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PSNI is dedicated to advancing school health care by providing innovative software solutions that improve health outcomes, optimize workflows, and empower K-12 health professionals globally.
We've all heard that sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle and yet, it's often not prioritized.
During Student Sleep Week (Sept 14-18) the American Academy of Sleep Medicine breaks down the fundamentals here:
aasm.org/healthy-slee...
During Student Sleep Week (Sept 14-18) the American Academy of Sleep Medicine breaks down the fundamentals here:
aasm.org/healthy-slee...
Pediatric sleep research can help Make Our Children Healthy Again
Student Sleep Health Week highlights how healthy sleep supports learning, focus and well-being, with AASM tips for families and educators.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
We've all heard that sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle and yet, it's often not prioritized.
During Student Sleep Week (Sept 14-18) the American Academy of Sleep Medicine breaks down the fundamentals here:
aasm.org/healthy-slee...
During Student Sleep Week (Sept 14-18) the American Academy of Sleep Medicine breaks down the fundamentals here:
aasm.org/healthy-slee...
For the 4th consecutive year, PSNI is offering its Professional Development Webinar series focused on providing school health providers with timely, actionable information that they can incorporate into their practices.
Find out more or sign up here: www.psnihealth.com/webinars
Find out more or sign up here: www.psnihealth.com/webinars
September 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM
For the 4th consecutive year, PSNI is offering its Professional Development Webinar series focused on providing school health providers with timely, actionable information that they can incorporate into their practices.
Find out more or sign up here: www.psnihealth.com/webinars
Find out more or sign up here: www.psnihealth.com/webinars
🟢Nursing contact hours (0.5 contact hours for each workshop) are provided by Northeastern University School of Nursing.
Learn more and sign up: psnihealth.com/webinars
Learn more and sign up: psnihealth.com/webinars
September 10, 2026 at 1:46 PM
🟢Nursing contact hours (0.5 contact hours for each workshop) are provided by Northeastern University School of Nursing.
Learn more and sign up: psnihealth.com/webinars
Learn more and sign up: psnihealth.com/webinars
Congratulations to Elisabeth Goodman, BSN, RN for being named 2026 Alabama Registered School Nurse of the Year. 🎉✨️ 💙 hooversun.com/schools/elem...
Shades Mountain Elementary nurse named Alabama School Nurse of the Year
Shades Mountain Elementary nurse Elisabeth Goodman was named the 2026 Alabama Registered School Nurse of the Year for her leadership in student and community wellness.
hooversun.com
September 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Congratulations to Elisabeth Goodman, BSN, RN for being named 2026 Alabama Registered School Nurse of the Year. 🎉✨️ 💙 hooversun.com/schools/elem...
School nurse, Charlotte Russell has published a series of books "Charlie MacDew" to help readers with dyslexia. She draws upon years of experience as a special education paraprofessional.
You can find out more about the series here: www.presspubs.com/white_bear/n...
You can find out more about the series here: www.presspubs.com/white_bear/n...
School nurse writes chapter books to help young readers
For White Bear Lake Area Schools nurse Charlotte Russell, caring for children extends beyond the health office. After spending years supporting students as a special education paraprofessional and…
www.presspubs.com
September 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM
School nurse, Charlotte Russell has published a series of books "Charlie MacDew" to help readers with dyslexia. She draws upon years of experience as a special education paraprofessional.
You can find out more about the series here: www.presspubs.com/white_bear/n...
You can find out more about the series here: www.presspubs.com/white_bear/n...
As measles continues to spread across the country it's good to know which communities and which people are most at risk. Schools are higher risk settings and a measles outbreak can severely disrupt an entire community and put some children's lives in danger. www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/thre...
The threat of more, expanded measles outbreaks looms with start of school
School starts soon in north-central Colorado and pediatrician Shen Nagel, MD, is bracing for the possibility of a measles outbreak.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
August 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
As measles continues to spread across the country it's good to know which communities and which people are most at risk. Schools are higher risk settings and a measles outbreak can severely disrupt an entire community and put some children's lives in danger. www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/thre...
We can't give this enough thumbs up! When pediatricians partner with and support school nurses, everyone wins.
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Policy supports pediatricians’ collaboration with school nurses
School nurses fulfill a broad role in leading public and community health efforts and are natural partners to pediatricians.
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August 27, 2026 at 4:23 PM
We can't give this enough thumbs up! When pediatricians partner with and support school nurses, everyone wins.
publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
This is an incredible story that demonstrates how policy can help prevent tragedy. Screening ahead of time could prevent the unthinkable.
www.mysuncoast.com/2026/08/14/s...
www.mysuncoast.com/2026/08/14/s...
Suncoast teen’s heart defect found through new mandatory screening law
"I didn't know what it was. I just wanted to know how to fix it,"
www.mysuncoast.com
August 26, 2026 at 4:19 PM
This is an incredible story that demonstrates how policy can help prevent tragedy. Screening ahead of time could prevent the unthinkable.
www.mysuncoast.com/2026/08/14/s...
www.mysuncoast.com/2026/08/14/s...
