May 6 - National School Nurses Day

Happy National School Nurses Day! On the Wednesday of National Nurses Week, this day honors any and all school nurses who care for the children in the schools every day. School nurses promote learning through healthy children.   

  

School nurses are often the first place a student thinks to go when they don’t feel well or have been hurt. But they also provide a wealth of information that supports a successful education as well.  

The observance reminds us of all the reasons the nurse is available to your school. They provide more than bandaids for scrapes on the playground and check for fevers when a child shows the first sign of illness.  

School nurses are first responders for medical concerns and administer mid-day doses of medication.  

They advocate for students, too. In a school setting, school nurses make referrals for pediatric care when necessary. As a team member, school nurses play a vital role in guiding students to healthy lifestyles.  

All the roles of a school nurse lead to healthier students who are better prepared for learning. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Thank a school nurse you know! Send them a card of appreciation or a gift you know they will enjoy. Give them a shout out using #NationalSchoolNurseDay to share on social media.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW15B-4lMrc 

On July 4, 1968, the National Education Association established the Department of School Nurses (DSN), an association dedicated to the advancement of school nursing practice and the health of school-age children.   

Over the next few years, each state established its own school nurses association under the umbrella of the Department of School Nurses.   

In 1974, 38th U.S. President Gerald Ford proclaimed the fourth Wednesday in January as National School Nurse Day. 

School nurses are now nationally recognized and celebrated for contributing to the health and well-being of the nation’s students.  

For more information on this day visit the website below regarding National School Nurse Day.

https://www.nasn.org/advocacy/school-nurse-day 

How can you observe or acknowledge a school nurse today? 

#NationalSchoolNurseDay 

@SchoolNurses 

@AmericanNursesAssociation 

@nichecinema 

DATES 

May 12, 2021 
May 11, 2022 
May 10, 2023 
May 08, 2024 
May 07, 2025 
May 06, 2026 
May 12, 2027 
May 10, 2028 
May 09, 2029 
May 08, 2030