Deadline Approaching.... 2024 Excellence in School Nursing Awards

Greetings Arkansas School Nurses,

Don't let the deadline pass before you get to nominate a School Nurse for an Award!

It is time to nominate a school nurse who exhibits excellence in school nursing.

There are three categories:

• School Administrator of the Year
• School Nurse of the Year
• LPN of the Year

The qualifications for each category are listed below.  Applications for each of the 3 categories can be found at https://asna.nursingnetwork.com/page/95442-excellence-in-school-nursing-awards  under Nursing Award Applications. (The left column of the ASNA webpage.)  Completed applications should be emailed to fortneramy32@gmail.com  The deadline for nominations will be May 20, 2024.

I know there are so many school nurses who deserve this award. Send in your nominations for the school nurse in your district who supports their students, school staff and works with the community supporting the school. 

I look forward to seeing the many nominations in each category!

Amy Fortner, BSN RN
President ASNA

The requirements for each awards is listed below:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 20, 2024

School Nurse Administrator of the Year

1. Registered Professional Nurse with a bachelors degree or higher.
2. An active member of NASN/ASNA for the current year and four previous years.
3. Employed as a school nurse for a least 5 years.
4. Evidence of excellence in school nurse administration.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 20, 2024

School Nurse of the Year

1. Registered Professional Nurse.
2. An active member of NASN/ASNA for the current year and two previous years.
3. Employed as a school nurse for at least 3 years.
4. Evidence of excellence in school nursing practice.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 20, 2024

LPN of the Year Award

1. Licensed Practical Nurse
2. An active member of NASN/ASNA for the current year and two previous years.
3. Employed as a school nurse for at least 3 years.

Also if you know of a school nurse that was involved in a life saving scenario (CPR, Narcan etc), ASNA would like to recognize them as well. Please submit the name, story and a picture of the nurse/nurse team involved to fortneramy32@gmail.com 

I look forward to hearing the great things that are happening in your nursing offices!

-Amy Fortner ASNA President