Protect the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) | |
NASN's Advocacy Action Center makes it easy for you to advocate on the policy issues that matter most to school nurses.
Recently, the U.S. Department of Education implemented layoffs at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), jeopardizing federal oversight of IDEA. Write your congressional representatives and urge them to immediately restore staffing and reaffirm the federal government's full commitment to IDEA implementation.
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| Check Out the Candidates for the 2026 NASN Election | | Your voice matters in shaping the future of NASN. Take time to meet the candidates running for Vice President and Nominating Committee Member. The election will be conducted online in the spring of 2026—make sure you're ready to participate. | | Empowering School Nurses to Promote School Connectedness | | School connectedness encompasses protective elements that enhance students' academic and health outcomes, yet clarity of the concept is needed as it relates to school nursing services. The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) article, "School Connectedness and School Nursing Services: A Concept Analysis," aims to clarify the meaning of school connectedness, describe its uses, attributes, and characteristics in relation to school nursing services, and provide sample cases empowering school nurses to identify at-risk students and foster a supportive, inclusive environment for all. | | | |
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| | | | 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. | | Managing Chronic Health Conditions | | | Supporting Student Mental Health: Learning Opportunities for School Nurses | | |
School nurses are essential to student mental health—supporting assessment, intervention, and care every day. Explore these Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) programs focused on student mental health—each offering evidence-based strategies to foster resilience, safety, and emotional well-being in every student you serve.
These sessions, new to the NASN Learning Center, were initially presented at Virtual NASN2024 and are part of the Back-to-School Success Series—15 on-demand, school nurse–focused programs (17.0 NCPD contact hours) available FREE with NASN membership.
| | Improving School Community & Student Health | | | Children's Grief Awareness Day: Tools to Foster a Compassionate School Environment | In honor of Children's Grief Awareness Day on November 20, NASN—proudly a founding member of The Coalition to Support Grieving Students—is pleased to share the resource "Recognizing Grief Awareness Day in Your School." This guide offers practical ways schools can acknowledge and support grieving students. Together, we can reduce feelings of isolation and ensure every student feels seen and supported. | Developing a Comprehensive, Energy-Efficient Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan | | Poor IAQ in schools has been linked to adverse health effects, increased absenteeism, and worsened academic performance. The School District Energy Efficient Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Toolkit, from the Center for Green Schools, provides helpful resources for school districts to develop and implement a comprehensive, written energy-efficient IAQ management plan, which can help communicate how health, sustainability, and budgetary goals align to support student success and long-term operational efficiency. | | Join Us in Spreading Hyperhidrosis Awareness | | Three hundred eighty-five million people worldwide live with hyperhidrosis—a condition that's often misunderstood and underdiagnosed. November is Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month, and together, we can amplify the message that excessive, uncontrollable sweating is a serious medical condition that deserves serious attention. | | Corporate Sponsor Highlight | |
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| | | | Application Deadline: Fellows of the National Academy of School Nursing Nominations
November 30
Learn more. | Save the Date: NASN2026 Stronger Together
In-Person | June 29 - July 2, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada
Virtual | Dates to be announced | Online
| | | State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences | | | |
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.
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NASN Calendar of Events
This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar.
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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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