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SCHOOL NURSES ON THE FRONT LINES

UNIFICATION

Unification means that the state affiliate unites with NASN. Th dues are combined and when you join one association, you will be joining them both. More than half of NASN's affiliates are unified at this time. NASN is working toward unification of all affiliates by 2010.

When members belong to both organizations, they have equal access to information and benefits, which facilitates understanding and teamwork. National and state organizations are great compliments to each other. To learn more about NASN membership go to www.nasn.org.

If WVASN votes to unify with NASN then you will have to join both Associations to belong to either. This is a very important vote for the WVASN membership. You will want to look at all the issues carefully so you can make an informed vote.

If you have any questions contact Denise Koster RN at dnurse1@verizon.com

The 2009 WVASN Fall Conference will be held at the Ramada Inn in Morgantown, October 28 - 30. The theme is School Nurses On The Front Lines. It promises to be an exciting conference. Watch this web site for further information.

Last year's fall conference was help November 5-7 at the Ramada Inn in South Charleston, WV. It was a big success with 120 school nurses in attendance.

Our key note speaker was Dr. Regalena Melrose, a renowned child psychologist from Long Beach, California. She spoke with school nurses about their role in helping students in the aftermath of trauma.

Other speakers included Jim Strawn and Chuck Stump, aithors of the Mad, Sad, Glad Book and Dr. Jill Benchell who discussed the psychological aspects of Diabetes in adolescents.

Elaine Rinehart RN, School Nurse in Wirt County, was named the 2008-2009 School Nurse of the Year at Thursday Nights School Nurses Banquet.