It's not too late to register for this webinar and start your new school year off with something just for you!  Attend Developing Resiliency: 6 Powerful Strategies for School Nurses to Thrive at Work and leave with at least one action that you can take immediately to increase your resiliency. Learn more or register for this webinar scheduled for today, Thursday, September 1, 2016, 4:00-5:00 P.M., Eastern

School nurses advocate for equitable access to care for all students. As the new school year unfolds and concerns abound regarding the costs of prescriptions, students and families want to know how to access lifesaving medication in the event of anaphylaxis. NASN sought and obtained the following resources for school nurses to provide to families who need epinephrine auto-injectors for their children: Generic/Branded Epinephrine Auto-injector and reduced co-pays for insured purchasers of EpiPen and access for uninsured persons.

NASN members pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree may apply for this scholarship now through October 15, 2016. Learn more.

NASN members pursuing a post baccalaureate certification or graduate degree may apply for this scholarship now through October 15, 2016. Learn more.

NASN members seeking financial support to participate in an advocacy education program may apply for this scholarship now through October 15, 2016. Learn more.

Join this discussion about immunization registries in the All Member Forum and share your experiences with your colleagues. Login to SchoolNurseNet and find the discussion on the home page.

Webinar Thursday, September 8, 2016, 6:00 p.m. Eastern
SchoolNurseNet is a community building tool that brings school nurses together. It's built to support busy professionals and be easy to use. If you are new to SchoolNurseNet or just want to be more efficient with using SchoolNurseNet, attend this webinar. You will learn short cuts to posting a new discussion message, tagging resources, searching, and creating a network of peers. Register now.

The U.S. Department of Education, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and the Ad Council have partnered to create the public service campaign, Absences Add Up. The campaign features a series of digital and out of home PSAs that drive parents to AbsencesAddUp.org. Parents/caregivers will find information and resources to help ensure their children attend school each day. 

As students begin the new school year, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are calling on states and districts to help enroll students in healthcare coverage during school registration processes and ensure students have access to the health coverage they need. The Children's Defense Fund and the School Superintendents Association developed the Insure All Children toolkit to provide school and community leaders and parents and child advocates with a framework to build community support for connecting children to health insurance through schools.

During September, NASN is partnering with the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation to raise awareness of pediatric cardiomyopathy, the number one cause of sudden cardiac arrest and heart transplants among young people. Children's Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month urges families to #KnowYourHeart to learn the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of cardiomyopathy. For more information visit Children's Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month.

For communities cleaning up from the current flooding in Louisiana or preparing in case a flood strikes, learn about preventing, identifying, and getting rid of mold from the Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Information Gateway.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 4:00 P.M., Eastern
"Webside" vs. Bedside Manner: Telehealth for Allergies & Asthma webinar. Learn about the current telemedicine landscape and why video and mobile health technology lends itself to allergy and asthma care. Register today.

This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN, officially endorsed by NASN, and/or hosted by one of NASN's Affiliate school nurse organizations.  Access the calendar. 

This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2016 calendar.