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
Aug. 28, Sept. 11, and Sept. 25-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.

School Nurse Academy

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

69th Annual Conference Call For Presenters
(Proposals Submission Deadline: July 31, 2018)

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.

69th Annual Call for Presenters

69th Annual Conference
Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities

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.

69th annual- exhibitors click here

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.

Leadership Retreat Registration

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.

SNOCF

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.

Mini-Grant Application

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/

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

Vision Screening Training

CSNO is pleased to launch 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:
May 30- 8am to 12:30pm- San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton
May 30- 1pm to 5:30pm- San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton
Jun 13- 8am to 12:30pm- Hamilton Elementary School, Hanford
Jun 19- 8am to 12:30pm- San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton
Jul 16- 8am to 12:30pm- Sonoma County Office of Education, Santa Rosa
Jul 18- 8am to 12:30pm- San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton
Sept 25- 8am to 12:30pm- Ventura County Office of Education, Camarillo
To access training, click on button below, on the page click on view by location.

Vision Screening Training

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).

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

Policy Statement

AAP Policy Statement on Off-Label
Medication Use

Off label AAP Position Statement

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

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