As Kindergarten vaccine rates continue to fall, school health professionals around the country are keeping a close eye on things. Utilizing reporting software to monitor student health trends across a district is one way to predict a looming outbreak and take action.
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Kindergarten vaccine rates continue downward trend
The National Association of School Nurses says it's "deeply concerned" with the Trump administration's goal to reform the childhood vaccine schedule.
www.yahoo.com
August 25, 2026 at 4:13 PM
As Kindergarten vaccine rates continue to fall, school health professionals around the country are keeping a close eye on things. Utilizing reporting software to monitor student health trends across a district is one way to predict a looming outbreak and take action.
www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...
www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...
School health is a complex topic because it contains so many different pieces of one puzzle. Nutrition is undoubtably one of them. That's why we're always glad to see initiatives like this:
www.foodservicedirector.com/k-12-schools...
www.foodservicedirector.com/k-12-schools...
Urban School Food Alliance launches School Lunch is Healthcare
The initiative aims to highlight the connection between student health and school meals.
www.foodservicedirector.com
August 24, 2026 at 4:08 PM
School health is a complex topic because it contains so many different pieces of one puzzle. Nutrition is undoubtably one of them. That's why we're always glad to see initiatives like this:
www.foodservicedirector.com/k-12-schools...
www.foodservicedirector.com/k-12-schools...
Louisiana Department of Health is asking educators, health care providers, and community leaders to talk with kids about vaping. While Louisiana ranks 3rd among teen vape usage, this is a nationwide issue that deserves attention from everyone.
ldh.la.gov/news/back-to...
ldh.la.gov/news/back-to...
https://ldh.la.gov/news/back-to-school-vaping-prevention
ldh.la.gov
August 21, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Louisiana Department of Health is asking educators, health care providers, and community leaders to talk with kids about vaping. While Louisiana ranks 3rd among teen vape usage, this is a nationwide issue that deserves attention from everyone.
ldh.la.gov/news/back-to...
ldh.la.gov/news/back-to...
After previously cutting 8 school nurse positions to accommodate the new budget, the Anchorage School District has reinstated those positions. Many parents and school nurses had voiced their concerns over student safety, calling for "one nurse, one school".
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Anchorage School District’s new regional nursing model likely preserves ‘one nurse, one school’
During budget discussions, parents said they were concerned for their children’s safety.
www.adn.com
August 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
After previously cutting 8 school nurse positions to accommodate the new budget, the Anchorage School District has reinstated those positions. Many parents and school nurses had voiced their concerns over student safety, calling for "one nurse, one school".
www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
A later start time for teens has been recommended by medical experts for years. Now, more and more schools are adopting new schedules that support human biology.
www.newswise.com/articles/pen...
www.newswise.com/articles/pen...
Penn Medicine Experts Explain the Science Behind Later School Start Times | Newswise
Later school start times may better align with teen sleep biology. Penn Medicine experts explain what that could mean for learning, safety, and mental health as Pennsylvania districts consider their…
www.newswise.com
August 18, 2026 at 2:23 PM
A later start time for teens has been recommended by medical experts for years. Now, more and more schools are adopting new schedules that support human biology.
www.newswise.com/articles/pen...
www.newswise.com/articles/pen...
EducationWeek interviewed NASN president, Lynn Nelson about the recent executive order on vaccines and how it might cause confusion at the start of the school year.
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www.edweek.org/leadership/t...
Trump's Order on Vaccines Sows Confusion as School Starts
The president of the National Association of School Nurses warns of vaccine confusion and pushback.
www.edweek.org
August 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM
EducationWeek interviewed NASN president, Lynn Nelson about the recent executive order on vaccines and how it might cause confusion at the start of the school year.
www.edweek.org/leadership/t...
www.edweek.org/leadership/t...
The recent executive order made on Monday may leave some parents wondering which vaccines are required for their children to attend public school. Like many other states have come out to say, Virginia rules have not changed.
www.alexandriabrief.com/virginias-sc...
www.alexandriabrief.com/virginias-sc...
Virginia's school vaccine rules don't change under Trump order, state says
ACPS students return Aug. 24, in a year when Virginia has recorded more measles cases than in any year since 1988
www.alexandriabrief.com
August 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The recent executive order made on Monday may leave some parents wondering which vaccines are required for their children to attend public school. Like many other states have come out to say, Virginia rules have not changed.
www.alexandriabrief.com/virginias-sc...
www.alexandriabrief.com/virginias-sc...
Being a student with a chronic illness brings its own set of challenges. Here are 5 tips for kids who need extra care when returning to school:
www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/healthier...
www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/healthier...
5 Back-to-School Tips for Students Managing Chronic Illness
After a relaxing summer, the back-to-school season can bring a mix of excitement and nerves. But when a student is living with a chronic illness, returning to the classroom or heading off to …
www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org
August 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Being a student with a chronic illness brings its own set of challenges. Here are 5 tips for kids who need extra care when returning to school:
www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/healthier...
www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/healthier...
