CALIFORNIA SCHOOL NURSES ORGANIZATION

 

CSNO Fall Section Conferences are Here!


CSNO Happy Hour
Wednesday, October 19; 2:45-4:15 pm

Legislative Update and School Nurse Advocacy
Lydia Bourne, MA, RN, PHN, Bourne and Associates, CSNO Lobbyist

Lydia Bourne has served as the CSNO Lobbyist, CSNO Executive Director, and School/Public Health Nurse colleague.  Lydia has been successful in advocating for School Nursing issues including as of late the State School Nurse Consultant and Office of School Based Health. Lydia was instrumental in working with then Senator Wolk to put SB 276, which allowed for Free Care expansion of the LEA Medi-Cal Billing Option in California.  Lydia is well respected and has learned many secrets to advocating for school nursing issues.  Come learn about Legislative updates, best practices on advocacy and enjoy a toast to Lydia as she journeys into retirement.  1.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours will be offered.  The California School Nurses Organization is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP #04269.  This opportunity is open to all school nurses.

Topic: Legislative Update and Advocacy
Time: Oct 19, 2022 02:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

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 CSNO Happy Hour-CSNO Members only
Friday, November 18; 2:45-4:00 pm

 
CSNO is pleased to present Vision Screening Evidenced Based Practice & Pandemic Impact. Please join us on Friday, November 18 at 2:30 to 4:00 to meet with Premilla Banwait, OD, FAAO, Assistant Clinical Professor, UC Berkeley School of Optometry, Pediatric and Binocular Vision Clinic.  Dr. Banwait will address updated research, the impact of the pandemic on children's vision and how school nurses and eye health care providers can partner to work towards children's vision health.

When: Nov 18, 2022 02:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
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CSNO will offer 1.25 Continuing Education Units for this professional learning experience.
The California School Nurses Organization is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP #04269.

Adolescent School Health Academy

CSNO is pleased to announce is newly released Adolescent Health School Nurse Academy.  This academy is specifically designed for school nurses that work with Adolescents.  It was developed by school nurse presently practicing in the Adolescent Health educational settings. These modules explore important elements to consider when working with the adolescent population. 16 hours of Continuing Education Contact Hours are provided through the California Board of Registered Nursing. The California School Nurses Organization is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP #04269

Take me to the Adolescent Health School Nurse Academy

CSNO Online Learning
CSNO is pleased to announce the release of new online learning opportunities. These new online learning opportunities may be found under the CSNO Products page.  These modules were developed by school nurses for school nurse.  CSNO also recently released a adolescent school health academy; all completely online.  Individuals that complete academy courses receive continuing education contact hours from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
The California School Nurses Organization is an approved provider of continuing education contact hours by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP #04269.
 
 Updated Guidelines 22-23 school year have been posted.


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 Central Coast-November 5, Lucia Mar, 602 Orchard St, Arroyo Grande

CSNO Casts RFP for Lobbyist Position

Lydia Bourne, the Lobbyist for the California School Nurses Organization (CSNO), is retiring October 30, 2022.  CSNO is in search of a new Lobbyist. CSNO has developed and released an RFP for this contract position. 

Take me to the RFP

 CSNO State Board Call for Candidates

California School Nurses Organization has launched the call for three CSNO State Board positions: CSNO State President-Elect with succession to CSNO President (2023-2025); CSNO State Treasurer (2023-2025) and NASN Director (2024-2027).  Candidates must be CSNO members in Good Standing. Individuals will be installed at the 73rd Annual CSNO State Conference in Riverside, which will be held February 16-19, 2023 during the CSNO Business meeting. Ballots will be disseminated mid-October.  Candidates will be notified of results early November. Deadline for submitting your application is September 30, 2022. Please click on the link below.

Policy Statement

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.
Off label AAP Position Statement
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.
Day in the life of a School Nurse