NASN Definition of School Nursing |
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School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential.
Adopted by the NASN Board of Directors February 2017.
Adopted by the NASN Board of Directors February 2017.
OSHNA's
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The Overseas School Health Nurses’ Association is a professional organization supporting school nurses employed outside the continental United States. OSHNA is an affiliate of the National Association of School Nurses.
Adopted by the OSHNA Board of Directors April 2018.
Adopted by the OSHNA Board of Directors April 2018.
VisionPromote optimal student health in support of academic achievement.
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MissionTo optimize the health and academic success of students by advancing the role of the professional school nurse.
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Core Values and Goals
- Scholarship – Prepare and support continuing education opportunities and inspire national school nursing certification.
- Leadership – Empower members to forge leadership roles in their schools, communities and professional organizations.
- Excellence – Maximize distinction within the profession of school nursing by encouraging professional development through life long learning and inspire distinction within profession of school nursing.
- Diversity –Promote worldwide membership while cultivating diversity and embracing individual qualities.
