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ECSNA February Newsletter - Celebrating Black History Month

Posted 4 days ago in School Health

What We Are Up To:

ECSNA invites you to join us for our

NJDOE Stop the Bleed Special Training Opportunity

West Orange Public Library
10 Rooney Circle
West Orange, NJ 07052

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm School Health

Speakers

Louis Cammarata

Certified Master Trainer, US Department of Homeland Security

Joe Grassi EMT

To register for this program please click here or on the tab labeled "REGISTER" above. You will be sent an additional link to complete the requirements to attend this special program as soon as the link becomes available. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BECAUSE SEATING IS LIMITED.

 

February National Health Observances from the Society for Public Health Education (Please click on the titles below for additional information):

● Black History Month

● American Heart Month

● National Cancer Prevention Month

● Wise Health Care Consumer Month

● National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week (February 11-17)

● National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 26-March 3)

● National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7)

Updates from Jennifer Amponin, BSN, RN, CSN-NJ, NJSSNA Membership Chair:

  • NJSSNA is looking for dedicated volunteers for critical leadership roles to support our school nurse community for a 2 year, elected term.

       If you, or someone you know, are organized, trustworthy, and looking to make an impact, please reply to President-Elect@njssna.org

    • Secretary: Manages records, takes minutes, and handles correspondence.

    • Treasurer: Handles banking, budgets, and financial reporting.

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  • Nominate a NJSSNA RISING STAR today! Click HERE for information and the form!

       NJSSNA invites our members to nominate colleagues for the 2026 Rising Star Award. Nominations accepted  through 2/14!

       The NJSSNA Rising Star Award honors a current member who, within their first five years of practice, demonstrates professionalism aligned with NASN standards, a passion for school nursing, emerging leadership, and a positive              impact on students.

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 Photos Welcome! 

  •  Spring Conference slideshow!

        ○ Take photos at your next county meeting and send them in!

        ○ Email President-Elect@njssna.org with any pictures.

        ○ We want to see you.

  • Celebrate Your Nursing Journey:

       ○ We are celebrating our history, pride and dedication to the nursing profession.

       ○ Send in pictures of yourself when you graduated or with your cap or as a new nurse to Secretary@njssna.org

       ○ Include your full name and number of years practicing as a school nurse.

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  • Click here for the continuing education topics at the conference.

  • Book your hotel room for the conference. Discounted hotel room block rate available!

  •  NJDOE Travel Waiver has been accepted. Registration fees, mileage and meals may be reimbursed per the OMB Circulars 20-04 and 16-1. Overnight lodging reimbursement is approved for March 27, 2026 only. See full details in letter and website.

  • Know of a Conference Sponsorship? Send them to our sponsor page 

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Membership only Login Features on NJSSNA Website

Membership has its benefits. After logging into the website:

  • Register for monthly Executive Board Meetings Professional development hours are given for attending the meetings.

  • Fall webinar recordings are available under “NJSSNA Educational Offerings Tab”

  •  Not a member? Not a problem. Join HERE

  • We are working to resolve member access issues for the “Membership only tab” on the NJSSNA website. Members, please check the NASN website to make sure that your email address is correct. 

 Get In Touch

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    Please feel free to contact us by clicking "Get In Touch" if you have any questions or suggestions. We hope that you will join us at our  Wednesday, February 18th NJDOE Stop the Bleed Special Training Opportunity from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at West Orange Public Library located at 10 Rooney Circle in West Orange, NJ, 07052. To register with ECSNA, please click HERE. You will be emailed an additional registration form as required by the terms of the NJDOE grant funding for this program. Registration is required because seating is limited.

    Thank you for your membership, professionalism and all that you do for your students and communities.

    Your ECSNA Executive Board