NASN Limited

About NASN Limited

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a non-profit specialty nursing organization dedicated to advancing the practice of school nursing. Originally established on July 4, 1968, as the Department of School Nurses under the National Education Association (NEA), the organization's primary goal was to establish school nurse credentialing standards across all states. The association was incorporated as an independent 501(c)(3) public charity in 1977, separating from the NEA in 1979 to become the hub for state-level school nurse associations. A significant milestone occurred in 1974 when President Ford proclaimed the fourth Wednesday in January as National School Nurse Day, a national recognition that continues today. NASN's business model is centered on its membership, which includes nearly 20,000 school nurses across 49 state affiliates and an overseas chapter. The organization generates revenue through membership dues, educational programs, publications, and a strategic sponsor program that allows corporations to align with its mission. The association's core mission is to optimize student health and learning by providing its members with the resources and support needed to be leaders in school health. Its clients are exclusively school nurses, for whom it serves as a primary professional resource. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of services and products. It publishes two key journals, *The Journal of School Nursing* and the *NASN School Nurse*, and offers members access to clinical practice guidelines, position statements, and other professional documents. Educational opportunities are a major focus, with an annual in-person conference, virtual learning events, and an online Learning Center providing continuing education contact hours. Furthermore, NASN is an active advocate for its members, lobbying for federal legislation that affects school health services, such as increased funding for school nurse placement and the Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere (NURSE) Act.