National Association of School Nurses
About Us
The National Association of School Nurses supports the health and educational success of children and youth by developing and providing leadership to advance school nursing practice by specialized registered nurses.
The National Association of School Nurses is classified under the Internal Revenue Code as a 501(c)(3) Public Charity.
Contact Information
The National Association of School Nurses
8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 420
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 240-821-1130
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Articles by National Association of School Nurses
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Controlling Influenza Among Children: A 1-2-3 Approach
With flu season here, many parents across the country are finding themselves caring for children who are sick with...
Topics: Childhood Flu -
When Sickness Strikes: Know When to Keep a Child Home From School
A parent’s decision to keep a child home from school when he or she is sick can sometimes be a difficult one. No...
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Flu Season Advisory: Special Advice for Parents of Children with Chronic Diseases
It is especially important to protect children with chronic diseases from the flu, as they are at increased risk for...
Topics: Childhood Flu | Childhood Long Term Illnesses -
Getting Schooled in Polio - A Fact Sheet
What is polio? Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by poliovirus, an enterovirus....
Topics: Childhood Immunizations -
Getting Schooled in Pertussis - A Fact Sheet
What is pertussis (whooping cough)? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can...
Topics: Childhood Immunizations -
Facts About Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal Disease Snapshot Meningococcal disease is a rare, but potentially deadly, bacterial infection that can...
Topics: Childhood Immunizations -
Ways Your School Nurse Can Help Children with Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Below are seven ways your school nurse can help children who have allergies and anaphylaxis Educate the child about...
Topics: Childhood Allergies -
Meningitis
The Basics What Is Meningitis Meningococcal meningitis, a form of meningococcal disease, is a serious bacterial...
Topics: Childhood Immunizations -
Information About OTC Cough Medicine Abuse
Cough Medicine OTC cough medicines containing the active ingredient dextromethorphan (DXM) have been providing families...
Topics: Teen Alcohol and Substance Use -
Information About Prescription (Rx) Abuse
Substance abuse professionals point to teens looking to medicine cabinets to get high as a disturbing form of substance...
Topics: Teen Alcohol and Substance Use
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