News and Announcements...

February is Dental Health Month... Check this out! NASN multidisciplinary Oral Health Forum: http://www.oralhealthconnections.org/Home/OralHealthForum
The Pediatric Emergency Workshop scheduled for March 10th in Farmingdale has reached full capacity and we regret that we are no longer able to accept registrations at this time... 1/31/2012
A "Free" Professional Development Day... "The Link Between Physical Activity and Academic Achievement"... (click here for more details)
Opportunity for School Nurses to participate in a study regarding childhood obesity... (click here for more details)
Food allergy is suspected in the death of a Virginia student. Please take the time to review your school district food allergy management policy, and be prepared to respond with standing orders for epinephrine written by your school doctor. School nurses and the education that they provide save lives. Make sure that your school district is ready for the challenge of food allergy management! http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/04/health/virginia-allergy-death/index.html

NYSASN officers,from L to R, Secretary Diane Lightfoote, President-elect O. Jeanne Dolly, President Karen Cofino, Past President Sue DePan, and Treasurer Jacki O'Donnell
"Pay-Pal Online" allows you to join/renew your membership or attend a NYSASN conference with ease, by using your credit card... Check out the Membership link to left!