California School Nurses Organization
Optimizing Student Health and Enhancing Learning
CSNO Scholarships and Research Awards NOW open
It's the new fiscal year and CSNO has launched three scholarship/awards. All deadlines for these respective awards are December 15.
Support for students, school nurses and others during Fire outbreak
Last year, CSNO gave over $7,000 in scholarships, in partnership with Job's Daughter International, to students and a school nurse who had lost everything in the Northern California wildfires. This year, fire season is back with a vengeance and therefore CSNO has partnered again with Job's Daughter's International to distribute funds to students in need. Over $3,000 has been raised to support these efforts, but more can be done. School nurses may assist students or other school nurses impacted by the fire by:
1) donating to CSNO (please see CSNO 501c3 tab) and indicating it is for fire relief http://www.csno.org/csno-501c3.html; 2)donating to CTA disaster relief fund https://www.ctamemberbenefits.org/Life%20Events/Disaster%20Relief%20Fund 3)donate to the American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation If you are unable to donate, the American Red Cross has shared there is a significant blood shortage. Anyone who donate during the month of August is eligible to receive a $5 Amazon card. CSNO Annual Report
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Vision Screening Guidelines Advance before State Board of Education-Slated for October
CSNO has worked in conjunction with the California Department of Education to update the Guidelines for Vision Screening in California Schools since 2015. In partnership with a grant from School Nurses of California Foundation, CSNO convened a vision screening taskforce comprised of CSNO School Nurse members, Pediatric Ophthalmologists; Optometrists, community members and other eye care specialists to update the document, which was last published in 2004. Statutory changes and technology have ushered in the need for updated, nonbinding guidelines. The Guidelines are slated to go before the State Board of Education in October. Following their presentation to the State Board of Education, the public will have an opportunity to comment. CSNO will keep our members apprised of the document's progress.
CSNO & Job's Daughter's International Partnership Update
This past year CSNO partnered with Job's Daughter International for a philanthropic venture entitled Project Confidence. Project Confidence provided over $60,000 in hygiene products to students throughout California. Job's Daughters of International developed "Sparkle" Bags, which they sewed from hand and then filled the bags with hygiene products such as shampoo, soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste and floss as well as sun screen. Within their communities, the Job's Daughters then connected with local school nurses to disseminate the Sparkle Bags to students who could benefit from such products within the respective school community. Coupled with Sparkle Bag efforts, CSNO and Job's Daughters also provided 14 $500 scholarships to students who lost everything, including their homes, in the Santa Rosa fire. According to Sheri Coburn, CSNO President, "This partnership was a win/win and benefited students throughout California." As shared by Mr. Kendall Mills, Associate Grand Guardian of Job's Daughters International, "Together everyone achieves more. That is the meaning of TEAM! Though we could only make a dent in the need, students have benefited throughout California."
Sponsor, exhibitor and advertiser opportunities are NOW AVAILABLE! CLICK HERE for more information and to register your commitment. Register by December 14, 2018 and SAVE 10% on the overall cost of your commitment.
School Nurses of California Foundation
The School Nurses of California Foundation (SNOCF) provides financial support for:
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Vision Screening Training |
CSNO has launched the Vision Screening Training program that provides an update for currently practicing school nurses and meet the California certification requirements for credentialed school nurses and credentialed teachers (under the supervision of a credentialed school nurse) to conduct vision screening. This training provides lecture and practical application of current evidenced-based vision screening practices. If you were a school nurse academy attendee, please contact Monika at the CSNO office 916-448-5752 to register. 4.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours are available for this training. CSNO is an approved provider for California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider License # 04269.
Dates and Locations:
Sept 11-9:00am-2:00pm-Shasta Union High School District, Redding
Sept 24- 9:30 am to 3pm- Orange County Department of Education, Costa Mesa
Sept 25- 8am to 12:30pm- Ventura County Office of Education, Camarillo
Nov 3- 8am to 12:30pm- San Diego County Office Of Education, San Diego
To access training, click on button below, on the page click on view by location.
Provider License # 04269.
Dates and Locations:
Sept 11-9:00am-2:00pm-Shasta Union High School District, Redding
Sept 24- 9:30 am to 3pm- Orange County Department of Education, Costa Mesa
Sept 25- 8am to 12:30pm- Ventura County Office of Education, Camarillo
Nov 3- 8am to 12:30pm- San Diego County Office Of Education, San Diego
To access training, click on button below, on the page click on view by location.
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).
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).
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: Bree-Anna Williamson
School District: San Diego Unified School District
CSNO Section: San Diego/Imperial
Area of Specialty: Connecting with high schoolers!
Years as a school nurse: 4 years
Areas worked prior to becoming a school nurse: Hired fresh out of nursing school!
What you love about school nursing: I love watching the kids mature and hearing how their priorities change as they navigate their high school years. I have watched students go from fighting every week their freshman year, to maintaining a 4.0 GPA and becoming captain of a sports team.
I love that my office is considered a safe and open-minded space; that I am able to provide a listening ear and advice when asked.
I love that I am able to be challenged by my students and can dialogue with them about difficult topics in their lives or in the world.
And I love being part of a collaborative team that communicates and advocates for the students.
How have you impacted the life of a student or family: I could tell you many stories about emergency cases I have assisted in, or difficult health situations that were solved. However, what I feel is more important is the everyday consistency. As nurses we have an innate compassion and the knowledge of how important it is to heal the whole student. So for me, getting dozens of kids bringing me their stellar progress reports or showing pride in how their attendance or grades have improved or being asked to help with college essays or applications, is more impactful than the sensational.
Hobbies: I enjoy working on my fixer upper house, hiking, cooking, baking, and spending time with my family.
Additional information you would like people to know about you: I would like to tell all the school nurses thank you and that you are appreciated. Despite being stressed, overwhelmed, and overworked, remember to find joy in simple victories. And as cheesy as it sounds, we are making a difference, even from the bottom of all that paperwork!
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
School District: San Diego Unified School District
CSNO Section: San Diego/Imperial
Area of Specialty: Connecting with high schoolers!
Years as a school nurse: 4 years
Areas worked prior to becoming a school nurse: Hired fresh out of nursing school!
What you love about school nursing: I love watching the kids mature and hearing how their priorities change as they navigate their high school years. I have watched students go from fighting every week their freshman year, to maintaining a 4.0 GPA and becoming captain of a sports team.
I love that my office is considered a safe and open-minded space; that I am able to provide a listening ear and advice when asked.
I love that I am able to be challenged by my students and can dialogue with them about difficult topics in their lives or in the world.
And I love being part of a collaborative team that communicates and advocates for the students.
How have you impacted the life of a student or family: I could tell you many stories about emergency cases I have assisted in, or difficult health situations that were solved. However, what I feel is more important is the everyday consistency. As nurses we have an innate compassion and the knowledge of how important it is to heal the whole student. So for me, getting dozens of kids bringing me their stellar progress reports or showing pride in how their attendance or grades have improved or being asked to help with college essays or applications, is more impactful than the sensational.
Hobbies: I enjoy working on my fixer upper house, hiking, cooking, baking, and spending time with my family.
Additional information you would like people to know about you: I would like to tell all the school nurses thank you and that you are appreciated. Despite being stressed, overwhelmed, and overworked, remember to find joy in simple victories. And as cheesy as it sounds, we are making a difference, even from the bottom of all that paperwork!
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
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