National Association of School Nurses

02/03/2026

Connie Ivey, the lead nurse for Columbus County Schools, shares tips on dressing for cold weather. https://ow.ly/LliR50Y5GmI

Improper clothing can affect student learning and focus, a Columbus County official says.

02/03/2026

National School Nurse Day is May 6, 2026!

Start planning now—the official proclamation and the logo are available. Proclamation requests can take up to eight weeks, so don’t wait. https://ow.ly/gXN450Y5BxI

02/03/2026

When a student began choking during lunch, Pine Grove Area School District teacher Russ Frantz utilized quick thinking, courage, decisive action, and training to prevent a tragedy. This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of . https://ow.ly/khLl50Y4zsc

Never in his two decades of teaching had Russ Frantz had to use his Heimlich maneuver training to help a student, but that changed recently at Pine Grove Middle School. As sixth grader Brielle Burn…

02/02/2026

New year, new goals—for student health.
A new guest blog from NASN Strategic Sponsor UL Research Institutes’ Chemical Insights highlights how school nurses can support students who want to quit va**ng, address common misconceptions, and promote healthier choices in the year ahead. Read how evidence-based education and trusted guidance can make a lasting difference for students. 🔗https://ow.ly/amBW50Y5tqq

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02/02/2026

Thanks to the quick action, training, and presence of Northvale Public School nurse Joan Bohan and basketball coach Mike Schulman, a scary situation had a beautiful ending. These saved the life of a student who went into cardiac arrest.
https://abc7ny.com/post/school-nurse-coach-save-14-year-old-boy-went-cardiac-arrest-during-basketball-game-northvale-public/18444825/

A school nurse and basketball coach are being hailed as heroes after reviving a boy who collapsed and stopped breathing while playing basketball at a school in New Jersey.

01/30/2026

School nurses are navigating increasingly complex parental rights laws that can affect student care. This article from the Network for Public Health Law explores how politics and policy intersect with school health—and what it means for nurses on the front lines.
🔗 https://ow.ly/tiUO50Y1rRO

School nursing is essential healthcare for many school-aged children, and federal protections for parental rights already protect parents' ability to make decisions about their child’s health and education. However, many states have recently introduced parental rights legislation in response to a ...

01/30/2026

St. Landry Parish know education is key as cases increase across the state—combining health surveillance with education for students, staff, and families on symptoms, everyday prevention, vaccination, and when to stay home to keep classrooms healthier. https://ow.ly/Hn4550Y3ZHk

St. Landry Parish School Board

Class was in session Tuesday afternoon—but the lesson wasn’t math or reading, it was more about staying healthy.

01/29/2026

Dickson County Schools continues to prioritize and safety with a in every building and all schools earning the designation. Under the leadership of Mary Morrow, MSN, RN, the district's strong policies, staff training, and preparedness reflect a deep commitment to keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

The Dickson County Schools’ (DCS) School Health Department is committed to keeping students healthy and safe. This commitment to meeting students’ health needs is demonstrated by providing funds for a school nurse in each of the district’s school buildings, which exceeds the State’s recommen...

01/29/2026

Join UL Research Institutes’ Chemical Insights for a new 2026 webinar series: Chemical Safety for Individual and Community Health. The first session, Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
explores emerging computational toxicology tools that are transforming chemical risk assessment.
Register here: https://ow.ly/uOsf50XXojk

01/28/2026

Colorado are emphasizing the basics as season continues: proper handwashing, healthy eating, good sleep habits—and knowing when to stay home. “Stay home if you are sick,” Anna Davis, BSN, RN, NCSN -School Nurse Coordinator at Hayden School District, advised, “and take precautions to stay healthy.” https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/school-nurses-encourage-parents-to-stick-to-how-sick-is-too-sick-guidelines/

School nurses at Hayden School District were back in the classroom this week reminding and teaching kindergarten students about proper hand-washing and healthy eating and sleep habits as flu season continues. Anna Davis, a nationally...

01/28/2026

NASN has proudly named Congresswoman Jen Kiggans the 2026 Lillian Wald Public Policy Award recipient for her leadership in advancing the NURSE Act to strengthen access to school nursing in rural and underserved communities. https://ow.ly/Quom50Y57bU

Please join us in congratulating Rep. Kiggans on this recognition.

01/28/2026

Meet Shea Pugh, named the 2025 Virginia School Nurse of the Year, "a lifetime achievement!" https://ow.ly/NEpM50Y1oyK

Virginia Association of School Nurses Windsor High School

Windsor High’s “Nurse Shea” earns VASN’s 2025 School Nurse of the Year award for her leadership in student health, mental health support, and cardiac emergency preparedness.