California School Nurses Organization

CSNO Summer School Nurse Academy-2018

In response to CSNO membership needs, CSNO is launching another round of school nurse academies. These 8 hybrid sessions academies comprise of 3 in person and 5 online learning experiences.  Topics include: 1. School Nurse Roles, Credentialing, Education Organizational Systems, School Nurse Supervision, Academy Overview-In Person.
2. Immunization and Child Health Disability Prevention; Legal Aspects in School Nursing-Online.
3. Clinical Assessment and Growth and Development Review-In Person.
4. Care Coordination: Multi-Tiered System of Support, Student Study Team, and Special Education Continuum; Required Staff Training-Online.
5. Medication Administration; Vision Screening-In Person.
6. Safe Schools and Emergency Response-Online.
7. Population Health; Injury Prevention and Safety, Models of School Health Care; School Nurse Image-Online.
8. Financing School Health Programs; Expanded Learning Programs-Online
Participants may earn BRN or University Credit but not both.
Continuing Education Contact Hours
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP#0426. Up to 60.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours available and included in CSNO Academy Costs
University Credit
The Teachers College of San Joaquin is offering 4 University Credit at $85/unit. University Credit is not included in CSNO School Nurse Academy price
Dates and Locations
June 11-13, 2018-Handford Elementary School District Board Room
June 26, July 9 and July 16, 2018-Sonoma County Office of Education
July-16-18, 2018-San Joaquin County Office of Education
August TBD-Ventura County Office of Education

To find the academy registration, click on the button below and then at the top of the page click on view by location.

CSNO State Board Vacancies

CSNO is soliciting candidates to serve on the CSNO State Board as the incoming CSNO President Elect (succession to President, then Past President) and Treasurer for the 2019-2021 term. Elected successful candidates will be installed at the 2019 69th Annual CSNO Conference, which will be held at the Monterey Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course, February 14-17, 2019.  You must be a member in Good Standing to serve on the CSNO State Board. If you are interested in serving please complete the information below. If you have questions, please contact Kathy Ryan at kathy.ryan@csno.org

    CSNO State Board Prospective Candidate Information

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69th Annual Conference Call For Presenters

CSNO has launched its call for presenters for the 69th Annual CSNO Conference, which will be held February 14-17, 2019 at the Monterey Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa on the Del Monte Gold Course.  There will be preconference and conference activities as well as a School Nurse Academy strand. 

CSNO State Conference Bulletin

School Nurses of California Foundation

The School Nurses of California Foundation (SNOCF) provides financial support for:
  • ​  Programs and supplies to help keep students healthy and ready to learn.
  •   Unfunded legislative mandates that can improve the health and well-being of California students and the         school community.  
  •   Assistance with funding of data collection, reports, and technology, focused on improving school health.
  •   Organizations that promote and enhance the value of school nursing.
  •   School Nurses who conduct and publish research working to improve the health of California students.

2018-2019 CSNO
Membership Drive Underway!

CSNO membership drive is underway for the 2018-2019 school year. CSNO membership runs from July 1 to June 30th. All CSNO memberships will expire on June 30th.  To avoid your membership from expiring and take advantage of early-bird registration rates, please visit the Join CSNO Tab and register by September 30th. Membership rates will increase on October 1. CSNO members receive deeply discounted section and state conference rates, product purchases and receive one on one support as needed. 
Recruiter Reward$
     As a CSNO member, recruit one new member and be entered into a drawing for a free conference registration. One winner from each section will be selected. The new member must list you on their application as the recruiter. Recruiting Reward$ ends November 1, 2018.  Drawing will be held early November to give participants ample time to plan to attend conference the CSNO Annual Conference in February 15-17, 2019 at the
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course. Pre-conference intensives held on February 14, 2019 are not part of this offer.
 *(You must be a current CSNO member to be eligible for Recruiter Reward$. Recruiting Reward$ are nontransferable).

School Nurses of California Foundation (SNOCF) 
Launches Mini-Grants

SNOCF has just opened a brand new mini-grant cycle and has made available 3 more mini-grants for school nurses and school districts.   The time frame for applications to be submitted is April 15th – May 15th, 2018. For more information, please click on the link below.

CSNO Leadership Retreat-August 3-5, 2018
Registration Now open

Registration for the CSNO 2018 Leadership Retreat is now open.  This retreat is geared toward building your capacity as a CSNO leader.  CSNO State and Section leaders serving in the 2018-2019 term are invited to attend leadership, with the exception of section secretaries, products and board members at large (unless serving as a substitute for another committee chairperson. The retreat will be held at the San Francisco Waterfront hotel in Burlingame CA and will kick off at 5 p.m.  Should you have additional questions, please call Sheri Coburn 209-601-4888.

