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NASN Names 2026 National Academy of School Nursing Fellows

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printable version NASN Names 2026 National Academy of School Nursing Fellows Silver Spring, MD, April 1, 2026—The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recently named five professionals for induction into the National Academy of School Nursing. They are: Nakia C. Best, California Sophia R. Boyle Hall, Vermont Victoria Ladd, South Carolina Elizabeth "Betsy" Looney, Virginia Mary Louise Embrey, BS, has been named as an Honorary Fellow. The induction ceremony will take place on Monday, June 29, 2026, during the Annual Business Meeting at the NASN2026 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The honor of Fellow is the most prestigious ...

Building Trust and Empowering Teens: A New Approach to Adolescent Immunization

By NASN Inc posted 3 days ago
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As we honor Adolescent Immunization Awareness Week, April 6-10, school nurses have a unique opportunity to lead meaningful conversations with students and families about vaccines. The new episode of Beyond Bandaids highlights just how critical that role is by bringing together the perspectives of a practicing school nurse and a teen immunization advocate. 🎧 Listen now. One of the strongest themes? Trust. School nurses are often the most accessible healthcare professionals in a student’s life, creating a safe space where questions can be asked and answered without judgment. That trust makes them uniquely positioned to guide ...

NASN's Interactive Policy Map: Now Available

By NASN Inc posted 6 days ago
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NASN members can now explore the new interactive Policy Map to track state-level legislation affecting school nurses, schools, and communities. Research pending bills, monitor advocacy efforts, and access key details like bill summaries, sponsors, and hearing dates. From changing vaccination laws to funding for student health and school safety, this tool supports informed advocacy. Keep up with what's happening in your state — explore the Policy Map .

Your Vote Matters: NASN Elections Are Open

By NASN Inc posted 13 days ago
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The 2026 NASN Election is underway! Eligible members received a personalized voting link via email from noreply@directvote.net . If you haven't seen it, please check your junk or spam folder to ensure you can cast your vote. Learn more about this year's candidates and make your voice heard.

Accessing Your Online Journal Subscriptions Just Got Easier!

By NASN Inc posted 13 days ago
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Your NASN website username and password are ALL you need to access articles online in The Journal of School Nursing and the NASN School Nurse . You no longer need to create a SAGE Journals account to read articles. Already have a SAGE Journals account? Your existing account can still be used for email alerts, saved searches, and more. However, to access full-text articles, you’ll authenticate using the steps above. Questions? Contact NASN at info@nasn.org . Our helpdesk is ready to assist you. Follow these 3 simple steps. 1. Click the GET ACCESS button on any article. 2. Locate and set SOCIETY to NASN. 3. Select the MEMBERSHIP ...

NASN to Share the Role of School Nurses in Health Care Transition at National Roundtable

By NASN Inc posted 20 days ago
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Karen Graf, NASN Nursing Education and Practice Specialist, will discuss the vital role school nurses play in supporting health care transition for youth with chronic conditions at the American Academy of Pediatrics’ National Center for Adolescent & Young Adult Health & Well-Being roundtable, “Expanding Health Care Transition Opportunities in School and Community Settings,” on March 18, at 3 PM ET. Learn more and register .

NASN2026 Registration Now Open — Be Part of the Experience!

By NASN Inc posted 23 days ago
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Connect with school nurses from across the country at NASN2026, NASN’s 58th Annual Conference, June 29–July 2, 2026, at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV . Arrive early for the optional Preconference Day on June 28 to dive into in-depth sessions and expanded learning opportunities. Don’t miss out!

School Nurses: Trusted Voices for Adolescent Immunizations

By NASN Inc posted 27 days ago
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In a recently published NASN School Nurse article, NASN CEO Terri Hinkley and Judy Klein, President of Unity Consortium, share practical, evidence-based strategies for school nurses to communicate adolescent immunization recommendations clearly and confidently using existing public health messaging. View the article . As Adolescent Immunization Action Week (#AIAW) approaches, April 6–10, 2026, take action—use ready-to-use resources to champion the value of vaccines and share evidence-based recommendations that protect students now and for years to come.

Join NASN, NFID & NACCHO for a Webinar on Strengthening Vaccine Communications – March 18

By NASN Inc posted 29 days ago
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NASN is proud to cohost Strengthening Vaccine Communications in Diverse Health Settings with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and the National Association of County and City Officials (NACCHO). The panel of speakers, including Dr. Eva Stone, Manager of District Health for Jefferson County Public Schools, KY, will share practical strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and improve vaccine uptake. Mark your calendar, learn more, and register today .

Oral Health Matters: Listen to Our Beyond Bandaids Children's Dental Health Episode

By NASN Inc posted 02-26-2026
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School nurses are often the first to recognize dental pain—and the first to help families find solutions. Our newest Beyond Bandaids episode, featuring leaders from the Give Kids A Smile program and Grand County School District nurse Mary Frothingham, RN, MSN, BA, highlights real stories, practical partnerships, and actionable ideas to improve children's oral health. 🎧 Listen now. ...

