Welcome to Central Valley Section
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Dear Central Valley School Nurses, The mission of the California School Nurses Organization is to ensure that school nurses optimize student health and enhance learning. Our Central Valley Section CSNO Leadership team is here to support school nurses who are working hard every day to ensure that each and every student receives competent, appropriate health care at school. Our Central Valley Credentialed School Nurses work hard to provide appropriate health services to a culturally, socioeconomically diverse community. Central Valley School Nurses rock! As the Credentialed School Nurse, we are the experts in caring for students in school. School nurses are uniquely qualified to conduct nursing assessments that include physical health, mental health, and social and economic needs, all of which impact the well-being of children daily. We work hard to overcome barriers, facilitating access to health care and social services. We have multiple roles such as supervisor, trainer/educator, coordinator, case manager, collaborator, assessment, evaluation for health and safety of our students, just to name a few. Most often, we are the first health professional our students see. I do not know how many times, I have had a parent ask me “can you look at my child’s throat”, or the student says “ my mom said to have the school nurse check me.” I invite you to attend our section conference, which features local medical professionals who share their expertise through interactive presentations. Our state conferences features presentations from state and national health care professionals. They will be virtual this year due to Covid 19, but we are putting together some great speakers on current topics, not limited to Covid 19. We cordially invite you to join us on Facebook, and to participate in our section and state conferences. Please join us!! Central Valley Section EventsFriday, July 29 to Sunday, July 31, 2022 CSNO Leadership at Burlingame Central Valley Section NewsBeverly Miller ScholarshipThe Beverly Miller Scholarship was established in 2012 as a tribute to Beverly Miller and her dedication to the support of the profession of school nursing. One award in the amount of $1,000.00 will be given. All requirements must be submitted electronically by the deadline.
Qualifications:
Central Valley Scholarship
The Central Valley California School Nurses Organization (CV-CSNO) offers a Graduate Scholarship Program for School Nurses working toward the completion of their credential in School Nurse Services or higher education learning programs. One award in the amount of $1,000.00 will be given. All requirements must be submitted electronically by the deadline.
Qualifications:
Deadline: October 1st, 2022 - APPLY HERE!
Valley Children's Newsletter
Central Valley Section BoardElected Board Positions
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VacantAdolescent Health2020-2022 |
VacantEarly Childhood2020-2022 |
 Caitlyn PendleySchool Health Services Leader2020-2022 |
 Marylouise CastanoSpecial Education2020-2022 |
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About the CSNO Central Valley Section
Central Valley Section by Charlotte Brandt, Past CSNO State President
In 1965, the Central Section of CSNO (one of four sections) had 204 members and spanned from Central Coast to Nevada Border, north from Kern to the Bay Area. A steering committee to investigate the idea of breaking off from the Bay/Coast area was formed and first met in Fresno on March 5, 1965. Ruth Thomas was named chair. A "Call to Charter" was held on May 17, 1969 to get enough signatures to petition CSNO to start the Central Section.
CSNO State President Margaret Helton noted in her 1969 annual report that the Central Valley Section was chartered as the fifth Section of CSNO. The new section was formerly the eastern half of Central section. Following separation, it was decided by the members to name the Western remaining half as Bay Coast Section.
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