Email from National Association of School Nurses Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage August 20, 2026 NASN Reaffirms Commitment to Evidence-Based Childhood Immunization Read NASN’s Full Statement. Help Shape the Next Scope and Standards of Practice NASN Members: Express Your Interest by August 31. Latest from NASN See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. President's Message Professional growth takes many forms. It can mean pursuing continuing education, staying connected to emerging evidence, sharing your perspective, or finding new ways to contribute your knowledge and experience to the profession. NASN is committed to creating opportunities that support school nurses throughout their careers and provide meaningful ways to learn, engage, and contribute. There’s more to come, so watch for new ways to get involved, build your skills, and share your expertise through NASN. Your continued learning, participation, and expertise help strengthen not only your own practice, but the profession of school nursing as a whole. I hope you’ll take advantage of the opportunities available now and in the near future to keep finding ways to learn, contribute, and connect. Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN NASN President Better Health. Better Learning.™   NASN News and Highlights NASN Scholarships: Now Accepting Applications NASN members pursuing continuing education and professional development are encouraged to explore the following scholarship opportunities: Endowment Education Scholarship Advocacy Education Scholarship RN to BSN Education Advancement Scholarship Applications are due October 15. Paid advertisement Share Your Feedback on The Journal of School Nursing The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN), NASN’s official research publication, is seeking feedback from readers and others who interact with the journal. 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