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Do you hold a National Certification of School Nursing, or have you been impacted by a school nurse that does? Now is your chance to say thank you because Certified Nurses Day is coming up March 19th!

Learn more about your NBCSN by visiting nbcsn.org

Celebrate Certified Nurses Day with us in one week on March 19th!

Whether you’re a certified nurse, or have just been impacted by one, your story matters! Visit: https://ow.ly/IJsj50YncgE to share how you have been impacted by the dedication, expertise, and compassion of a Certified Nurse!

Prevent Blindness is hosting their third annual Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Awareness Week as Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026. Check out more information below! 👇🏼

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a condition caused by abnormal development of retinal blood vessels, occurring as a complication of preterm birth and/or low birth weight. ROP may lead to partial or complete vision loss if the condition is severe and the retina detaches. Effective screening, timely treatment, and ongoing eye care are essential for preventing ROP- associated vision loss. ROP is a leading cause of lifelong visual impairment.

Prevent Blindness offers a library of FREE resources on Retinopathy of Prematurity. These resources, part of the Prevent Blindness ROP Education and Support Program, were created to educate and support families of children with ROP and increase awareness about ROP in the general public. This content will be highlighted by Prevent Blindness throughout the third annual ROP Awareness Week, Feb. 23 to March 1, 2026. The Free resources include:

A dedicated website at https://preventblindness.org/retinopathy-of-prematurity-rop/, including a page with resources for families.

Family-friendly ROP fact sheets in English and Spanish:
What is Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)?
How is ROP Diagnosed and Treated?
What Do I Need to Know About My Child’s ROP and Lifelong Vision Health?
Free video series in English and Spanish featuring medical experts and parents of children with ROP sharing:
The process of the ROP eye exam, why it is important, and how parents can prepare.
Importance of adhering to follow-up treatment plans after leaving the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Experiences and helpful suggestions on accessing early intervention programs
Insights for parents on caring for a baby with ROP and navigating the healthcare system for their child.
Advice on seeing surplus among children with ROP and advocating for them to reach their fullest potential.
Several social media graphics to post.

For more information on ROP, contact Prevent Blindness at [email protected].

ROP Awareness Week is supported by funding from

See below about an important NASN Survey that closes March 1st!👇

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) invites you to participate in the 2025-2026 National School Nurse Workforce Survey. Your responses directly support NASN’s efforts to advocate for greater visibility, resources, and support for school nurses nationwide.

There is less than one month remaining, and the survey will close on March 1, 2026. If you have already participated, thank you!

Time commitment: Up to 30 minutes
Eligibility: Active nursing license + currently providing school nursing services in a school setting

Each school nurse must request an individual survey link to help us track an accurate response rate:
🔗 https://nasn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5yDVdm6pN6qC9Js

Survey results are confidential, and you will never be individually identified.

This study has been approved by the Advarra Institutional Review Board (IRB) under an exempt category of review (Pro00089462).

Thank you for considering participating, and for all you do to support student health every day.

⏰🗓️ Join us online TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 3rd at 3pm for a webinar in collaboration with HEALWA.

Here is a little information from HEALWA about their services:

Are you a licensed RN, LPN, ARNP? SIGN UP FOR THE HEALWA LIBRARY TODAY! All licensed nurses in Washington State have access to HEALWA, an online library of evidence-based resources including journal articles, patient education, ebooks and databases. Continuing education is also available through Lippincott Nursing CE Connection. HEALWA was created by the Washington State Legislature to improve patient care in Washington State. HEALWA provides access to the premier medical journal in the United States: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), maintains a document delivery service to obtain requested articles HEALWA does not subscribe to, and provides online training to allow users to take advantage of resources to assist with patient care decisions.

Sign up today and start using HEALWA at: https://heal-wa.org/help/getting-started/

You can scan the QR code to join the webinar, or join us by clicking the link below: 👇
https://washington.zoom.us/j/96096603250