Welcome to the NJSSNA

Political Action: Speak Up and Be Heard!  Go to “Advocacy” to see NJSNA CEO Pat Barnett’s presentation from the May dinner meeting.

New message from Brenda Porter, President.  Go to “About” to see the message and School Nurse Day letter from Brenda.  Click here for the 2012 School Nurse Day Proclamation.  New advocacy materials posted too!  Click on advocacy and read more!

NEWS FLASH!  The Epilepsy Task Force will be holding public hearings and gathering input.  Go to “News” to find out how you can participate.

NASN and NJSSNA are looking for several parents/guardians who are willing and able to attend a national summit on student health in late 2012 or 2013.   To find out more, click on “news.”   This is time sensitive: deadline is May 7, 2012!

Thinking about going to NASN in San Francisco?  Click here NASN Conference Scholarships 2012 to find out more!

For all the news, tidbits, updates, and more, click on “news.”

  • Asthma Friendly Schools Update!

  • NJSSNA honors school nurses!

  • NJSSNA Conference: A Smashing Success!

County Association News! Go to County Associations to read more!

Other Stuff………
  • 2012 NASN Election Begins March 15th!  Are you a voting member? Don’t miss your chance to vote in this year’s election.  Ballots will be cast online unless you already requested a paper ballot.  Click on the “NASN Elections” graphic at www.nasn.org to learn more!
  • South Jersey school nurses in the trenches!  Go to “News” to read the AC Press article!
  • Looking for the updated A-45?  Click on the link. http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/health/records/hha.pdf
  • Want to increase parent engagement at your school?  Go to “News” for a new tool developed by NSBA!
  • Read about the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program.  Go to News or Resources to see how your school can become part of this great program!
  • School Nurses: More than First Aid: Go to News to read and article by NASN’s interim director.

Mission: The New Jersey State School Nurses Association seeks to improve health and educational outcomes for children and youth by building the capacity of school nurses to promote school and community wellness and deliver high-quality healthcare in the school setting.

Vision: A school nurse in every school, leading the way to wellness for the entire school community.

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