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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. 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 membership@nhschoolnurses.org |
Registration is Open! Calling all NH school nurses! Tuesday, August 19, 2025 12:00 PM 1:15 PM Presented by NH Healthy Climate NH Healthy Climate invites you to participate in free continuing education on building students' resilience to environmental health risk. This training will provide school nurses with knowledge and resources to help them address the health impacts our changing weather patterns have on student populations. This program was designed by and for school nurses, and it will be held during your school day but before students are attending classes. The program is free of charge and offers one hour of nursing continuing professional development. Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center is an approved provider with distinction of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 1.0 ANCC contact hours Activity Number: 1600 | For other professionals: 1.0 professional hours of continuing education. Take a brief survey and register Free Here
SAVE THE DATE Double Jeopardy Challenge: Providing Care and Education to People Trying to Balance Life with Diabetes Sunday October 19, 2025 12pm to 5pm Monday October 20, 2025 8am to 5pm Tuesday October 21, 2025 8am to 12pm DoubleTree by Hilton Portland 363 Maine Mall Rd, Portland, ME 04106 *A virtual option will be available READ MORE
Need Contact Hours? We often hear of education from our sponsors, stakeholders and partners! We will post them under the Continuing Education tab in our menu. NHSNA board meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 4:30 via ZOOM. The meetings are open to all members, to either listen in, or speak to the board. The National Association of School Nurses' (NASN) data Initiative, the National School Health Data Set: Every Student Counts! How will NHSNA use the data?
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Immunization and Legislative UpdatesSchool Nurses now have access to the NH Immunization Registry: 24-25 Immunization Requirements for School New State Laws affecting School Nurse Practice
House Bill 1088 Effective 5/24/2024 Senate Bill 379 Effective 7/30/2024 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
NH DOE Technical Advisory Result: School boards and districts may require facial masks. House Bill 1606: Effective 7/01/2023 House Bill 1244 Effective 7/26/2022 SB 215 - Certification of School Nurses Effective 07/28/2023 |
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