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 Colleagues,
A lot of information is being presented in the media regarding the Novel Coronavirus. Thousands of people are affected in China and we, as school nurses, are on the front lines, poised and ready to take action, should it become an issue here in New York State.
(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
- March 26th is Purple Day®, a Global Awareness Day for Epilepsy, Sponsored by the Anita Kaufmann Foundation
- T1D Free School Nurse Training Program from Westchester/Fairfield/Hudson Valley Chapter of JDRF
- Coronavirus: Q & A from NYSDOH
- NASN Annual Conference Information
- New York State School Nurses—Collect and Share Your Data!
- 2020 School Nurse Orientation
- Mental Health Matters Day – March 11, 2020
- Free epilepsy training for school nurses, students and education personnel, in Zones 5 through 10.
- Become a Nationally Certified School Nurse in 2020
Archive
Results of the Unification Vote
During NYSASN’s annual conference in November, membership passed the motion for unification with the National Association of School Nurses. The joining of these two associations will help to strengthen our voice as a professional organization and increase the educational resources available to our membership. The unification process will begin after January 1st, with more detailed information to follow on our website. Read more about the changes coming to the membership process here.
Visit our dedicated NASN page to learn more.
NYSASN’S 34th Annual Conference
November 6-7, 2020
Batavia, New York
Batavia Downs
8315 Park Road
Batavia, NY 14020
Friday, November 6th will be the banquet/awards dinner.
Saturday, November 7th will be the one day conference.
