On 1/11/16 unfortunately Governor Christie pocket vetoed S-1501/A-1431, the bill establishing minimal educational requirements for school nurse certification. NJSSNA should be proud that we were successful in getting it passed in both houses – this is quite an accomplishment. It is also a prime example of how NJSSNA members organized and advocated together by contacting legislators on this important school nursing issue.
NJSSNA believes that these minimal educational requirements are necessary to prepare CSNs to maintain the highest level of quality healthcare for New Jersey students. Assemblywoman Marlene Caride has reintroduced the bill now known as A-1256 and NJSSNA will continue to rally once again to get it passed!