About

History

The California School Nurses Organization (CSNO) was formally organized in 1950 after 2 years of meetings for "the promotion of comprehensive and constructive school health programs. and for the promotion of professional advancement of school nurses."

Since the 1950's, CSNO has been promoting and strengthening the role of school nurses in the educational community. Today the organization's goals are professional development, legislative advocacy, and communication among school nurses, membership recruitment, public relations, governance, and leadership development.

The CSNO state office is now located in Sacramento, near the State Capitol. The state of California is divided into five CSNO sections: Northern, Southern, San Diego Imperial, Bay Coast, and Central Valley. Please view the Board lists and membership page for more detailed information.

Membership

CSNO has approximately 1400 members throughout California . CSNO members serve children from birth through 22 years of age in all school settings.

Governance

The twenty-four member Board of Directors meets three times during the year. CSNO's Executive Committee consists of six elected officers and the Presidents of the five geographic sections representing the entire state of California . The Executive Committee acts for the organization throughout the year.

Accomplishments

Click these links to see, download and/or print the CSNO 

 Accomplishments in 2005 

 Accomplishments in 2006

 Accomplishments in 2007

2007 NurseWeek Excellence Award Nominees: Gayle and Melinda - Click for picture and announcement.