Unfortunately, I have a conflict during this time slot and will be unable to join you all. I'm so sorry! I hope to meet you all in person at other times during the conference. I'd love to see you at my Thursday breakout session, Frequent Flyers or Preparing to Soar - The Effect of Stigmatizing Language on School Health!
Also, please feel free to visit me at the SNAP Health Center booth at some point in the week. Look for the lady with a bunch of white hair and crazy glasses :)
See you soon!
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Kimberly Garrett
Nursing Informatics Trainer
Ohio Association of School Nurses
Dayton, OH United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-14-2025 21:21
From: Cynthia Samuel, PhD, RN, CSN-NJ, FNASN
Subject: DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (DEI SIG) MEETING!!
Hello School Nurses!
We are just a little over a week away from our annual Conference, and it's time to get excited for our first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting in Austin, Texas! Your enthusiasm, interest, and consistency enabled us to successfully establish our SIG to promote equity, celebrate diversity, and foster inclusiveness within NASN. This group provides a safe inviting space for school nurses to explore and address biases that affect their personal and professional growth. Our DEI SIG meeting is scheduled for Saturday June 28th 11:30 AM-1:00 PM room Lonestar C in the JW Marriott. Are you ready to meet other colleagues, and participate in some engaging conversations? We have lots of exciting ground to cover in getting our SIG up and running so bring your energy, talent, and ideas. Come ready to volunteer for the various committee positions within the group. Our strength as a SIG, and as a nursing specialty comes from phenomenal school nurses like you with diverse perspectives and experiences to share. Safe travels, and look forward to meeting you!
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[Cynthia] [Samuel] [PhD, RN, FNASN]
[School Nurse]
[School Health Consultant]
[New Jersey] [USA]
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