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.
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| COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS NH DPHS School Nurse Toolkit (updates in orange) Report Form to Report Student / Staff Cases COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs for Parents NHSNA Position Statement on Masks and Vaccines CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot CDC Frequently Asked Questions BinaxNow COVID-19 Test Kit Supply Request
Self-Evaluation for Unvaccinated Household Contacts For Student Athletes by American Academy of Pediatrics Return to Sports and Physical Activity |
Immunization Updates
2021 - 2022 Immunization Requirements for School Attendance
Coming soon: The immunization program has been rolling out the immunization registry in the past year to physician offices. Currently, they are also working on the procedures to give access to school nurses. Stay tuned for more information!
The ABCs of AEDs was presented by William Wood, Director of Preparedness and Special Projects with the NH Fire and EMS Academy
AED Pediatric Guidelines Change
AED NH Statutes
AED Direct Purchase Program
View the Presentation on YouTube
Supporting Communication between the Medical Home and School Nurse for Student Mental Health The NH Pediatric Improvement Partnership recently sponsored a webinar with a panel of physicians and school nurses addressing the topic of communication between school nurses and the medical home. They have generously given access to all School Nurses in New Hampshire. FERPA/HIPAA Summaries and Application |
Media Coverage
10/7/2021 School nurses: COVID-19 testing key to keeping kids in class Keene Sentinel
1/02/2021 School Nurses Among Frontline Workers https://www.wmur.com/article/school-nurses-among-frontline-workers-first-responders-receiving-first-covid-19-vaccines/35111352
10/20/2020 School Nurses help with contact tracing. NPR Sarah Gibson
NH School Nurses Association on CNN. #MaskUpNH
NH DPHS Response to updated CDC guidelines WMUR August 27th
Testimony to the Legislative Advisory Board to the GOFERR Committee WMUR
https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-school-nurses-association-head-says-she-sees-lack-of-consistency-on-procedures-training/33812059
Some NH school districts install shields for desks, teachers amid COVID-19 concerns WMUR August 17th
Close UP: School Nurses prep for return to the classroom WMUR August 15th
Health officials tell school nurses even minor symptoms could be sign of COVID-19 WMUR August 14th
School nurses ask about masks, ventilation WMUR August 4th
Our Turn: School reopening uncertainty: Flexibility is not an excuse (opinion column) (school nurses mentioned)
By ANDRU VOLINSKY and AMANDA RUSSELL For the Concord Monitor Published: 7/31/2020 6:20:14 AM
Lawmakers hear school opening concerns about funding and safety July 29th The Berlin Sun Garry Rayno of InDepthnh.org
NH school nurses say reopening guidance should be stronger July 21st WMUR Tim Callery
Statewide campaign launches to encourage Granite Staters to wear masks July 20th WMUR Ray Brewer
Governor anticipates increase in demand on PPE, testing, contact tracing when schools reopen July 21st WMUR
We are proud to announce the new NHSNA School Health Manual
The School Health Manual was created by Nancy Wells and Martha Judson on behalf of the New Hampshire School Nurses’ Association (NHSNA) in order to provide resources on the most important issues and topics for school nurse practice. The NHSNA Board of Directors has always been there, and will continue to be there, for school nurses, partners and our communities. We want to thank all the NHSNA members for supporting their professional organization. NHSNA is the voice of New Hampshire School Nursing and the manual continues that commitment to excellence. ACCESS THE MANUAL
Influenza Like Illness Reporting
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The time it takes to report is very small. The impact is quite large!Need To Reach Us?We'd love to hear from you! The New Hampshire School Nurses' Association monitors the following email daily and will respond to your email within 48 hours. Email us at: NHSchoolNurses@gmail.com |
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