceptions among school administrators, educators, and other school staff, as well as families, regarding the role of school nurses. While many view school nurses positively, they often believe that the specialized practice of nursing is limited to first aid and assessing the severity of illnesses or injuries. The School Nursing Practice Framework™ provides a graphic illustration of the key practice principles —an invaluable tool for advancing the practice of school nursing and for emphasizing the student-centered activities school nurses perform to support student health, safety, and readiness to learn. Below are customizable Framework presentations to help you create a better understanding of the unique role of school nurses. Presentation for school administration, teachers, and professional school personnel. Presentation for parents, PTO/PTA, lay persons. NASN Members, We Want to Hear From You – NASN School Nurse Journal Reader Survey   Help shape future issues of NASN School Nurse by sharing your feedback through our brief reader survey before November 30. Your insights will influence the topics, resources, and innovations we highlight to better serve school nurses like you. Take the survey now.   The following are paid advertisements   Supporting Kids’ Mental Health: A Guide for Parents Provide parents with the tools to support their kids’ mental health and empower kids to say “NO” to unhealthy coping strategies like underage drinking. Learn more       Earn a PK-12 School Nurse Certificate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. As a School Nurse, you can greatly make a difference in the lives of young children, our most vulnerable members of the community. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey in the field of school nursing, submit an application. Get started now.   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. Stronger Together | Delaware School Nurses Unite at UD to Find Solutions to Student Mental Health Crisis (Source: udel.edu) West Virginia Wesleyan Begins School Health Nurse Certification Program to Meet School System's Needs (Source: connect-bridgeport.com) Teacher, Nurse Honored for Saving Stanly County Student Who Was Choking at Lunch (Source: wsoctv.com) Oakland High School's Becky Fuqua named RCS Nurse of the Year (Source: rcschools.net)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Advancing Advocacy, Education, and Care for Students with Epilepsy To help strengthen advocacy, education, and care for students and communities affected by epilepsy during National Epilepsy Awareness Month, NASN is spotlighting key stakeholders and their resources within NASN's Coordinated Support System for Students with Epilepsy (CSSSE) program. These tools and collaborations support school nurses in addressing epilepsy-related crises, promoting student self-management, and fostering a culture of inclusion that helps reduce stigma and ensures every student feels safe and supported. Epilepsy Foundation | "All In for National Epilepsy Awareness Month" Epilepsy Alliance America | SHARING SOLUTIONS in recognition of National Epilepsy Awareness Month Child Neurology Foundation | Essential Back-to-School Guide for Families with Complex Healthcare Needs Dravet Syndrome Foundation | Site Map & Sign up for the DSF Newsletter   Improving School Community & Student Health ANA Call for Public Comment – Fostering Civility and Respect in Nursing American Nurses Association (ANA) seeks public comment on the position statement, Fostering Civility and Respect in Nursing: Empowering Nurses to Prevent Incivility and Bullying. The deadline for comments is November 24, 2025. We are proud and grateful that Massachusetts NASN Director Shanyn Toulouse represented school nurses as a key member of the drafting team, ensuring the school nursing perspective is reflected in this vital work to promote respect, safety, and professionalism in nursing. Learn more. What if Teens Could Help Solve the Vaccine Confidence Crisis? Unity Consortium's Trusted Teen CommUNITY is a program empowering young leaders to become trusted health messengers in their own communities. Teens will be paired with mentors to help them discover leadership and communication skills and learn how to be teen health ambassadors. Learn more and express interest. Virtual Town Hall Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Join the National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services (NCPSSERS)—of which NASN is a proud member—on November 13 at 4 PM ET for IDEA 50th Anniversary: The Past, The Present, The Future. This event is a call to action and reflection — honoring IDEA's legacy while confronting today's challenges and envisioning a better future for students with disabilities. Learn more and register. F.A. Davis Fall Scholarship: Now Accepting Applications F.A. Davis—publisher of NASN's School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text—is offering four $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing careers in nursing and health sciences. Apply by November 16, 2025. Learn more.   Mark Your Calendar   From Data to Dialogue: A 56-Week Study of Inhaled Insulin in Pediatrics | Live Webinar November 12 Learn more and register. IDEA 50th Anniversary: The Past, The Present, The Future | Virtual Town Hall Hosted by NCPSSERS November 13 Learn more and register. Application Deadline: Fellows of the National Academy of School Nursing Nominations November 30 Learn more.   State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences Colorado Association of School Nurses Annual Fall Conference - Stronger Together: Building Connections, Empowering Practice, Advancing Learning - November 7-9. Learn more. 23 Annual South Carolina School Nurse Conference - The Mouse Effect: Small Things Can Effect Big Change - November 7-8. 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. No endorsement is intended or implied.   NASN | nasn.org National Association of School Nurses | 1100 Wayne Avenue Suite 925 | Silver Spring, MD 20910 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice