Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage January 22, 2026 Save the Date: Join Us in Las Vegas Make Your Voice Heard Co-Sponsors needed for the NURSE Act. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message Once again, Americans have ranked nurses as the most honest and ethical profession in Gallup's annual Most Honest and Ethical Professions Poll. This enduring trust speaks not only to our character, leadership, and expertise, but to the essential role we play in health and shaping future policy and educational priorities. Our 2024 NASN survey illuminates the broad public support for school nurses and recognizes our unique contributions at the intersection of health care and education. When families and policymakers understand what school nurses do, it strengthens advocacy efforts and expands access to the care students need to thrive. Still, too many students lack access to school nursing services—a gap that affects attendance, safety, and readiness to learn. As we continue our work in 2026, let us carry forward the public's confidence as a foundation for meaningful advocacy on the policy issues that matter most to us, children, and families nationwide. Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights Building the School Nurse Workforce of the Future How do we build a stronger, more sustainable school nurse workforce? In the January episode of Beyond Bandaids, NASN CEO Terri Hinkley sits down with Matt Hickling, Chief Nursing Officer, Davin Healthcare Workforce Solutions, to discuss staffing challenges, innovative pipeline solutions, and why one-size-fits-all models no longer work for today's students. Listen and follow on YouTube and Spotify, and join the conversation about the future of school health.   Paid advertisement NASN Position Brief: Nurse as a Legally Protected Title in Schools NASN affirms that the title nurse is a legally protected title that applies only to the professional registered nurse (RN), the licensed practical nurse (LPN), the licensed vocational nurse (LVN), or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Individuals who are not licensed nurses may not use or practice under the title nurse or school nurse. Protecting this title is essential to the health, safety, and well-being of students and school communities. View the position brief. Deadline Approaching: School Nurse Workforce Survey Closes March 1 Don't miss your chance to participate in the National School Nurse Workforce Survey. Time is running out to include your voice in national workforce data that drives advocacy, policy, and future planning for school nursing. Request your survey now. 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Shop 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. School Nurse Addresses Flu Season (Source: 13abc.com) Swampscott Students Take On Social Media Detox (Source: wbaltv.com) Need a Doctor? Miami-Dade Students to Get Free Health Services at Their Schools (Source: aol.com) Partnering to Provide Vision Care for Students (Source: adams12.org) Hi Liners Welcome School Nurse Amanda Nielsen (Source: newsdakota.com) Pugh Named School Nurse of the Year (Source: thetidewaternews.com) New Diabetes Monitoring Program Helps Chesapeake Students Stay Safe in Class (Source: 13newsnow.com)   Managing Chronic Health Conditions Seizure Awareness: Building Safer, More Informed School Communities With the proper support, students with epilepsy can thrive—and school nurses are essential in making that possible. NASN provides free, evidence-based tools, toolkits, and training through the Coordinated Support System for Students with Epilepsy (CSSSE) program to strengthen seizure management in schools and support students as they transition into adulthood. Awareness & Training Spotlight: Join Epilepsy Alliance America for a live Seizure Recognition & Response Training on February 13, 2026, at 11 AM ET, during Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week. NASN member Jason Raether, MSN, RN, a school nurse and person living with epilepsy, will lead the session, offering both clinical insight and lived experience. Learn more and register for the training.   Improving School Community & Student Health Chemical Safety for Individual and Community Health Webinar Series UL Research Institutes’ Chemical Insights is pleased to introduce its 2026 webinar series, “Chemical Safety for Individual and Community Health.” This four‑part series explores chemical safety challenges and highlights independent research focused on understanding chemical risks. The first webinar will take place on February 18, 2026, at 12 PM ET and feature experts discussing emerging computational models and predictive tools transforming chemical risk assessment. Learn more and register. National Cervical Health Awareness Month: Prevention, Access, and Informed Decision-Making Over the past two decades, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has quietly transformed the future of cancer prevention—especially when it comes to cervical cancer. This Unity® Consortium blog explores what HPV is, how the HPV vaccine works, why cervical health matters, and what two decades of data tell us about the vaccine's real-world impact.   Related Resources: With the support of school nurses, reaching the goal of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem is possible. Listen to The Journal of School Nursing podcast School Nurses' Experiences and Roles in Promoting and Administering the HPV Vaccine: A Systematic Review Using the Socioecological Framework. ANA Calls for Public Comment—School Nurses’ Voices Needed The American Nurses Association (ANA) is seeking public comments on topics that shape nursing practice, policy, and public health. School nurses bring a unique perspective grounded in student and community care—and your insight can help inform national standards. Visit ANA's public comment page to review current calls and share your expertise.   Mark Your Calendar   Epilepsy Alliance America: Live Virtual Seizure Recognition & Response Training February 13 Learn more and register. UL Research Institutes' Chemical Insights: Computational Toxicology Capabilities to Advance Chemical Safety February 18 Learn more and register. HIMSS26: Global Conference & Exhibition March 9-12 NASN members receive a special discounted rate. Learn more. Save the Date: National School Nurse Day 2026 May 6 Stay tuned—the School Nurse Day proclamation and logo will be available soon. Save the Date: NASN2026 Stronger Together June 29 - July 2 Las Vegas, Nevada Registration, room block, and website will open in mid-February.   State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences 2026 Illinois Association of School Nurses Spring Conference – Ready to Respond: A School Nurse Summit - February 20-21, 2026. Learn more. 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. Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners (PASNAP) Annual Conference - Advocate. Innovate. Elevate. - March 20-22, 2026. Learn more. 2026 Missouri Association of School Nurses Spring Conference - School Nurses: Essential Link in Lifelong Health - March 27-29, 2026. Learn more. 2026 Iowa School Nurse Conference - Solving the Case of Student Health - April 9-10, 2026. Learn more. New Hampshire School Nurses' Association Annual Conference - April 11, 2026. Learn more. Utah School Nurse Association Spring Conference - April 16-17, 2026. Learn more. Ohio Association of School Nurses 53rd Annual School Nurse Conference - April 17-18, 2026. Learn more. 2026 Alaska School Nurses Association Spring Conference - Northern Lights of School Nursing: Illuminating Best Practices - April 24-25, 2026. Learn more. 2026 Wisconsin Association of School Nurses Annual Conference - Investing in Children: The Value of School Nurses - April 27-29, 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. NASN 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. 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. 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