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,
It has been one full year since Covid-19 entered our world and turned it upside down. In this past year, we have faced challenges never seen before in school nursing. As always, school nurses faced the challenges head on, and have proven to be valued members of the districts’ pandemic response teams. Our communities have grown to see us with a new perspective—we are experts in the fields of infection control and contact tracing. Many of us are .. (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
- Register Now for School Nurse Orientation, August 9-11, 2021, at Welch Allyn Lodge, Hill-Rom Inc., Skaneateles, New York.
- Stop the Bleed Coalition Offers Student Scholarships and Free Educational Training Kit
- Free Webinar May 19th: Refractory Epilepsy and Hard to Control Seizures
- Save the Date! NYSASN Annual Conference November 5 & 6, 2021
- Participate in this School Nurse Survey on Adolescent Mental Health Interventions
- NY State of Health: Open Enrollment for Child Health Plus and Extended Period for Qualified Health Plans
- NY Project Hope Provides Mental Health Resources—Check Out Their New Logo and Newsletter
- Check out SchoolNurseNet to Get the Latest SN Answers and Updates
- NYS Education Department Releases Updated Guidance on Coronavirus to Ensure Continuity of Learning and Nutrition Services
- Coronavirus: Q & A from NYSDOH
Archive
Joanne Bardin
NYSASN is saddened to announce the passing of our friend, colleague, and secretary, Joanne Bardin. Joanne served the NYSASN board of directors and the children of New York State for many years. We are thankful to have had the opportunity to have worked beside her, and we offer our sincere condolences to her family.
School Nurse Orientation
August 9 – 11, 2021
at The Lodge at Welch-Allyn
Hill-Rom Inc.
Skaneateles, New York
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.
School Reopening – Checklist for School Nurses
The NYSASN Board of Directors re-entry committee has developed a check-off list of guidelines (based on CDC and DOH/SED guidelines) for school re-entry. This list addresses safety and preparedness. It is a resource for you to use that lists items to consider as you prepare for re-entry. View and download the full checklist here.
NYSASN Releases Back to School Statement
New York’s School Nurses are Prepared for the start of the 2020-2021 School Year. Whether students return to school in person, in a hybrid model, or remotely, New York’s school nurses are well prepared and are ready to welcome their student’s back to the classroom. Read the full statement here.
Questions Relating to NYSDOH Reopening Guidance:
NYS Education Department Releases Guidelines for School Re-openings
Health Screening Waiver: The Commissioner’s regulations are amended to provide that hearing, vision and scoliosis screenings required to be provided by public schools are waived for the 2020-21 school year due to the COVID-19 crisis, unless the screening is otherwise deemed necessary.
CDC Grades K-12 Readiness and Planning Tool: This toolkit from the CDC will help ensure your school is prepared for student re-entry with a check list of steps needed to ensure a safe return.
Click for the most recent updates on COVID-19 from: CDC NYSCSH NASN
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