National Association of School Nurses

National Association of School Nurses The mission of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is to optimize student health and learning by advancing the practice of school nursing.
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Congratulations to Franca Burton on being named the 2026 Ohio  ! 🎉Her leadership—from training fellow nurses to advancin...
04/28/2026

Congratulations to Franca Burton on being named the 2026 Ohio ! 🎉

Her leadership—from training fellow nurses to advancing —highlights the powerful impact school nurses have on school safety and health every day. https://heyor.ca/hG10IQ

Ohio Association of School Nurses Princeton City Schools Elementary

Ohio School Nurse of the Year (Franca Burton) Congratulations to Franca Burton for being named...

SISP Week 2026 is here.NASN is proud to recognize the more than one million Specialized Instructional Support Personnel ...
04/28/2026

SISP Week 2026 is here.

NASN is proud to recognize the more than one million Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) nationwide who strengthen conditions for learning and support student success every day.

SISPs work alongside educators, administrators, and families to remove barriers and ensure all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Explore the 2026 SISP Week Agenda and NASISP Advocacy Toolkit: https://heyor.ca/acJXF2

Northwest Arkansas school nurse Chaney Stafford is raising concerns after seeing more students consuming high-caffeine e...
04/27/2026

Northwest Arkansas school nurse Chaney Stafford is raising concerns after seeing more students consuming high-caffeine energy drinks—an issue many school nurses nationwide are noticing. 📰 Read more: https://heyor.ca/cVBNvI

School nurses are on the front lines of student health—spotting trends and helping prevent potential risks.

📄 Get the facts: NASN and Health In Hand’s Caffeine & Teens resource helps guide conversations with students and families 👉 https://heyor.ca/A8zfDm

A school nurse in Berryville made a plea last month to parents online after noticing an increase in students consuming energy drinks.

Advance your school nursing career with the NASN Employment Center. Get AI-driven summaries and tailored insights on job...
04/24/2026

Advance your school nursing career with the NASN Employment Center. Get AI-driven summaries and tailored insights on job postings and career advice to support your professional growth. Visit today: https://jobs.nasn.org/

Congratulations to Beth McAuliffe, who has been named the new Director of Health Services for the Lafayette School Corpo...
04/24/2026

Congratulations to Beth McAuliffe, who has been named the new Director of Health Services for the Lafayette School Corporation! https://heyor.ca/1G2ZGO

Earhart Elementary nurse tapped to oversee LSC health programs

🚨 New Research: 1 in 7 Finnish teens assume caregiving responsibilities, yet many lack the support they need. A massive ...
04/23/2026

🚨 New Research: 1 in 7 Finnish teens assume caregiving responsibilities, yet many lack the support they need. A massive study of 62,000+ adolescents shows that those facing mental health or financial struggles are the most at risk of having unmet needs. See how School Nurses can bridge this gap in this OnlineFirst publication from The Journal of School Nursing.

Read the full study here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10598405261436408.

  make a difference every day, but they need sustainable support to keep doing it. This School Nurse Day, let's advocate...
04/23/2026

make a difference every day, but they need sustainable support to keep doing it.

This School Nurse Day, let's advocate for:
âś…Stable funding for school health services
âś…Expanded Medicaid support
âś…Policies that invest in student health

When we fund school nursing, we invest in stronger schools and healthier communities.

schoolnurseday.org Rock Falls Elementary School District #13

A well-deserved spotlight on National Academy of School Nursing Fellow, Soph Hall, DNP, MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN—honoring a ca...
04/22/2026

A well-deserved spotlight on National Academy of School Nursing Fellow, Soph Hall, DNP, MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN—honoring a career defined by leadership, dedication, and enduring impact.

We can’t wait to celebrate Soph and all 2026 inductees at in Las Vegas! https://heyor.ca/nuDg1N

Vermont State School Nurses' Association Harwood Unified Union School District

Brookside Primary School Nurse Sophia Boyle Hall was recently named as one of five nominees for a national professional honor this year.

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month—a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and respect.School nurses su...
04/22/2026

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month—a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and respect.

School nurses support students with autism by coordinating care and bridging health and education through individualized approaches that promote safety, inclusion, and learning.

Together, let's build more welcoming school communities and create opportunities where every student can thrive.

This National Volunteer Week (April 19–25), we celebrate the incredible school nurse volunteers who give their time, exp...
04/21/2026

This National Volunteer Week (April 19–25), we celebrate the incredible school nurse volunteers who give their time, expertise, and passion to support students and strengthen school communities every day.

Your commitment makes a lasting difference—not only within your schools, but across the profession.

Thank you for all that you do.

With gratitude from the National Association of School Nurses and our affiliates.

Celebrate School Nurse Day   with Healthier Generation, NASN, and SHIELD!
04/21/2026

Celebrate School Nurse Day with Healthier Generation, NASN, and SHIELD!

Join us on Wednesday, May 6 for a special conversation with National Association of School Nurses and School Health Institute for Education and Leadership Development (SHIELD) as we celebrate the vital role school nurses play in advancing student wellness.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/41FwQeW

Going above and beyond for the care of studentsCelebrating Cynthia Walston, named the 2025–2026 Troup County School Syst...
04/21/2026

Going above and beyond for the care of students

Celebrating Cynthia Walston, named the 2025–2026 Troup County School System ! https://heyor.ca/E8kFNO

Hogansville Elementary School Troup County School System

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — The Troup County School System (TCSS) has awarded a Hogansville Elementary school nurse as the 2025-2026 TCSS School Nurse of the Year. Cynthia Walston was surprised by TCSS …

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