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Appendix

APPENDIX A

Mission and Vision Statements from the National Association of School Nurses (NASN)

Definition of School Nursing
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.

NASN’s Mission
To optimize student health and learning by advancing the practice of school nursing.

NASN’s Vision
All students will be healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

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

Strategic Plan Goals for 2017 - 2020:

I. Engage School Nurses in student-centered 21st century school nursing practice.

Objectives
1. Advocate for positive student outcomes by advancing an accurate school nurse public narrative.
2. Develop members, leaders and affiliates, through resources, tools and programs.

II. Forge shared leadership in the development of healthy communities.

Objectives
1. Partner with child health advocates to develop healthy communities.
2. Facilitate school nurse knowledge and influence to build a culture of health in communities
where students live, learn, work, and play.
3. Explore the benefit of an advisory council to further the mission and vision of NASN.

III. Support student outcomes using population health data and research.

Objectives
1. Inform school nurses in the application of data to practice.
2. Facilitate collection, analysis, dissemination and use of data.
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