National Association of School Nurses Texas School Nurses Organization What’s in For YOU?

1. National Associationof School NursesTexas School Nurses Organization What’s in For YOU? Prepared by Linda Howard, BSN, RNTSNO Membership Chair 2012-13

2. Voice Leadership Opportunities IncreasedProfessional Credibility ProfessionalNetworking Education and Professional Growth Tools and Resources Influence

3. TSNO - NASN • A Unified Membership • Two great professional organizations for a single fee

4. TSNO - NASNWhat Do You Get? Continuing education opportunities at Regional, State, and National levels at reduced cost or free Online CEU’s More than $375.00 in free online CE contact hours (over 30 contact hours) available to members at NO CHARGE! Discounted fees to State and National conferences

5. TSNO - NASNAnd… Excellent Professional Publications Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) A peer reviewed professional journal Published 6 times a year NASN School Nurse A clinical journal specific to the practice of school nursing Published 6 times a year

6. TSNO - NASNAnd… The NASN Weekly Digest, an electronic newsletter that addresses current issues and activities of national and state organizations Online discussion lists Federal and State Legislative updates pertinent to school nurse practice Networking opportunities with school nurses at local, state and at national levels

7. TSNO - NASNAnd… Representation on committees at State and National levels Legislative advocacy and updates pertinent to school health issues “Member Only” access to valuable resources on State and National websites, including downloadable PowerPoint Presentations, teaching tools, talking sheets on issues related to school nursing, legislative news, plus much, muchmore

8. TSNO - NASNYou Even Get… Sight for Student Vision Vouchers—Members may request as many as 10 vouchers at a time for student eye exams and glasses. Each voucher pays for an eye exam and glasses for qualifying students ($300 value). A single voucher is worth more than a single membership fee!

9. TSNO The only professional organization in the State that exclusively represents the interest and practice of school nurses

10. TSNO Promoting, protecting, and enhancing professional school nurse practice through advocacy, education, collaboration and partnershipsLeading the way to excellence in professional school nursing practice and quality school health services

11. Six Levels of Membership • Active • RN with current nursing license • Primary assignment in administration, education or school nursing • Meet’s any state criteria for practice of school nursing as may be mandated by state • Cost $154.50 annually • Associate • RN not eligible for Active Membership but who serves a school as a school nurse (example in Texas would be substitute nurses) • Cost $154.50 annually

12. Six Levels of Membership • Member At Large • LPN or LVN practicing as a school nurse • All the same benefits of Active member except unable to vote or hold office at National or State levels • Cost $154.50 annually • Retired • Any Retired Active Member • Cost $84.50 annually

13. Six Levels of Membership • Student • Student enrolled in a professional nursing program • Cost $84.50 annually • Corporate/Business • Any organization who wishes to support the goals of NASN whose members are not eligible for Active or Associate Membership • Cost $250.00 annually

14. JOINING IS EASY! • Online or by mail • Pay by check, money order, purchase order, or credit card • Dues may also be paid annually or quarterly • Application available on NASN website, https://portal.nasn.org/members_online/members/newmember.asp • Have more questions? Contact TSNO Membership Chair at lhoward@atlisd.net

15. TSNO-NASN Sharing the ProfessionalismSharing the Pride