New Hampshire School Nurses' Association

School Nurse of the Year

Take this opportunity to recognize an outstanding school nurse for her/ his contributions to the school and community they serve.
Do you know a great nurse? Share all that they do for students, faculty, and community by nominating them for New Hampshire School Nurse of the Year. Nominations may come from other nurses, school staff or parent! READ MORE HERE

Scholarships

Up to four $500 scholarships are available yearly for NH School Nurses. The scholarship is not to exceed half the cost of the course or $500.00. Reimbursement will be made after applicant sends verification of successful course completion. First time applicants will have priority. READ MORE HERE

Barbara C. French School Health Advocacy Award

Award Criteria
This award goes to an individual who successfully achieved:

Collaboration on legislative and/or regulatory school health /school nursing initiative(s) with key stakeholders or;
Demonstrates successful collaboration and commitment on School Health/School Nursing initiatives, programs or projects.

The first annual Barbara French School Health Advocacy Award was presented to its' namesake Barbara French on 10/21/2016.

Barbara is a former school nurse and took her knowledge of school nursing to her legislative practice as a NH State Representative. French represented Merrimack 6 from 1992 to 1994; 1996 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2016 when she retired at the age of 90.

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