We’re excited to share our January episode of Beyond Bandaids, featuring a timely and thought-provoking conversation about the future of the school nurse workforce. NASN CEO Terri Hinkley is joined by Matt Hickling, Chief Nursing Officer for Davin Healthcare, to explore the challenges facing school health systems—and the innovative strategies needed to move the profession forward.

In this episode, Hickling shares insights from his work across diverse school districts, highlighting why workforce solutions must be tailored to community needs rather than relying on outdated staffing ratios. The conversation covers critical topics such as onboarding and mentorship gaps, nurse burnout, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the importance of medical oversight and leadership in school health settings.

Listeners will also hear practical examples of how districts can build sustainable pipelines by partnering with university nursing programs and rethinking traditional staffing models. This episode invites school nurses, administrators, and stakeholders to think bigger about what school health can—and should—look like to support student success now and in the future.