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.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The New York State Association of School Nurses Board of Directors is inviting you to attend this year’s General Membership meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 7 pm, virtually. At the meeting you will meet the NYSASN Board, hear updates from our Committee Chairs and have the opportunity to ask questions. In addition, three motions will be discussed and voted on by our membership. The motions included are:
If you wish to attend, please RSVP to our membership chair, Anne Pawlowski, at membership@nysasn.org by December 10th.You will receive an email with a zoom link for the meeting after membership status has been verified. Please note: Only those members who paid “active” membership dues will be eligible to vote on these motions, but all members are welcome to attend.
SAVE THE DATE:
2023 Annual Conference
Emergency Care in Schools
April 21st Banquet and Awards
April 22nd Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton in Syracuse, NY
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.
News and Announcements
- NYSASN Sadly Announces Passing of Former President
- Antibiotic Awareness Week
- National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Free CE on “Lead Poisoning in Children and Pregnant Women”
- Important Information on Healthcare Worker Bonus
- Your Professional Organization Needs You!
- Congratulations 2022 EISN Award Recipients
- Important Information and Changes to Child Health Plus Insurance
- Call 988—the National Mental Health Hotline
- Support NYSASN’s Goal for Mandatory School Nurse in Every School
- Check out SchoolNurseNet to Get the Latest SN Answers and Updates
Archive
Upcoming NYSASN Free Webinars
January 19th and January 26th, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
Two sessions will be offered by Contact Community Services on “PAX Tools.” They teach effective strategies to reduce conflict and help children manage their own behavior.
March 23, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
Brenda Aldrich, RN, a Bleeding Disorder Nurse Educator at CVS Specialty Health, will present on “Understanding and Care of Students with Bleeding Disorders.”
Webinars are offered to all NYS school nurses.
NYSASN Appreciates School Nurses!
Visit our Everyday Hero page to learn about school nurses who have made a life and death difference within their school communities.”
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.
