Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage December 11, 2025 Inhaled Insulin in Pediatrics? Get key takeaways from the INHALE-1 Trial every school nurse should know. Stay Engaged and Empowered as a School Nurse Advocate Subscribe to Policy Pulse, NASN’s advocacy newsletter with essential updates and actions for school nurse leaders. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message This time of year can feel like a whirlwind. Schools are buzzing, families are stretched thin, and the needs of our students don't pause for the holidays. Yet you continue to lead with compassion, clarity, and purpose. You show up because you know how much your students depend on you.  But leadership also means tending to yourself. As the season gets busier, remember: Protect your energy and rest when you can. Stay connected to colleagues and your NASN community. Take small wellness moments—a deep breath, a quiet break, a short walk. Give yourself grace in the midst of the chaos. In a world that feels overwhelming, you bring stability. In systems stretched thin, you offer solutions. NASN is here to support you, champion you, and ensure you never lead alone. Please take care of yourself—you are needed now more than ever. Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights New Issue of The Journal of School Nursing is Now Available The December issue of The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) recognizes the invaluable contributions of JOSN reviewers, features an integrative review, and multiple research articles. Highlights include: JOSN Reviewer Recognition School Nurses' Perspectives on the Implementation of a Behavioral Health Referral Process Bridging Gaps: Creating a Digital Toolkit to Support Pregnant and Parenting Youth   Paid advertisement Make Sure You’re Getting the Most from NASN Before the year ends, take a moment to update your NASN profile with your latest contact information and demographics. A current profile helps us deliver resources, events, and opportunities that match your needs.  Review and update your contact information. Update your demographics, area of practice, and mailing list preferences   Celebrate the Season With NASN Spirit Show Your School Nurse Pride This Holiday Season! There are new items in the NASN Spirit Store—from outerwear to insulated tumblers—perfect for gifting or treating yourself. SHOP 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. What Would Education’s Omission as a ‘Professional Degree’ Mean? (Source: k12dive.com) New School Nurse Has Passion for Kids (Source: apg-wi.com) Amarillo School Health Specialist Receives National Award for Championing Heart, Brain Health (Source: newsroom.heart.org) New Flu Variant Increases Outbreak Concerns for Schools (Source: thehill.com) Student Health Toolkit with Heather Chatwin (Source: provo.edu) R-II Nurse Vehige Is Finalist for ‘Heroes in Action’ Award (Source: warrencountyrecord.com)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Asthma and Allergies: Seasonal Triggers Winter holidays can increase exposure to triggers for asthma, allergies, and food allergies. Allergy & Asthma Network (AAN) recently shared key safety tips to help families prepare. School nurses play an essential role in keeping kids with food allergies safe at school. Maryland school nurse leader Elizabeth Elliott joined AAN's podcast to discuss how school nurses manage food allergies and asthma, 504s and action plans, training school staff in epinephrine administration, and ways families can partner with school nurses for advocacy. Listen now. Related Resources: NASN's NCPD program, School-based Environmental Management of Asthma, guides school nurses in identifying environmental triggers and implementing evidence-based interventions through collaboration with students, families, and healthcare providers. Improve allergen-exposure management and help reduce allergic reactions and anaphylaxis with NASN's School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Students with Allergies and Risk for Anaphylaxis.   Improving School Community & Student Health Promote Safe Firearm Storage This Holiday Season School nurses care deeply not only about what happens in schools, but also about the safety of students and staff in their homes and communities. The weeks around the winter holidays have the highest rates of unintentional shootings, which is why Brady United's campaign, How to Keep Your Family Safe This Holiday Season and Practice Safe Storage to End Family Fire, is an important resource to share with families. It offers guidance on how secure firearm storage can prevent unintentional shootings, family fire tragedies, and suicides. Being Stronger Together with the School Nursing Practice Framework™ The NASN School Nursing Practice Framework™ (Framework) provides a graphic illustration of the key principles of professional school nursing practice and has helped school nurses shape their practice and describe their role to others. This program, presented initially at Virtual NASN2024, explores how practicing with a Framework mindset promotes health and education equity and builds interdisciplinary and community partnerships. NASN membership grants you access to this, along with 14 additional self-paced, school nurse-focused programs, totaling 17.0 NCPD contact hours—valued at $300—which more than covers the cost of membership. Learn more. HIMSS26 — Register Before December 14 to Save NASN is excited to be a part of the HIMSS26 Global Health Conference & Exhibition as a Conference Collaborator. The countdown to Healthcare's transformative event has begun. HIMSS26 isn't just a conference; it's the epicenter of healthcare technology where groundbreaking solutions meet visionary minds. Our members receive the HIMSS Collaborator Rate (member rate) to attend. Enter code NASN26 when prompted. Register today and save!   Mark Your Calendar   HIMSS26: Global Conference & Exhibition March 9-12, 2026 NASN members receive a special discounted rate. Learn more. Save the Date: National School Nurse Day 2026 May 6, 2026 Stay tuned—the School Nurse Day proclamation and logo will be available in early 2026. Save the Date: NASN2026 Stronger Together June 29 - July 2, 2026 Las Vegas, Nevada Caesars Palace Registration, room block, and website will open in mid-February   State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences Delaware School Nurse Association 2026 Spring Conference - March 7, 2026. Learn more. Maryland Association of School Health Nurses Annual Conference - Set Sail: Trends and Treatments in School Nursing Practice - March 14, 2026. Learn more. 2026 Alaska School Nurses Association Spring Conference - Northern Lights of School Nursing: Illuminating Best Practices - April 24-25, 2026. Learn more. Ohio Association of School Nurses 53rd Annual School Nurse Conference - April 17-18, 2026. Learn more.  2026 New England School Nurse Conference - Elevating Excellence - May 1-3, 2026. Learn more. 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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