Summer Institute for School Nursing at Longwood University in Farmville, VA July 8th: Pre-conference July 9-11: Main Conference $75 for pre-conference sessions $175 for July 9-11 Registration fee includes; Meals as indicated, lodging on campus, CEU’s, resource bag Click HERE to register. Deadline to register is June 19, 2019 at midnight. —
Virginia School Nurse of the Year
Congratulations to Jasmine Wood, from Alexandria, Virginia on being selected as the 2018 Virginia School Nurse of the Year! Jasmine is the School Nurse at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy in Alexandria City Public Schools. She has over 18 years of experience as a registered nurse, with the last 7 years in school health. As a school Read More
Record Numbers for Virginia School Nurses at 2018 NASN Conference
Virginia School Nurses were in record attendance at the 50th Anniversary Celebration during NASN’s Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Collecting, recording, and the usage of data to help advance the practice of school nursing was an important focus during this year’s conference. Join us at NASN’s Annual Conference next year in Denver, Colorado!
NASN School Nurse Chat–Summer Safety
Dr. Bryan Tompkins, orthopaedic surgeon at Shriners Hospital, and Virginia NASN Director Kae Bruch joined Donna Mazyck, Executive Director for the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), for the ‘NASN School Nurse Chat – Summer Safety‘ recorded in May. This NASN School Nurse Chat Podcast focuses on summer safety, the importance of receiving appropriate care Read More
2018 Summer Institute for School Nursing
Click the link below to register! Registration now open for 2018 Summer Institute for School Nursing! July 9-11, 2018 Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia July 8 – 9, 2018: Pre-conference Sessions July 9-11, 2018: Main Conference More…
2018 NASN President’s Challenge
Join the celebration of NASN’s Golden Anniversary by adding your contribution of $1 for each year NASN has served needs of students & school nurses! Read More
VASN Celebrates Certified Nurses
A list of Nationally Certified School Nurses in Virginia can be found here.
American Academy of Nursing Press Release: Vital Role of School Nurses in Ensuring Health of Nation’s Youth
BIG NEWS for School Nursing! The American Academy of Nursing recently released a policy brief calling for “all students to have daily access to a full-time, baccalaureate prepared, registered nurse in school.” You can read the full brief HERE. “This report provides an incredible tool that we can use to support the students in our Read More
House and Senate Budget Update
Author: Becky Bowers-Lanier On Sunday, February 18th, the House and the Senate both released their 2018-2020 biennium budgets. The budgets varied drastically by more than $600M dollars, the biggest difference being the inclusion of Medicaid expansion in the House but not the Senate. The fiscal difference between the budgets may create a challenge during budget conference. Read More
A True Leader in School Health Retires: Best Wishes to Janet Wright
VASN would like to congratulate Janet Wright on her retirement and offer our well wishes! After becoming a school nurse at Rural Point Elementary School in Hanover County, Janet joined VASN in November 2000. She has been an active member of the association and has served as the Treasurer and NASN Director (1/14-12/17). In her Read More