NYSASN continues to support legislation that would ensure a nurse in every school,
a school nurse for the inspection of pupils, and a minimum of one school nurse per school building.
Please join us in our efforts to support the role of the school nurse. Read more here.
New York State
Association of School Nurses
Caring for New York’s Future
Our Mission: To advance the practice of school nursing and enhance the educational success of students by promoting quality health services.
President’s Message
Dear NYSASN Members:
Each year the New York State Association of School Nurses canvasses its Board of Directors and membership for school nurses who can guide our organization in its mission. We seek school nurses who have shown their desire to “advance the practice of school nursing” and have demonstrated leadership qualities while serving on the Board of Directors or in their school and local communities. Our nominating committee completed their review process for 2022, and we are proud to present our President- Elect candidate, Jill Kenney from Zone 14. We are still seeking a candidate to run for office of Treasurer. All inquiries should be directed to Jacki O’Donnell, Past President at pastpresident@nysasn.org.
Please read Jill’s statement to get to know her and cast your vote. The online ballot (read more here)
Membership
As of January 1, 2020, all membership dues for both NYSASN and NASN (National Association of School Nurses) are processed through NASN.
Click here to learn more, become a member, or renew your membership.
News and Announcements
- Congratulations 2022 EISN Award Recipients
- Important Information and Changes to Child Health Plus Insurance
- Sign Up Now for Northwell Health’s 3rd Annual Back-to-School Behavioral Health Forum
- Call 988—the National Mental Health Hotline
- Support NYSASN’s Goal for Mandatory School Nurse in Every School
- Save the Date: NYSASN Annual Conference coming April 22, 2023
- Register Today for the NYS School Environmental Health Conference
- Check out SchoolNurseNet to Get the Latest SN Answers and Updates
Archive
2022 NYSASN Distinguished Service Award
from the Western New York Educational Service Council
Zone 13 representative, Barbara Baer, accepted this award at a recent dinner hosted by the Western New York Educational Service Council. Please see below for a transcript of the remarks made by her former superintendent during the presentation.
It is my honor and privilege to conclude our program by introducing this year’s recipient of the Dr. Robert W. Heller Distinguished Service Award. The WNYESC created this award- also known as the Friend of the Council Award- in honor of the exceptional qualities and legacy of Dr. Robert W. Heller who served as the WNYESC Executive Director from 1966-1998 while also serving as a professor emeritus in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy in the SUNY University at Buffalo’s Graduate School of Education. During his tenure, Dr. Heller had a widespread influence on educational leadership across New York State.
In recognition of the critical role played by school nurses… (read more…)
NYSASN Appreciates School Nurses!
This year school nurses face exceptional challenges as schools reopen in the midst of a pandemic. In recognition of those who go above and beyond the ordinary in their efforts to maintain the health, safety and morale of their schools we have created the School Nurse Everyday Hero Recognition. We’re still looking for those school nurses who go above and beyond! Send in your submissions today!
Each month we will review submissions detailing school nurses that deserve special recognition. The application can be filled out telling us the specifics about what you’ve done, or in recognition of a colleague. Each individual deserving of the School Nurse Everyday Hero Recognition will have their name, photo and description of their efforts posted on the NYSASN website.
