New Hampshire School Nurses' Association

Need to contact us? *** New Email Addresses

President, Pam DiNapoli: president@nhschoolnurses.org

Executive Administrator, Nancy Wells: administrator@nhschoolnurses.org

Webmaster, Paula MacKinnon: webmaster@nhschoolnurses.org

We are closed to new Applications or renewals for the months of August and September while we merge our databases with NASN.

The New Hampshire School Nurses' Association (NHSNA) is unifying with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN).

All members of NHSNA will automatically have dual membership with NASN for the duration of their membership with NHSNA. The deadline to join us or renew and receive free months of NASN (up to $105 value) was July 31st!

One of the great benefits of NASN is that they have different specialty forums for private and parochial schools. You also can network with school nurses from across the nation and receive discounted and free continuing education.

Special Interest Groups
Online Learning Center

Our association here in NH also keeps you abreast of School Nursing Legislation here in NH, and is your connection to NH DHHS and NH DOE. Questions? Please email us at webmaster@nhschoolnurses.org

SAVE THE DATES
NHSNA Annual Conference and Membership Meeting
Saturday April 11th, 2026
Grappone Center, Concord NH

New England School Nurse Conference

Seizure Training for School Nurses

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time: 4:00–7:00 PM ET

Format: Online

Credits: 2.75 nursing contact hours awarded

FindAnn more under the continuing ed tab in the menu:
FREE and Low Cost Webinars

The National Association of School Nurses' (NASN) data Initiative, the National School Health Data Set: Every Student Counts!
Participate in Tuesday Tally to be a part of this initiative.

How will NHSNA use the data?

Use the data to influence new bills on student health policy
Identify best practices in school health; and
Better understand child health within our state compared to national averages.
All data is de-identified and will be aggregated across the state

Data helps build bridges that connect school nursing to the rest of the health care system. This initiative provides the support and structure for the collection and use of data by every school nurse. Read the complete initiative vision document.

Immunization and Legislative Updates

School Nurses now have access to the NH Immunization Registry:
There are procedures in place to have School Nurses gain access.
LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP HERE

24-25 Immunization Requirements for School

New State Laws affecting School Nurse Practice

House Bill 1088 Effective 5/24/2024
AN ACT enabling schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors. This bill allows EpiPens for schools to ship epipens directly to the school.

Senate Bill 379 Effective 7/30/2024
Relative to emergency action plans for sports related injuries.

An AED should be onsite or available within one to 3 minutes of the school venue during any school sponsored athletic activity.

House Bill 1035: Effective 7/19/2022
Result: Religious Exemptions no longer require a notary.

NH DOE Technical Advisory

House Bill 1131: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 05/20/2022

Result: School boards and districts may require facial masks.

House Bill 1606: Effective 7/01/2023
Result: Patients will have to opt-in or opt-out for every vaccination given, instead of once for each patient. DHHS will have to find a new vendor for the program at a cost of $42 million over four years of development.

House Bill 1244 Effective 7/26/2022
This bill requires a child's parent or legal guardian to provide explicit written consent for any medical or dental programs provided in a school setting.

SB 215 - Certification of School Nurses Effective 07/28/2023
This bill will allow ADN nurses to be hired, and they will need to complete a bachelors program within six years.

Mission: As registered professional school nurses, we provide comprehensive school health services to ensure that all students achieve their full education potential.

Vision: New Hampshire School Nurses Association (NHSNA) provides leadership and education to support New Hampshire school nurse standards of practice, care coordination, leadership, quality improvement, and community public health. New Hampshire school nurses are committed to promoting the health of students and school communities through evidence based clinical practice, health promotion, and education. NH school nurses are integral members of the school leadership and education teams, and are committed to collaborating with professional organizations and health care teams. Through strength in membership and advocacy, NHSNA creates the infrastructure to promote excellence in school nurse practice across the state.

NHSNA Bylaws revised May 2024 Read Board Operations Guidebook

Disclaimer: The New Hampshire School Nurses’ Association’s mission and vision is to provide leadership and education to support New Hampshire school nurse standards of practice, care coordination, leadership, quality improvement, and community public health. The information and services included in or available through the New Hampshire School Nurses' Association website, including information provided by third parties is offered for educational purposes only, and may include inaccuracies and/or typographical errors. Advice received via the New Hampshire School Nurses’ Association website should not be relied upon for personal, professional, medical, legal or financial decisions and you should consult an appropriate professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.

If you are seeking a definitive statement of the laws, regulations or policies governing school nurses, their employment, scope of practice, or contract, you should consult the appropriate governmental agency, employer, or collective bargaining unit. The New Hampshire School Nurses’ Association makes no representations about the sustainability, reliability, availability, timeliness, and accuracy of the information, services, and related graphics contained on the New Hampshire School Nurses’ Association website for any purpose.