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.
The Decision Is Yours
All NYSASN members are encouraged to voice their opinion on whether or not to join with the National Association of School Nurses.
May 2019
Dear NYSASN Members,
NYSASN’s Board of Directors is committed to enhancing the professional excellence and personal satisfaction of its membership. Ever mindful of our mission, “To advance the practice of school nursing and enhance the educational success of students by promoting quality health services,” we feel compelled to explore the benefits that unification with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) might offer to you, our valued members, and to the children we care for.
NASN provides guidance for the practicing school nurse to reach the goal of supporting student health and academic success by developing a framework for professional school nursing practice. Unifying with NASN will provide endless networking opportunities, a stronger unified voice with advocacy efforts plus professional and educational benefits. Please take a few minutes to read more about this proposed unification here.
Sincerely,
Gail Hall, DPL, RN
President, NYSASN
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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 School Nurse Colleagues,
NYSASN takes pride in offering quality speakers and current topics at our annual conferences. Our Conference Committee is very proud of the specifically developed program for school nurses which will be presented this fall in Latham, NY. Click here to view the “Save The Date” flier for our 33rd Annual Conference.
Hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Gail Hall, DPL, RN
President, NYSASN
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- Statement on Legislation Removing Non-Medical Exemption from School Vaccination Requirements
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Immunization Requirement Updates
On June 13, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation removing nonmedical exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children to help protect the public from the worst measles outbreak in more than 25 years.
These changes reflect the seriousness of ensuring all children are properly immunized. Perhaps the most important change to the regulations is the requirement that physicians are now required to enter the reason for their medical exemptions in NYSIIS. In addition, it requires the use of medical exemption forms approved by the New York State Department of Health or New York City Department of Education; a written statement from a physician is no longer allowed.
Learn more about the latest changes to NYS DOH Immunization Regulations by clicking on the links below:
Links:
NYSDOH Webinar: Measles and the Repeal of Non-Medical Exemptions for NYS Healthcare Professionals – August 13, 2019
NYSDOH Immunization Requirements FAQs
NYSDOH Fact Sheet: New Law on School Vaccination Requirements
NYS (ny.gov) School Immunization Requirements – Emergency Regulations
