To honor the contributions of school nurses statewide by focusing on one school nurse and one school nurse administrator annually who has demonstrated excellence in their school nursing practice.

Regional School Nurse Excellence Award
Several years ago, PASNAP initiated the regional award program to recognize outstanding work done by school nurses for the school children in the Commonwealth. Anyone may submit a nomination for a region award. Complete the form and mail to the appropriate region representative by December 15th of each year. The criteria are:

1. A registered professional nurse certified to practice school nursing in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
2. A member of PASNAP for the current year and preceding year.
3. May not be a Board Member of PASNAP.

Click here for the nomination form.

Winners will be notified by January 30th. The award will be presented at the annual banquet in conjunction with the Annual Education Conference held each spring.

Each region award winner will then be asked to complete the NASN School Nurse or School Nurse Administrator of the year application for the following award year. Contact the Pennsylvania NASN Director for additional questions regarding the NASN application process.



Purpose
To publicly recognize school nurses nationwide by annually honoring one school nurse who demonstrates excellence in school nursing practice and leadership in school health.

Sponsor
NASN Affiliated School Nurse Organizations

Eligibility

1. One (1) nominee from each NASN Affiliate.
2. Nominee must be:
1. A registered professional nurse.
2. A member of NASN for the current and preceding two years.
3. Nominee must have five years experience as a school nurse, and currently practice full-time as a school nurse. If the only school nurse position in a community involves fewer hours than usual, it will be considered full time for the purpose of this eligibility criteria. More than 50% of nominee's time must be spent in direct care.
4. Nominee may not be on the NASN (PASNAP) Board of Directors or an officer of NASN (PASNAP) at the time of nomination.
5. Evidence of excellence in school nursing practice must be based on NASN's Standards of Professional School Nursing Practice (1998).

Purpose
To publicly recognize school nurse administrators nationwide by annually honoring one administrator who administers and coordinates quality school nursing services and health programs.

Sponsor
NASN Affiliate School Nurse Organizations

Eligibility

1. One (1) nominee from each NASN Affiliate.
2. Nominee must be:
1. A registered professional nurse.
2. Bachelor degree or higher.
3. Member of NASN for the current and preceding five years.
3. Nominee must have completed five years experience in school health, and currently practice full time and have as their main responsibility the supervision, administration, and coordination of nursing service and health programs.
4. Nominee may not be on the NASN (PASNAP) Board of Directors or an officer of NASN (PASNAP) at the time of nomination.
5. Evidence of excellence in school nursing administration must be based on Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators, (American Nurses Association, 1996).