While the return to the classroom can be exciting for some, for others it can bring anxiety. Here are some tips to help kids ease back into the new school year:
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Experts share tips to ease back-to-school stress and anxiety
As students return to the classroom, parents can help make the transition smoother by rebuilding routines and recognizing signs of anxiety.
www.news9.com
August 11, 2026 at 1:17 PM
While the return to the classroom can be exciting for some, for others it can bring anxiety. Here are some tips to help kids ease back into the new school year:
www.news9.com/oklahoma-cit...
www.news9.com/oklahoma-cit...
It's back to school season! Here are 6 tips from school nurses to help parents prepare for a healthy school year.
www.psu.edu/news/hershey...
www.psu.edu/news/hershey...
Medical Minute: Six tips from K-12 school nurses for a healthy back-to-school season | Penn State University
A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings. From physicals to vaccines and sleep routines, Pennsylvania K-12 school nurses share tips to keep kids safe and ready to learn.
www.psu.edu
August 10, 2026 at 1:32 PM
It's back to school season! Here are 6 tips from school nurses to help parents prepare for a healthy school year.
www.psu.edu/news/hershey...
www.psu.edu/news/hershey...
In rural areas it can be a long drive and often a long wait for a vision appointment. And often families don't realize their child is having vision problems until their grades start to suffer. Being proactive can help.
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Back-to-School Vision Checks: What Rural School Nurses Wish Parents Knew
Every August, rural school nurses brace for a wave of squinting, headaches, and kids who insist they feel fine when something is clearly off. Small towns and farm communities often
www.thedailyreview.com
August 7, 2026 at 1:06 PM
In rural areas it can be a long drive and often a long wait for a vision appointment. And often families don't realize their child is having vision problems until their grades start to suffer. Being proactive can help.
www.thedailyreview.com/sponsored/ba...
www.thedailyreview.com/sponsored/ba...
School nurse ratio rules vary from state to state in the US. At face value they may look like they all mean the same thing but a closer look reveals a more complex picture.
Read a full breakdown here: nurse.org/news/school-...
Read a full breakdown here: nurse.org/news/school-...
nurse.org
August 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
School nurse ratio rules vary from state to state in the US. At face value they may look like they all mean the same thing but a closer look reveals a more complex picture.
Read a full breakdown here: nurse.org/news/school-...
Read a full breakdown here: nurse.org/news/school-...
Immunization compliance in schools is something that PSNI is talking about and thinking about year round, not just in August. We'll be participating in National Immunization Awareness Month by sharing resources, information, and some of what we do as a company.
August 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Immunization compliance in schools is something that PSNI is talking about and thinking about year round, not just in August. We'll be participating in National Immunization Awareness Month by sharing resources, information, and some of what we do as a company.
We're just over halfway through 2026 with the school year right ahead, and the US now has more confirmed measles cases than in all of 2025.
You can track measles outbreaks here: publichealth.jhu.edu/ivac/resourc...
You can track measles outbreaks here: publichealth.jhu.edu/ivac/resourc...
U.S. Measles Tracker | International Vaccine Access Center
Measles outbreaks have hit multiple U.S. states, vaccination & rapid reporting are critical to limit the spread & hospitalizations
publichealth.jhu.edu
August 3, 2026 at 7:19 PM
We're just over halfway through 2026 with the school year right ahead, and the US now has more confirmed measles cases than in all of 2025.
You can track measles outbreaks here: publichealth.jhu.edu/ivac/resourc...
You can track measles outbreaks here: publichealth.jhu.edu/ivac/resourc...
Concussions remain a common injury among children yet a recent nation wide survey published by the Journal of School Nursing found that most schools lack clear policies on how to manage these events.
Read more here: www.phillyvoice.com/schools-conc...
Read more here: www.phillyvoice.com/schools-conc...
Public schools often lack sufficient support for students with concussions, report says
Schools in communities with high poverty rates are less likely to have concussion policies in place. So are small schools.
www.phillyvoice.com
July 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Concussions remain a common injury among children yet a recent nation wide survey published by the Journal of School Nursing found that most schools lack clear policies on how to manage these events.
Read more here: www.phillyvoice.com/schools-conc...
Read more here: www.phillyvoice.com/schools-conc...
As temperatures rise and more and more schools begin the school year mid-summer many schools are under pressure to update AC systems and implement measures to protect students from heat-related illnesses.
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Rising temperatures are putting students at risk of heat-related illnesses, and schools are scrambling to adapt | Fortune
Extreme heat has increased in frequency, intensity and duration, according to University researchers.
fortune.com
July 29, 2026 at 6:54 PM
As temperatures rise and more and more schools begin the school year mid-summer many schools are under pressure to update AC systems and implement measures to protect students from heat-related illnesses.
fortune.com/2026/07/27/h...
fortune.com/2026/07/27/h...