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SWOSNA to Host School Emergency Triage Training (SETT) April 24, 2021
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
4 days ago
SWOSNA is hosting SETT on Saturday, April 24th. Registration is open through midnight this Friday, April 9th. Register HERE Presenter: Deborah L. Strouse, MEd, MSN, CNP, NCSN, ...
OH HB 6 Aims to Make School Health Services Less Safe for Ohio's 1.8 Million School Children
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
27 days ago
The health and safety of 1.8 million Ohio school children will be directly impacted by the legislative attacks against Ohio School Nurses in OH HB 6 (134th General Assembly of the Ohio Legislature), that ...
NASN Elections: Ohio's Kate King Nominated for NASN President-Elect
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
02-13-2021
2021 NASN Election: Meet the Candidates Candidates listed here have completed the Nominating Committee process and are running for office. Ballots can be cast online beginning March 15, 2021. Online ...
Remembrance: Renee Besecker, Past OASN Executive Director
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
02-13-2021
It is with a heavy heart that OASN announces the passing of former OASN Executive Director, Renee Besecker. Please read the kind tribute from Past President of OASN Deborah L. Strouse. CLICK HERE
Ohio Guidelines for School Re-entry Released by the Big 8+ Health & Safety Coalition
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
06-04-2020
The Ohio Association of School Nurses is pleased to endorse and release the Ohio Guidelines for School Re-entry for School Nurses and school administrators to plan for return to schools in the midst of ...
School Nurse Day is May 6, 2020 - School Nurses: Supporting Students in Times of Crisis
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
05-01-2020
National School Nurse Day, May 6, 2020, is a time to celebrate the specialty practice of school nursing. In 1972, the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) created National School Nurse Day to recognize ...
Join Ohio Governor DeWine’s Office for #SpiritWeekOhio starting April 27
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
04-27-2020
These have been long and stressful days for so many of us while we maintain social distancing to stop the spread of the coronavirus and flatten the curve. One way we hope we can continue to unite, as we ...
Ohio Department of Health Receives All Allocated PPE from the Strategic National Stockpile
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
03-31-2020
Ohio Department of Health Receives All Allocated PPE from the Strategic National Stockpile Supplies received and the state’s reserve will not meet immediate or future needs COLUMBUS ...
Personal Protective Equipment Needed in Ohio
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
03-26-2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2020 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-799-6480 Personal Protective Equipment Needed; New COVID-19 Data Dashboard Unveiled ...
Ohio Stay At Home Order Issued to Reduce COVID19 Spread
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
03-22-2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2020 Ohio Issues "Stay at Home" Order; New Restrictions Placed on Day Cares for Children (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, ...
2020 Ohio School Nurse of the Year - Diane Miller BSN, MEd, RN
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
03-04-2020
Diane Miller, MEd, BSN, RN, LSN, is Ohio’s School Nurse of the Year for 2020. She has been a school nurse for Dayton Public Schools (DPS) in southwest Ohio for the past 28 years, currently covering an ...
"Governor DeWine, Health Director Update COVID-19 Prevention and Preparedness Plan"
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
02-28-2020
Thursday afternoon, Governor Mike DeWine held a news conference along with Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH, and others to talk about the state's preparedness and education efforts ...
Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 (2019 n-CoV) Guidance for K-12 School Nurses & Administrators
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
02-20-2020
Here is current information about the novel coronavirus as of Feb. 18, 2020. Please use this information to inform your school community about the current situation here in Ohio. Please note the correct ...
Early Bird Registration Open for the 47th Annual OASN Conference
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
02-04-2020
"Take those old records off the shelf" and start ROCKIN’ on the RIVER to WELLNESS! The Northeast Region of the Ohio Association of School Nurses is this year's host region. NEOASN ...
Ohio Department of Health classifies 2019-novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) immediately reportable disease
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
01-25-2020
Ohio Department of Health classifies 2019-novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) immediately reportable disease You may have been hearing about Coronavirus in the news. Director Acton of the Ohio Department of ...
Governor DeWine, Ohio Children’s Hospital Association Announce Pediatric Mental Health Summit
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
08-10-2019
(DAYTON, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that, in conjunction with the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association, he will host an event called Building Resiliency: A Pediatric Mental Health ...
Health Director Reports First Measles Case in Ohio
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
07-12-2019
Health Director Reports First Measles Case in Ohio Dr. Amy Acton reminds Ohioans that v accinations are the safest, most-effective way to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases Editor's Note: ...
School Nurses Recognized by the Ohio Departments of Education and Health
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
04-30-2019
The following newsletters have been posted by the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Health recognizing School Nurses in Ohio https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHED/bulletins/241ab88 ...
5 Ways a School Nurse Benefits the School
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
04-28-2019
Kate King MS, BSN, RN, LSN, Ohio NASN Director, Speaks at IANO Day at the OH State House
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
04-15-2019
Vaccine advocates gathered from across Ohio Advocacy day on March 19th started with a roster of experts who provided insights on immunization hesitancy and best practices being implemented ...
Did you know there is a new data initiative called Every Student Counts for 2018-19?
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
04-14-2019
Ohio is participating in the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) data Initiative. Every Student Counts is designed to encourage a robust national school health data set that will: Influence ...
