Elizabeth Elliott, president of the Maryland Association of School Health Nurses, highlights that #schoolnurses are strongly positioned within their school communities to politely and respectfully educate about why vaccines are important for health and safety in a school setting. https://ow.ly/ltvJ50T4izx #schoolhealth #studenthealth #publichealth #immunizations #vaccinations #backtoschool
National Association of School Nurses
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Silver Spring, MD 4,482 followers
NASN Mission: To optimize student health and learning by advancing the practice of school nursing.
About us
The National Association of School Nurses is a non-profit specialty nursing organization, incorporated in 1979, which represents school nurses exclusively. NASN has 16,000 members and 50 affiliates, including the District of Columbia and overseas. Mission: The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) advances the specialty practice of school nursing to improve the health and academic success of all students.
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http://www.nasn.org
External link for National Association of School Nurses
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- Health, Wellness & Fitness
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Silver Spring, MD
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- Nonprofit
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1100 Wayne Ave.
Suite 925
Silver Spring, MD 20910, US
Employees at National Association of School Nurses
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#Schoolnurses, could you use an easy-to-access collection of resources designed to support you in your practice as you start a new school year? Look no further; explore NASN's Back-to-School Tips & Tools page today! https://www.nasn.org/bts #backtoschool #schoolnursing #schoolhealth #studenthealth #NASNStrong
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With federal pandemic relief funding set to expire and #schools eliminating school-based health care positions, districts must invest in, work with, and value the remaining staff to continue providing resources to support #studentmentalhealth. https://ow.ly/TpZY50T4gBB #schoolnurses #studenthealth #mentalhealth #adolescenthealth
Teen Mental Health Showing Signs of Improvement
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Enhance your understanding of the legal framework governing data privacy and sharing in #schools and earn NCPD contact hours➡https://ow.ly/nHea50SU9ZG. #schoolnurses #dataprivacy #studenthealth #schoolnursing
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Cheers to the 2024 Immunization Champion Award recipients, whose dedication and passion inspire all of us committed to promoting #immunization in our communities! A special shout out to Minnesota's Tara Goebel, school nurse and health services coordinator, who took advantage of a funding opportunity to bring #immunizations to her community, increasing access and significantly decreasing the number of students facing exclusion from school. https://ow.ly/YsXu50T22sn #ImmunizationChampion #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #SchoolNurses #StudentHealth #SchoolHealth #NurseLeaders Association of Immunization Managers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention South Washington County Schools
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Drug overdose deaths have significantly increased among young people, and much of this increase has been driven by synthetic opioids like #fentanyl. This National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day™, get NASN's no-cost #Naloxone Education Toolkit, assisting #schoolnurses and other school leaders in assessing and addressing the drug overdose crisis. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ThHB50PYhUc. #narcan #endoverdose #schools #FacingFentanyl
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Jefferson County Public Schools' use of school-located #vaccination (SLV) clinics as part of an established strategy for increasing vaccination rates in schools positively impacts the health of a broader community. https://ow.ly/FPSX50SW4At #schools #schoolnurses #studenthealth #publichealth #backtoschool #schoolhealth #healthequity #access #immunization Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
'This is a success story': CDC director praises JCPS for student vaccination initiative
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Congratulations to NASN's Karen Graf, who won the Distinguished Partner Award from the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council for her part in their vaping prevention campaign, Be Smart Don't Start. The award recognizes individuals whose collaboration has had a lasting impact on advancing the goals and priorities of the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council. Graf and Robbie Gondara, Program Director at Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council, are shown with one of the posters from the campaign.
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Explore Cuba with NASN! Don’t miss out on an incredible opportunity to join the NASN delegation on a journey to Havana, Cuba. Discover the rich culture, engage with local health professionals, and gain insights into Cuba's healthcare system -- with a focus on the #schoolnurse. This is a unique experience designed to broaden your perspective and enhance your professional knowledge. 🔗 Spots are limited, so secure your place today! https://ow.ly/q0uT50SZwov #NASNCuba #HealthcareExploration #NurseLeadership #CulturalExchange #NASNTravels
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Melissa Smith, BSN, RN, a #schoolhealth specialist, brings a #nursing perspective to the Texas Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council. https://ow.ly/7BL150SU6i7 #schoolnurses #NASNStrong #PANS #mentalhealth
Texas Governor appoints local nurse to key pediatric health advisory council
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