National Association of School Nurses (NASN)

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.

Mission:
To optimize student health and learning by advancing the practice of school nursing.

Vision:
All students will be healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

Core Values:
• Child Well-being
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Ethics
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Scholarship