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NEWS |
SNOI NEWS is a quarterly newsletter for the members of the School Nurse Organization of Idaho School nurses work tirelessly to promote the health of every child |
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Area Representatives
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Building
Tomorrow Today: Establishing the Legacy |
The 36th annual National Association of School Nurse's conference was held in Seattle July 11 through July 14. Idaho was represented by a large bevy of delegates who were proudly introduced at the caucus of the states represented. This year's conference was enthusiastically attended by large numbers of delegates from the west coast. The festivities began on Saturday July 10th with some people attending pre-conference sessions. Saturday was also the day that the test for National School Nurse Certification was given. Some highlights of the conference included presentations by Michael Moore, former Attorney General of Mississippi, on "The Fight with Big Tobacco is not Over" and artist Eric Wahl on redefining community assumptions and building a new vision for the future. Eric effectively held the audience's attention by creating beautiful artwork at the same time as giving his inspirational message. The art work was later auctioned off and the money will be used for the organization. Michael Moore reminded us that we must continue to fight for the appropriate use of the money that was obtained as a result of tobacco settlements. Speaker Deborah Kern energized the entire audience with her dynamic presentation on the "Journey to Balance, Serenity and Joy." An entire room of exhibits was available for tour between conferences and Seattle proved to be an interesting and welcoming venue for the conference. |
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Join SNOI |
Join the School Nurse Organization of Idaho
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Serve on the School Nurse Executive Board |
What an honor and a privilege to serve on the School Nurse Organization of Idaho's executive board! I hope that many of you will choose to be a part of what can make this organization a great success. This year the positions that will be available are:
The president position will last for 3 years. The president elect serves as the chairperson of the education committee and the coordinator for the annual conference (except for the past 3 years when the president-elect has appointed a separate coordinator). The president serves to preside over all meetings of the board of directors and the annual meeting appointing standing and special committees as necessary. This person also serves as ex-officio member of these committees. The past-president serves as chairperson of the nominating and school nurse of the year committees. District representatives attend board meetings, prepare a report for the annual meeting, collect information from the nurses and health departments in their area as needed for the board, and disseminate information from the board to those they represent For more information or to nominate someone or yourself, please contact Terri Brannan- brannantŪmeridianschools.org or Anita Wallinger- wallingera@meridianschools.org |
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Attend the Fall SNOI Conference |
October
7-8, 2004 College credit requirements are different from those outlined in the last newsletter. To earn one NNU credit you must complete the following a requirements: Credit Available
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Congratulations |
Congratulations to Idaho's most recently Nationally Certified School Nurses:
These courageous women took the exam at the National convention in Seattle last July. |
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National School Nurse Certification By Julie Blibao, BSN, RN, Med, NCSN |
If you are interested in refreshing your school nursing knowledge as well as updating it, consider taking the exam in 2005. There will be brochures and information regarding examination dates and the application process at our conference in October. The SNOI study publications library will also be at the conference if anyone wants to take home materials. A Bachelor's Degree in any field is required. Last year Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing offered a study session (Terry Bennett, Program Specialist, Continuing Nursing Education; Phone: 253-535-7683; Fax: 253-535-7590). The web site, www.PTCNY.COM. did not have the upcoming exam dates posted when I last looked but they may by now; they are usually in February, August and at the national convention on June 29, 2005-Washington, DC. Some states mandate their school nurses achieve this certification; Idaho does not Idaho's certified school nurses have chosen to challenge their own knowledge and skills against these national standards. Once achieving national certification it must be maintained through continuing education or re-examination. To the following school nurses, national certification is a special measure of their commitment to their nursing specialty profession:
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses endorses the concept of voluntary, periodic certification by examination and continuing education for all school nurses. Certification is one part of a process called credentialing. It focuses specifically on the individual and is an indication of current competence in a specialized area of nursing practice. Board certification in school nursing is highly valued and provides formal recognition of basic school nursing knowledge. The objectives of school nursing certification are to promote the delivery of safe and effective care in school nursing practice through the certification of qualified school nurses by:
"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have." Margaret Mead
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