SILVER SPRING, Md.,
May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Wednesday, May 12, is
National School Nurse Day, an opportunity to acknowledge and
thank school nurses for all they do to support the health and
learning of adolescents and children across our country.
"School nurses have long been a critical health hub for
students, but the role they have played in helping to safely reopen
schools in the midst of a pandemic has been nothing short of
extraordinary," said Laurie Combe,
President of the National Association of School Nurses.
The theme for School Nurse Day 2021 is Championing the Whole
Student. This year's theme captures both the spirit and impact
of what school nurses do every day to support the mental and
physical health of students and their academic readiness:
- From managing complex, chronic conditions and detecting early
warning signs of mental health issues and then intervening to
ensure appropriate care;
- To leveling the field with regard to health disparities,
promoting healthy behaviors and amplifying the voice of student and
families and working tirelessly to see that their needs are
addressed;
- And now, navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic by testing,
tracking and vaccinating students and school personnel.
"Prior to the pandemic, schools were woefully understaffed with
regard to school nurses. The American Rescue Plan recently passed
by the Congress provides an opportunity to address this, as it
provides $122 billion for K-12 public
schools," said Donna Mazyck, RN,
Executive Director of NASN. "School districts can use the funds in
a variety of ways, including hiring more school nurses. School
nurses have an important perspective on what schools need to
operate safely and support the health, wellness and learning of
students, and we are encouraging them to engage with local decision
makers and ensure the voices of school nurses are heard."
For contact information of the NASN Affiliate Chapter in your
state, please visit:
https://www.nasn.org/about-nasn/affiliates.
Beginning on May 12, hear directly
from school nurses about the work they do on the NASN Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolNurses.
Media Contact:
Sarah Magazine
Preston Group Strategic Advisors
sarah@prestongroup.us
617.470.6755
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SOURCE National Association of School Nurses