Dear School Nurses, NYSASN Members and Board of Directors,
On behalf of the New York States Association of School Nurses, I would like to thank everyone that attended the NYSASN Annual Conference at Albany Hilton in Albany NY. The Conference Committee had worked very hard to bring you an outstanding educational offering. I know many of you were pleased at the knowledge you gained as well as the networking opportunities you had. NYSASN offers excellent education conferences and represents school nurses at the state level. Our conferences offer more than educational opportunities. It’s a time to have fun and unite with our school nurse colleagues. It was great meeting many of you at the Conference.
Your attendance indicated your desire to remain current, vital and involved. It is a tribute to wanting to utilize “best practice” knowledge and procedures each day. I know that everyone that attended had personally and financially sacrificed time to be at the conference. The NYSASN board of directors thanks each of you for attending.
As you know, membership in your professional organization is considered a standard of excellence in your school nurse practice and shows your commitment to our profession. We applaud you for this commitment! NYSASN is the only professional organization in the state that solely represents school nurses. If you are not already a member, I urge you to consider joining. Your membership provides access to numerous resources, and keeps you informed of the latest issues affecting school nurses from Albany and throughout the country. If you already are a member, I want to thank you for your continued support of NYSASN’s Mission.
We are now busy working on School Nurse Orientation (SNO) for August 4, 2025 until August 6, 2025 in Skaneateles Falls, NY. If you are a New School Nurse School Nurse, it's a perfect Program for you. SNO Conference will provide a comprehensive overview of school nursing. It will provide a new school nurse a review of New York State Education Laws and the guidelines governing school nurse practice.
Finally, I want to thank you for taking care of our NYS students. I hope that your participation today increases your professional success and we thank you for all you do while “Caring for New York’s Future.” As Florence Nightingale once said, “Let us never consider ourselves finished nurses … we must be learning all of our lives." Together we are stronger!
Sincerely,
Jill Kenney RN
President NYSASN