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A new year is the perfect time to invest in your practice and professional growth. NASN membership provides access to evidence-based resources, continuing education, advocacy, career support, and a national community dedicated exclusively to school nurses. Join NASN and start the year informed, connected, and supported.

Join NASN’s Team — Nursing Education and Practice Specialist

NASN is seeking a Nursing Education and Practice Specialist to advance school nursing through education, resource development, and practice support. 
Closing Date: 01/21/2026. Learn more and apply.

Reducing Youth Vaping and Cultivating Long-Term Health Awareness

Become a NASN member for full access to this article and other exclusive resources that empower school nurses to lead, advocate, and make an impact.

2026 NASN Elections: Meet the Candidates

The NASN election will be held online beginning in March. This year, NASN members with an "Active" membership type are eligible to vote for a Vice President and a Nominating Committee member. Visit to learn more and see candidate data and statements of view.

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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.

• U.S. Vaccination Rates Are Plunging. Look Up Where Your School Stands. (Source: washingtonpost.com)
• Caring Beyond the Clinic: How School Nurse Kelly Gillespie Supports Students and Staff (Source: scsmh.education.uiowa.edu)
• Former Belton ISD Student Returns as School Nurse to Give Back to Her Community (Source: fox44news.com)
• FCS Teacher, Nurse Help Woman Who Fell In Her Driveway (Source: wfin.com)
• New Comprehensive Toolkit Streamlines Health Services in Iowa Schools, Programs (Source: educate.iowa.gov)
• Quick-Thinking School Nurses Save Teacher’s Life in Collier County (Source: winknews.com)
• The Single Hire of a School Nurse Makes an Exponential Difference (Source: veanea.org)
• District Honors Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Staff for Saving Kindergartener’s Life (Source: liherald.com)
• Polk County Nurses Attend North Carolina School Nursing Conference (Source: tryondailybulletin.com)
• Free Menstrual Products Available at Milwaukee Public School (Source: jsonline.com)
• Dispatch from the Classroom: An Inside Look Into Endometriosis Education with ENPOWR (Source: endofound.org)
• Narcan in Schools? Educators React to Proposed Legislation (Source: community.triblive.com)

Coordinating Care to Support Students and Families Affected by Chronic Health Conditions

January is Thyroid Awareness Month, a reminder that thyroid disorders—while often associated with adults—are the most common endocrine disorder among school-age children. With the increased prevalence of students managing chronic conditions, school nurses play a critical role in ensuring they are supported, safe, and ready to learn. Through care coordination—a core principle of NASN's School Nursing Practice Framework™—school nurses oversee and align multiple evidence-based components and interventions to support student health and well-being and help students thrive.

Explore NASN's Chronic Health Condition Management resources to support students with ongoing health needs and take a closer look at the principle of care coordination.

Make 2026 the Year You Become an NCSN

Registration for the Spring National School Nurse Certification (NCSN) exam is now open, with the exam window running March 1–April 5, but don't wait. Early bird pricing ends January 18. Learn more about the exam, explore exam prep materials, and reach out to [email protected] with questions—you've got this!

Healthcare Innovation Thrives at HIMSS26: March 9-12 | Las Vegas

As health care rapidly evolves, nurses play a critical role in integrating new technologies to improve care. The HIMSS26 Global Health Conference & Exhibition offers cutting-edge insights, hands-on learning, and networking with industry leaders—and NASN members can register at the HIMSS Collaborator Rate (member rate) using code NASN26 when prompted. Register today and save.

Prevention of Childhood Lead Poisoning: Data in the School Nursing World

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 2026 calendar. 

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