Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage July 16, 2026 A New Look for NASN Introducing NASN's new brand & logo. Watch the reveal video. New Logo. New Gear. Explore official NASN merchandise featuring the new logo in the NASN Spirit Store. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of ensuring that every student has access to compassionate, culturally responsive mental health support. Bebe Moore Campbell's legacy reminds us that feeling seen, heard, and understood can make a meaningful difference in a young person's willingness to seek help and build resilience. School nurses are often among the first trusted adults to recognize when a student may be struggling. Through compassionate listening, culturally responsive care, collaboration with families and school teams, and advocacy for equitable access to resources, we help create school environments where every student has the opportunity to thrive. As we observe this month, I encourage you to continue fostering safe, welcoming spaces where students know they belong and where mental health conversations are met with understanding rather than stigma. Explore NASN's mental health resources for evidence-based tools and practical guidance to support students, families, and school communities throughout the year. Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights Member Savings: Save 20% on Select AAP Publications NASN members can save 20% on select American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) publications through December 31, 2026. This month, we're highlighting Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools, 7th Edition, the newly updated quick-reference guide featuring practical guidance on preventing and managing infectious diseases, updated vaccine recommendations, and quick-reference sheets for more than 55 common infectious diseases and symptoms. Learn more and order your copy. Paid advertisement July Issue of NASN School Nurse Now Available The latest issue of NASN School Nurse is now available online. Explore articles on trauma, firearm injury prevention, medical child abuse, preschool vision referrals, adolescent autism, rural school nursing, and recognition of this year's School Nurse of the Year and School Nurse Administrator of the Year recipients. Highlights include: Advancing Youth Safety: How School Nurses Can Support Youth, Families, and Prevent Firearm Injuries Improve Vision Referral Completion by Implementing the Small Steps to Eye Care Action Plan Supporting Rural School Nursing in the United States Member Benefit: A print and online subscription to NASN School Nurse is included with NASN membership. Become a member today. Call for Manuscripts: The Journal of School Nursing The Journal of School Nursing, NASN's official research journal, is accepting submissions for upcoming 2027 publications. Literature reviews for a February 2027 special issue are due September 1, 2026, and evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and policy manuscripts are due October 1, 2026. Learn more and submit a manuscript. Advance Your School Nursing Career Find school nursing and school health career opportunities, set personalized job alerts, and access tools to help you find the right fit in the NASN Employment Center.   The following are paid advertisements     Managing Chronic Health Conditions Prepare for Asthma Management This School Year As the new school year approaches, now is the time to review asthma action plans, care coordination strategies, and evidence-based resources to support students with asthma. Explore NASN's asthma resources, including clinical practice guidelines, toolkits, and educational programs, to help support students throughout the school year. Improving School Community & Student Health July Webinars on Student Well-Being Explore two webinars from the American Federation of Teachers focused on supporting student health and well-being. Learn practical strategies to address student food insecurity and strengthen support for children and families. Register for one or both sessions below. Student Food Security: Strategies for Schools to Support Learning and Well-Being: July 28, 12 PM ET From Mandatory Reporting to Mandatory Supporting: Building Stronger School Systems for Families: July 30, 12 PM ET Supporting Students After a Concussion School nurses play a critical role in helping students safely return to learning after a concussion. Explore this new concussion resource from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which offers practical guidance for supporting recovery, collaborating with school teams, and strengthening concussion education in school and youth athletic settings. Interested in learning more? Register for CHOP's July 20 webinar on implementing an acute concussion management plan for youth. Measles Preparedness Checklist for Summer Camps Measles is a highly contagious virus, and cases have increased across the United States over the past year. Because summer camps bring large numbers of children together in close contact, taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of measles is essential. The CDC has released a checklist to help camp personnel and school nurses prepare by outlining key prevention strategies, planning for potential measles exposures, and identifying the immediate actions to take if someone is suspected of having measles. Strategic Sponsor Highlight Ro Health is an award-winning school healthcare staffing company. We support K-12 school districts nationwide, delivering essential behavioral, nursing, and therapy services to students. We believe in taking great care of our providers, so they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Through our brand promises of clinical supervision, best-in-class customer service, and float pool coverage, we strive to eliminate staffing gaps to ensure providers, partners, and students receive the healthcare support they need to thrive. Learn more at www.rohealth.com. The following are paid advertisements   Mark Your Calendar   More Information Coming Soon!   State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences New Hampshire School Nurses' Association's 43rd Annual School Nursing Conference - From Essentials to Excellence: Advancing School Nursing Practice - August 4-6, 2026. Learn more. School Nurse Organization of Washington 2026 Virtual Conference - Every Student, Every Day: School Nurses' Support - October 7-9, 2026. Learn more.  2026 Tennessee Association of School Nurses - Pearls of Wisdom - November 5-7, 2026. Learn more. Texas School Nurses Organization's 2026 Annual Conference - November 7-8, 2026. Learn more. Indiana Association of School Nurses Annual Conference 2026 - Prepared, Protected and Practicing - November 9-10, 2026. Learn more. School Nurse Organization of Minnesota Fall Conference - November 13-14, 2026. Learn more. 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