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President's Message

As a new school year gets underway, school nurses are balancing the many demands of supporting students, families, and school communities. Flexible, relevant professional learning can help support that work.


Registration is now open for Learning Without Limits – NASN’s Virtual Conference, October 14–16, 2026, with access to conference content through December 12.


With Watch Together, you can join scheduled session premieres Wednesday through Friday, connect with fellow attendees in the chat, and submit questions to presenters. If you can’t join at the scheduled time, those sessions will be available for later viewing. Watch Anytime offers additional on-demand sessions beginning October 14.


I hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to learn, explore new ideas, and strengthen your practice.


Register for Learning Without Limits and join us virtually October 14–16.

Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN

NASN President

Better Health. Better Learning.™ 

NASN News and Highlights

Updated AAP/NASN Policy Highlights the Role of the School Nurse

The American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health and NASN have released an updated policy statement emphasizing the essential role of school nurses and the importance of collaboration and communication between school nurses, pediatricians, and families to support student health and academic success.

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Support the NASN President’s Endowment Challenge

Every gift to the NASN Endowment Fund helps strengthen the future of school nursing by supporting research, grants, and scholarships. Learn more and consider making a gift.

Keep Your NASN Employment Center Profile Current

Employers can search candidate profiles in the NASN Employment Center, so keeping your experience, skills, and accomplishments up to date can help you get noticed for new opportunities. Update your profile.

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Managing Chronic Health Conditions

Supporting Students With Food Allergies

Creating a safe and supportive school environment is an important part of food allergy management. Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)’s Be a PAL® Instructional Program offers age-specific presentations and facilitator guides to help K–12 students learn how to support classmates with food allergies.


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Connect With a Local Diabetes Camp

Diabetes camps can be valuable year-round resources for children and families, as well as for school nurses supporting students with diabetes. Find a diabetes camp near you or request help connecting with a local camp.

Related Resource | NASN’s Diabetes in Children webpage

Improving School Community & Student Health

Prepare for Opioid Overdose Emergencies in Schools

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, revisit this Beyond Bandaids episode exploring the role of school nurses in opioid overdose preparedness, prevention, and response. Hear practical strategies for naloxone protocols, education, emergency planning, and strengthening your school’s readiness. Listen to the episode.

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NASN Position Statement: Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication (Naloxone) and Care in the School Setting

The Risks Are Real: Perspectives on Vaccine-Preventable Disease

Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress (CVEEP)’s The Risks Are Real series shares perspectives from healthcare providers on the impact of infectious disease and the importance of vaccination. The series includes NASN member and school nurse leader Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN, PLNC, who brings the school nurse perspective to the conversation on childhood immunizations. Hear from providers.

Nurse Leaders and Liability: Common Risks and Prevention Strategies

Nurses Service Organization (NSO), an NASN-endorsed provider, is hosting a webinar on September 17 at 3 PM ET exploring common professional liability risks for nurses and nurse leaders. Using nursing claims analysis and case examples, the session will examine how leadership decisions can influence liability risk and share practical risk-control strategies. CE credit is available. Register for the webinar.

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Mark Your Calendar

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October 14-16

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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.

2026 Utah School Nurse Association Annual Fall Conference - November 6, 2026. Save the date.


Texas School Nurses Organization's 2026 Annual Conference - November 7-8, 2026. Learn more.

Delaware School Nurse Association Fall Conference - November 9, 2026. Save the date.


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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