Volunteers Victims for Mass Casualty Scenarios March 25, 2019 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Columbus Global Academy (the old Brookhaven High school) 4077 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
03-09-2019
Victims will need to be able to show up to be moulaged by 11:00 a.m. You will need to be able to stay until 3:30 p.m. Victims should wear clothing that can be torn and stained, as the fake blood ...
CAMP HAMWI AND DAY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES!
By
Carol-Lynne O'Neil, MS, BSN, RN, CNS, LSN
posted
03-07-2019
CODA_2019_Camp_Flier_2_pages.pdf Great camp opportunities! Medical staff on site 24/7! Camp lets kids be kids ... and learn a little about living with diabetes. Scholarships available - no one turned ...
2019 Ohio School Nurse of the Year and School Nurse Administrator of the Year
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
02-24-2019
Please join the Officers, Board of Director Chairs, Regional Representatives and Committee Representatives in congratulating our membership nominated 2019 School Nurse of the Year (SNOY) and School Nurse ...
March 1 - Last Day to Register for the 46th Annual OASN Conference
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
02-24-2019
Register for Taking Flight: School Nurses Soaring to Improve Student Outcomes 2019 OASN 46th Annual Conference, Dayton, OH at the Marriott at the University of Dayton. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION ...
Taking Flight! Please join us for the 46th Annual State Conference of the Ohio Association of School Nurses
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
01-03-2019
“ Taking Flight: School Nurses Soaring to Improve Student Outcome s ” Early Bird Conference Registration Ends January 25, 2019 The Southwest Ohio Association of School ...
Season's Greetings from the OASN Education and Research Endowment Advisory Committee
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
12-04-2018
The Ohio Association of School Nurses Endowment Committee would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Joyous Holiday Season and to thank you for your continuing support of our Education and Research ...
Ohio State Introduces New Online School Nurse Wellness Coordinator Certificate
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
09-11-2018
The Ohio State University College of Nursing recently implemented a new certificate for school nurses who are interested in advancing their knowledge and education, as well as taking on a leadership role ...
Back-to-School News - The Ohio Upshot
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
08-11-2018
August 7, 2018 Vaccines should be on the K-College back-to-school checklist! ...
OASN in the News - Highland County Press, Hillsboro OH
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
08-11-2018
From kindergarten to college, back-to-school preparations should include vaccinations Members of the Immunization Advocacy Network of Ohio (IANO) encourage parents and guardians to review ...
NASN President's Challenge
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
04-14-2018
Click here to donate to the President's Challenge. All donations go into the NASN Endowment Fund, which is used to support research and NASN special projects. This research will move school nursing forward. ...
2018 Ohio School Nurse of the Year
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
03-26-2018
Congratuations to the OASN SNOY! Sherdina Williams, MEd, RN, LSN OASN Region: NEOASN
2018 Ohio School Nurse Administrator of the Year
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
03-26-2018
Congratulatons to the OASN SNAY! Virginia Noe, MEd, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN OASN Region: SWOSNA
Thank You to our 2018 OASN Annual Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors!
By
Joan Hlinomaz, MS, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
posted
02-23-2018
Thank you to our 2018 Sponsors and Exhibitors for the 45th Annual State Conference of the Ohio Association of School Nurses! Looking forward to March 9-11th at the Marriott at theUniversity of Dayton "Taking ...
School Nurse of the Year
By
Debra Stoner, MSN, NCSN, RN
posted
11-05-2017
Consider nominating someone for School Nurse of the Year. The paperwork does take some time to complete and get letters of support. So, now is the time to start, get all of your information under the ...
Texas School Nurses Harvey Relief
By
Debra Stoner, MSN, NCSN, RN
posted
09-15-2017
You can help Texas School Nurses needing assistance after Hurricane Harvey- funding will go to school nurses who need assistance and refurbishing and supplying school nurse clinics and offices. Check out ...
The Guide to School Nursing in Ohio-10th Edition
By
OASN Communications
posted
07-09-2017
The 10th Edition of The Guide to School Nursing in Ohio The Guide to School Nursing in Ohio is presented by the Ohio Association of School Nurses. This is a collaborative effort of many individuals ...
New OASN Executive Director
By
OASN Communications
posted
07-09-2017
Announcing OASN Executive Director, Dzidra Brown! Dzidra Brown is the new Executive Director for OASN. She is retired from Southern Local, Perry County Schools after 34 years. You may contact Dzidra ...
School Nurse of the Year 2017
By
OASN Communications
posted
07-09-2017
CONGRATULATIONS Peggy Sutton BS, RN, LSN 2017 Ohio School Nurse of the Year! Peggy has been a Licensed School Nurse for twenty-one years, primarily in Mansfield City Schools. ...
Nationwide Children's 2017 Pediatric Infectious Disease Conference
By
OASN Communications
posted
07-09-2017
Nationwide Children's Hospital 33rd Annual Pediatric Infectious Disease Nursing Conference Friday, April 28th, 2017 7:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nationwide Children's Hospital, Stecker Auditorium Learn more ...
Sports Shorts - American Academy of Pediatrics
By
OASN Communications
posted
07-08-2017
The Winter 2017 issue from the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics focuses on Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD). VCD occurs when the vocal cords fail to move with correct motion during breathing. ...
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