Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize the role of school nurses in the educational setting. We use this day to honor all our school nurses for bridging healthcare and education, providing care coordination, advocating for quality student-centered care, and collaborating to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential.
National School Nurse Day is celebrated annually on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 (National RN Recognition Day) and ends May 12 (Florence Nightingale's birthday).
Texas School Nurses Organization celebrates and acknowledges the accomplishments of School Nurses in Texas, their efforts in meeting the needs of today’s students by improving the delivery of health care in private and public schools, and their vital contributions to our local communities by helping all students remain healthy, safe, and ready to learn - and live - to their fullest potential.