Each year the New Hampshire School Nurses Association (NHSNA) gives school districts throughout the state the opportunity to nominate their school nurse for
"NH School Nurse of the Year".
This award recognizes an outstanding school nurse for her contributions to the school and community. To be eligible for this award your school nurse must meet the following criteria:
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Is a registered professional nurse (RN or ARNP)
-Has been practicing school nursing for a minimum of three (3) years
-Is a member in good standing of the New Hampshire School Nurse Association
-Shows evidence of excellence in school nursing practice.
-Is not a member of the Executive Board of NHSNA
Deadline for nominations is Feb 15
Definition of School Nursing
"School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self management, self advocacy, and learning." (NASN 1999).
