Benefits
The Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners has agreed that members of the organization must belong to both PASNAP and the National Association of School Nurses, Inc. (NASN). Membership dues are collected and managed at NASN national headquarters. Visit NASN online to become a member of PASNAP and NASN.
PASNAP members are entitled to all benefits included in NASN membership and also benefits specific only to PASNAP members:
Membership Services
NASN and PASNAP offer educational opportunities and programs for the school nurse. These are provided to NASN and PASNAP members free or at a reduced cost and include PASNAP'S Annual Conference, and PASNAP regional conferences. PASNAP members can also receive graduate credits at the PASNAP Annual Conference and Act 48 credits at any PASNAP educational offering.
Journal of School Nursing
This included as part of the NASN membership. It is published six (6) times a year and features articles on clinical subjects and current issues in school nursing, health, and education. In addition, members can access archives of the Journal online.
NASN AND PASNAP Newsletters
This included as part of NASN membership. It is published six (6) times a year and provides up-to-date information on current School Nursing issues and available resources. The PASNAP Newsletter, The Examiner, is published three (3) times a year and provides information relevant to school nurses in Pennsylvania. The Examiner is available online.
NASN Weekly Digest
An electronic e-news communication published by NASN for our valued member audience.
Resources
Various resources are available on the NASN web site. These include:
Electronic Discussion Lists and Networking
NASN's electronic Discussion Lists for members only provide networking opportunities among sub-specialty school nursing groups. PASNAP's electronic Discussion List (Listserve) for members only provides networking opportunities among Pennsylvania school nurses. In addition, NASN has two Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that are an important part of the Association. SIGs serve their membership in a number of ways including contributing articles of interest to the NASN Newsletter and organizing a business meeting at the NASN Annual Conference each year. NASN members can join a SIG by simply checking the appropriate box on the NASN application form or by contacting the NASN office. No additional dues are required.
Awards, Grants and Scholarships
NASN and PASNAP support school nursing practice through recognition awards, fellowships, research grants and awards, educational scholarships, legislative awards, new member conference scholarships, and member recruitment scholarship drawings.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Occasionally, NASN makes their list of member names and street addresses available to carefully screened companies and organizations who offer items that may be of interest in the profession. In addition, NASN may partner with a group who offers a service or program that will support NASN members in their practice such as Vision Service Plan's Sight for Students program.
Money Savers(See NASN website for more information on MasterCard and Car Rental savings)
Membership Services
- Educational and Informational resources reserved for NASN Members only!
- Substantial member discounts on conferences, services and products.
- Direct Representation from the Board of Directors nationwide and statewide.
- Toll free numbers to reach NASN's qualified staff.
NASN and PASNAP offer educational opportunities and programs for the school nurse. These are provided to NASN and PASNAP members free or at a reduced cost and include PASNAP'S Annual Conference, and PASNAP regional conferences. PASNAP members can also receive graduate credits at the PASNAP Annual Conference and Act 48 credits at any PASNAP educational offering.
Journal of School Nursing
This included as part of the NASN membership. It is published six (6) times a year and features articles on clinical subjects and current issues in school nursing, health, and education. In addition, members can access archives of the Journal online.
NASN AND PASNAP Newsletters
This included as part of NASN membership. It is published six (6) times a year and provides up-to-date information on current School Nursing issues and available resources. The PASNAP Newsletter, The Examiner, is published three (3) times a year and provides information relevant to school nurses in Pennsylvania. The Examiner is available online.
NASN Weekly Digest
An electronic e-news communication published by NASN for our valued member audience.
Resources
Various resources are available on the NASN web site. These include:
- Free Sight for Students Vision Service Plan vouchers
- Seizure Action Plan
- Emergency Plan for a Student with Diabetes
- Pandemic Flu Information
- Certification Preparation
- School Wellness Policies
Electronic Discussion Lists and Networking
NASN's electronic Discussion Lists for members only provide networking opportunities among sub-specialty school nursing groups. PASNAP's electronic Discussion List (Listserve) for members only provides networking opportunities among Pennsylvania school nurses. In addition, NASN has two Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that are an important part of the Association. SIGs serve their membership in a number of ways including contributing articles of interest to the NASN Newsletter and organizing a business meeting at the NASN Annual Conference each year. NASN members can join a SIG by simply checking the appropriate box on the NASN application form or by contacting the NASN office. No additional dues are required.
Awards, Grants and Scholarships
NASN and PASNAP support school nursing practice through recognition awards, fellowships, research grants and awards, educational scholarships, legislative awards, new member conference scholarships, and member recruitment scholarship drawings.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Occasionally, NASN makes their list of member names and street addresses available to carefully screened companies and organizations who offer items that may be of interest in the profession. In addition, NASN may partner with a group who offers a service or program that will support NASN members in their practice such as Vision Service Plan's Sight for Students program.
Money Savers(See NASN website for more information on MasterCard and Car Rental savings)