CSNO Member Input Sought

In preparation for our Leadership Planning efforts, CSNO is seeking membership input.  Please take a few moments to complete the member survey.  Not a member? Please join CSNO.

Vision Screening Project Update

CSNO is pleased to announce that the Vision Screening Project production underway with an anticipated completion date of May 31, 2018. The project is designed to certify new school nurses and update seasoned nurses in vision screening evidenced-based practices and approaches. CSNO will be taking presales of the product. 

Greenbook Update Underway

CSNO is pleased to announce a committee has formed to revise and update the 2011 version of The Greenbook; Specialized Physical Healthcare Services in the Educational setting. According to CSNO State Publications Chair, Charlotte Sense, "The Greenbook will have a new look and updated information.  Instead of being a physical book, the updated version will be available in modules.  School Nurses will only need to purchase those modules that are relevant to their educational setting."  Said Sharon Sinclair, CSNO State Special Education Chair, "This is exciting. There have been many changes since 2011 and our committee is looking forward to this opportunity."  If you are interested in serving on the committee to update this document, please email CSNO State Publications Chairperson, Charlotte Sense at charlottesense@gmail.com

Vision Screening Update

March 3, 2018 The CDE is projecting agenda-sizing the Vision Screening Guidelines and projecting the Guidelines being placed on the California State Board of Education Agenda in May.  As a result of this being placed on the agenda, the process of public comment will begin. CSNO will notify it's members via the CSNO newsletter when the public comment period opens.

A Day in the Life of a
School Nurse

Inside California Education is a public television series that explores the challenges, issues and stories of public education.  Recently the station highlighted school nursing.  Please feel free to share with your school communities
http://vids.kvie.org/video/3000507949/

American Academy of Pediatrics
May 2016
Policy Statement
Role of the School Nurse in Providing School Health Services
COUNCIL ON SCHOOL HEALTH

AAP Policy Statement on Off-Label
Medication Use

The American Academy of Pediatrics has a position statement on the use of off-label medication use with children. The purpose of off-label use is to benefit the individual patient. Practitioners use their professional judgment to determine these uses. As such, the term “off-label” does not imply an improper, illegal, contraindicated, or investigational use. Therapeutic decision-making must always rely on the best available evidence and the importance of the benefit for the individual patient.

Faces of California School Nurses

Name: Terri Lindsey

School District: Hanford Elementary School District

 CSNO Section: Central Valley

Area of Specialty: TK-6th grade general education and special education
Years as a school nurse: 8 years.

Areas worked prior to becoming a school nurse: Emergency Department/Level III Trauma Center

What you love about school nursing: I love working with students and their families. I am passionate about identifying areas of need outside of the school setting, and connecting families with available resources in the community. I also really enjoy teaching health related topics in the classroom. 

How have you impacted the life of a student or family: It can be difficult for parents to send their child to school, particularly when their child has a chronic health condition that requires medical management during the school day. I focus on establishing a positive rapport with the student and the family, and I communicate with the parent as often as possible. I have established close relationships with several of my students and families over the years, but there is one particular student and family that I connected with on a much deeper level. This family was very appreciative of the nursing care that their child received at school. She would verbally share how thankful she was and would bring the staff thank you gifts or welcome back to school gifts with kind notes of appreciation. We exchanged funny texts, shared pictures, laughed, and even shed a few tears together over the years. This student and her family definitely touched my heart and I will remember them for the rest of my life. I just hope that I impacted their lives as much as they impacted mine.  
Hobbies: I have three children ages 7-17, and I enjoy spending time with them. I like to read and make crafts. I love visiting historical landmarks and traveling. Photography is another passion of mine. I plan to take some photography classes for enjoyment this year.     
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Additional information you would like people to know about you: I grew up in a small town called Squirrel Valley, which is in the mountains in Kern County. I rode a bus about twenty to thirty minutes to school every day. Some students rode way longer than me! There was only one stop light in the main town. When I was in high school, there were two fast food restaurants. We didn’t have a mall to shop at. We only had one radio station to listen to. I have fond memories of listening to Paul Harvey and The Rest of the Story at lunchtime. When I was seventeen years old and a senior in high school, I gradated early and moved to Bakersfield. I moved fourteen times over the next six years. My mom started calling me a gypsy because I liked to move around a lot. Without much warning, I would just pack up and go somewhere new. Once, I went to visit my sister in Arizona for a week. I had such a great time there that I came back to California, quit my job, and moved in with her!         


If you are interested in nominating yourself or another school nurse please complete this form and return it along with a photo to communications@csno.org

Helping children deal with traumatic events

In light of recent events, CSNO would like to share some resources with school nurses and health services departments on helping children cope with traumatic events.
Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event

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