NASN 2026 Legislative Priorities: Advancing Student Health Through Policy

By NASN Inc posted 02-20-2026
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NASN's 2026 legislative priorities call on Congress to pass the bipartisan Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere (NURSE) Act to expand access to school nurses, protect the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) within the U.S. Department of Education, and reauthorize Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs that support nursing education and the future workforce. Together, these policies help ensure students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn — and that school nurses have the support needed to serve their communities. Visit NASN's Advocacy Action Center for a simple way to advocate on the issues that matter most ...

Connect, Collaborate, and Grow with NASN SIGs

By NASN Inc posted 02-17-2026
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NASN Special Interest Groups (SIGs) bring members together around shared passions and professional focus areas. Join a SIG to network with peers, exchange best practices, and access mentorship and resources tailored to your practice. Current SIGs include: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Private, Independent, and Parochial School Nurses School Nurse Administrators School Nurse Educators Special Needs School Nurses

Introducing School Health Headlines — The Stories, Research, and Updates Shaping School Nursing

By NASN Inc posted 02-12-2026
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On Tuesday, February 10, NASN launched School Health Headlines , our new weekly newsletter produced with Naylor. Delivered every Tuesday afternoon, it curates the stories shaping school health across the country — including school nurses in the news, timely student health topics, important policy developments, and featured articles from The Journal of School Nursing and NASN School Nurse . Can't find School Health Headlines in your inbox? SUBSCRIBE NOW! To ensure you receive future issues and prevent them from going to spam, you may need to add Naylor as a safe sender in your email contacts. LEARN HOW.

2026 NASN Distinguished Service and Recognition Awards: Nominations Due March 1

By NASN Inc posted 02-10-2026
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NASN is seeking nominations for the 2026 NASN Distinguished Service and Recognition Awards. Would you like to recognize an organization or individual that has provided outstanding service, consistently supported, or uniquely contributed to NASN, a special NASN project, school nursing, or school health services at a national level? Learn more about the awards and nomination process. Please submit your nominations by March 1, 2026 .

Now Available: School Nurse Day 2026 Proclamation and Logo

By NASN Inc posted 02-02-2026
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The proclamation and logo for National School Nurse Day on May 6, 2026, are available now to support early outreach and recognition efforts. Proclamation requests may take up to eight weeks to process. A social media toolkit will be released in April to help amplify the vital role and impact of school nurses nationwide.

A Message from the NASN President

By Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN posted 01-29-2026
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I am shocked and deeply grief-stricken by the recent ICE-related events, including the tragic death of a nurse last week. This moment is not abstract for me. One of my adult children owns a home very close to where George Floyd, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti were killed. After George Floyd's murder, when the National Guard was marching outside of their home, their neighbor was shot in the face with a rubber bullet simply for sitting on her porch. They left for several weeks at that point for their own safety. About six months ago, my child and their spouse rented their home and left the country. While many saw that as an extreme step, they told us then that something ...

New Year, New Goals: Help Students Quit Vaping for a Healthier Future (Sponsored Content)

By NASN Inc posted 01-29-2026
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This content is sponsored by NASN Strategic Sponsor UL Research Institutes’ Chemical Insights. As the calendar flips to January, conversations about New Year’s resolutions fill classrooms and hallways. For students who vape, this season presents a life-changing opportunity to quit and embrace a fresh start. Last year, more than two-thirds of middle and high school students who vape reported trying to quit. As trusted health professionals, school nurses are uniquely positioned to guide students toward healthier choices and help them turn their resolutions into reality. The State of Youth Vaping In 2019, at the height of the youth vaping epidemic, ...

NASN Names Congresswoman Jen Kiggans as 2026 Lillian Wald Award Recipient

By NASN Inc posted 01-28-2026
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printable version For Immediate Release January 28, 2026 Contact: Jennifer McNally National Association of School Nurses jmcnally@nasn.org SILVER SPRING, MD — The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) has named Congresswoman Jen Kiggans of Virginia’s Second Congressional District as the recipient of the 2026 Lillian Wald Legislator/Public Policy Award for her introduction of the NURSE (Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere) Act . Named for Lillian Wald, the first school nurse, the award recognizes a legislator or public policy official who has supported or uniquely contributed to NASN, school nursing, or school health ...

New NASN Position Brief: Nurse as a Legally Protected Title in Schools

By NASN Inc posted 01-23-2026
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Protecting the title nurse protects your role—and the students you serve! NASN affirms that the title nurse is a legally protected title that applies only to the professional registered nurse (RN), the licensed practical nurse (LPN), the licensed vocational nurse (LVN), or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Individuals who are not licensed nurses may not use or practice under the title nurse or school nurse . Protecting this title is essential to the health, safety, and well-being of students and school communities. View the position brief .

Beyond Bandaids: How We Build the Next Generation of School Nurses

By NASN Inc posted 01-22-2026
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In the latest episode of Beyond Bandaids, National Association of School Nurses CEO Terri Hinkley is joined by Matt Hickling, Chief Nursing Officer of Davin Healthcare, for a timely conversation about school nurse workforce challenges and the future of school health services. Drawing on his experience as a school medical director and advanced practice provider, Hickling discusses why traditional staffing models no longer reflect the realities of today’s student populations and why workforce solutions must be tailored to community needs rather than relying on outdated nurse-to-student ratios. The episode explores innovative, evidence-based ...