May 11, 2016, Governor Christie has declared "School Nurse Day" proclaiming "... WHEREAS, school nurses focus on prevention and well-being for students and families through education regarding healthy lifestyle choices and management of chronic diseases; and WHEREAS, quality school health services demand school nursing skills and practices based on strong scientific evidence and ongoing education for the health and safety of students; and WHEREAS, the ongoing efforts of our nurses as they support the students of New Jersey should be recognized..."