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As a new school year begins, school nurses across the country are once again stepping into an essential leadership role in their schools and communities. Leadership doesn't always come with a title. It happens every day—in the conversations you have with families and colleagues, the decisions you make on behalf of students, and the moments when your knowledge, advocacy, and compassion help move your school community forward.
To be a school nurse is to lead. You lead by showing up, by listening, and by keeping students at the center of your work. As you navigate the opportunities and challenges of the year ahead, remember that your courage, your ideas, your wisdom, and your voice matter.
As you begin this new school year, know that NASN is here to support you with the resources, relationships, and professional community you need to lead with courage, clarity, and purpose. Together, we can continue working toward our shared vision that all students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
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