8 Reasons to Join the NH School Nurses Association

1.  Your Voice Counts! As a member, you have a voice in influencing agenda and legislation!

2.  Networking: Face-to-face interaction with real people with whom you feel comfortable is important especially in a field where most function alone.

3.  Continuing Education: NHSNA offers fall and spring conferences, school nurse basics, H.A.N.D.S., and participates with St. Anselm’s conference.  Discounts are offered on conferences.  Conferences are meant to sharpen your skills and to help you discover areas that interest you.

4.  Advocacy: The NHSNA board is committed to anticipating and preparing for the future and

increasing the awareness of school nursing in the state of New Hampshire.  Your participation makes you look more professional to your superiors and colleagues.

5.  Resources: NHSNA offers newsletters that offer practice articles to help you in your field.  The

web site also has a sharing place complete with forms, I.H.P.’s, packets and plans, forms, newsletter articles, and NH resources and links.

6.  Legislation Updates: NHSNA keeps up with changes in legislation and informs you of the changes.  We  also keep up with current trends and changes in standards for school nurses. 

7.  Partnerships and Collaboration: NHSNA is an affiliate of the National Association of School Nurses.  We also have affiliations with many New Hampshire organizations.  We are lucky have a  

school nurse health consultant in the NH Department of Education who is a valuable resource.

8.  Awards and Scholarships: NHSNA is proud to pick the NH School Nurse of the Year.  We also provide scholarships for education and certification. 

All this for the cost of $35… what a bargain!