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August 20, 2026

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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:



Applications are due October 15.

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Managing Chronic Health Conditions

Supporting Student Health as the School Year Begins

School nurses play an essential role in managing chronic health conditions, supporting mental and behavioral health, coordinating care, and helping students stay healthy and ready to learn. A new article from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ HealthyChildren.org highlights the many ways school nurses support students, families, and school communities.


Read How School Nurses Keep Students Healthy, Safe, and Ready to Learn

Explore NASN’s Health and Practice Topics
for practical resources and guidance across a wide range of student health needs.

Improving School Community & Student Health

New K-12 Suicide Intervention Guide

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has released a new guide to help K-12 schools identify and respond to students at risk for suicide or experiencing suicidal behaviors. Designed for multidisciplinary school teams, the guide offers actionable information to support coordinated intervention and crisis response. Explore the K-12 Suicide Intervention Guide.

Building Vaccine Confidence Through Connection

In a recent episode of Unity® Consortium’s FACTSinnated podcast, Dr. Jessica Steier discusses vaccine confidence and how trusted health professionals can build trust, address questions, and help adolescents, young adults, and families make informed decisions.

Listen to “Delivering Vaccine Messages: Connection Before Correction.”

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Mark Your Calendar

Call for NASN2027 Podium and Poster Presentations — Coming Soon

State Associations of School Nurses' Conferences

School Nurse Organization of Washington 2026 Virtual Conference - Every Student, Every Day: School Nurses' Support - October 8-10, 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.

NASN Calendar of Events


This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the 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. 

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National Association of School Nurses is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing: Provider No. CEP 12292.

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