National Association of School Nurses

What National Association of School Nurses does

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1968 and headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, that serves as the national professional voice for school nurses in the United States. The organization operates a multi-platform technology stack including a Higher Logic-powered website (nasn.org), member portal (my.nasn.org), online community (SchoolNurseNet), and a PathLMS-based Learning Center (learn.nasn.org) that delivers Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hour courses. Its core product portfolio includes the proprietary School Nursing Practice Framework, Scope and Standards of Practice publications, Clinical Practice Guidelines, a peer-reviewed Journal of School Nursing published with SAGE, the Beyond Bandaids podcast, and the NASN Weekly Digest eNewsletter.

NASN monetizes through six distinct revenue streams: recurring membership dues (annual/quarterly), one-time bookstore publication sales priced on member/non-member tiers ($8–$125), annual conference registration (NASN2026 in Las Vegas, June 29 – July 2, 2026), online NCPD course fees, transactional research data services ($700–$800 per outreach plus $50 stratification), and donations/endowment contributions. Distribution occurs through direct e-commerce via NASN's own storefront, a network of 50+ state affiliate organizations functioning as channel partners, and 5 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) targeting distinct sub-segments (Private/Independent/Parochial, Administrators, Educators, Special Needs, DEI). Strategic partnerships with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Education, and SAGE Publishing underpin its content authority and federal advocacy footprint.

Name

National Association of School Nurses

Legal name

National Association of School Nurses

Website

https://nasn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1968 and headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, that provides continuing education, clinical practice guidelines, advocacy, and peer community to school nurses across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB)

Keywords

• School nursing association
• Nursing professional development
• School health resources
• Continuing nursing education
• Nursing practice standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and quarterly membership fees for individual school nurses. Members receive special pricing on bookstore items, access to NCPD courses, and other member-only benefits.
2. Bookstore Sales: Sale of publications including the School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (4th ed.) at $27.50 for members/$38.00 for non-members, Comprehensive Text 4th Edition at $99.95 members/$124.95 non-members, and various other books and resources. Volume discounts available (10% off $285-$749, 15% off $750-$999, 20% off $1000+).
3. Annual Conference Registration: Registration fees for NASN2026 Annual Conference (June 29 - July 2, 2026 in Las Vegas) with early registration and regular registration deadlines. Pre-conference courses also generate revenue.
4. Online Courses and NCPD Contact Hours: Free online independent study courses for NASN members earning Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours. Also includes paid courses and certification programs.
5. Research Data Services: Research order fees for reaching members via email ($800) or eNewsletter ($700), plus additional stratification fees ($50) for approved research requests.
6. Donations and Endowment: Donations to the President's Endowment Challenge supporting grants, scholarships, and research. 50/50 raffle tickets sold at annual conference.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NASN is a professional membership association that equips school nurses with evidence-based clinical practice resources, NCPD-accredited continuing education, an annual in-person conference, peer-reviewed publications and practice standards, federal/state advocacy, and an online peer community. It sells individual memberships, clinical publications (Scope and Standards of Practice, Comprehensive Text, School Nurse Resource Manual), online NCPD courses, certification preparation, and conference registration, while offering free resources such as position statements, fact sheets, and podcasts to its members.

Product overview

NASN offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional resources for school nurses including an e-learning platform (Path LMS) with NCPD courses, an online community (SchoolNurseNet) for peer engagement, publications (books, journals, Scope & Standards), clinical practice guidelines and toolkits, a bookstore for resources, annual conferences, podcasts, eNewsletter (Weekly Digest), employment center, awards/scholarships, and research grants. The organization serves as the professional association dedicated solely to the school nursing profession.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SchoolNurseNet: Online community platform for school nurses to share knowledge, information, and feedback in online communities
• Beyond Bandaids

Products and services

• NASN Membership Individual professional membership for school nurses with annual or quarterly payment options; provides access to NCPD courses, member pricing on publications, the SchoolNurseNet community, journal subscription, and advocacy representation.
• NASN Bookstore Publications Online bookstore selling NASN clinical publications and practice resources, with member and non-member pricing tiers and volume discounts.
• NASN Annual Conference (NASN2026) Premier annual in-person professional development event for school nurses featuring educational sessions, networking, exhibit hall, pre-conference certification review courses, and leadership summits; the 2026 edition is in-person only at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
• Online NCPD Contact Hour Courses Online continuing education courses on the PathLMS-powered Learning Center delivering Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours for school nurses; includes free independent study courses for members plus paid courses and certification prep.
• School Nurse Certification Preparation Certification preparation and review courses for school nurses seeking national school nursing certification.
• The Legal Survival Series for School Nurses Paid educational series covering liability reduction and documentation techniques for school nurses, delivered via the NASN Learning Center.
• Research Mailing List Services Fee-based survey distribution service allowing approved researchers and organizations to reach NASN members via email ($800) or eNewsletter ($700), with additional $50 stratification fee available.
• Employment Center (Job Board) Job board platform where school nurse members can post resumes, search job opportunities, and access interviewing resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 58th consecutive annual conference
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on improving care coordination in schools, with emphasis on multidisciplinary teams supporting children with chronic health conditions. Joint resources, training, and programs available for health professionals.
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on food allergy guidelines, resources, and tools for schools and early education programs. NASN participates in CDC School Nurses Mental Health Study and other federal health initiatives.
• U.S. Department of EducationcoreOthersFederal agency with regulatory oversight affecting school health. Currently proposing legislation (One Big, Beautiful Bill) that would limit federal student loans for graduate nursing education, potentially impacting school nurse pipeline.
• SAGE PublishingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublisher of The Journal of School Nursing, providing peer-reviewed scholarly content for the profession. SAGE Writing Awards recognize excellence in school nursing publications.
• Higher LogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider powering NASN's website, member portal, online community (SchoolNurseNet), and association management systems.
• PathLMScoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system (learn.nasn.org) delivering NCPD courses, certification programs, and professional development content with contact hour tracking.
• National Education Association (NEA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical relationship dating to 1968 when Elmer Hawkins helped establish the Department of Nursing within NEA. DSN later incorporated to become NASN.
• State School Nurse Associations (Affiliates)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor50+ state-level organizations affiliated with NASN for membership recruitment, advocacy at state level, conference planning, and local professional development.
• Special Interest Groups (SIGs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternal communities focused on specific practice areas including Private/Independent/Parochial Schools, School Nurse Administrators, School Nurse Educators, Special Needs, and DEI.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/schoolnurses
• Facebookfacebook.com/SchoolNurses
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-association-of-school-nurses

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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