SNOW Announcements

  • American Diabetes Association Family Camp

    ADA Camp Sealth Family Weekend November 3-5 all ages Vashon Island, WA
  • Mary Bridge Children's School Nurse Update

    Mary Bridge Chidlren's

    School Nurse Update in person event.

    Information can be found here: www.marybridge.org/schoolrnupdate

    The 8/17 event specifics can be here are: 8-17 Event Bios and Learning Objectives

  • PLU ESA INFORMATION

    Introduction to School Nursing ESA

    24 OSPI Clock Hours, Offered Summer and Fall

    School nursing is a specialized practice that advances the well-being and health of students in the K-12 school-age population. Our blended class combines the best of independent and in-class learning, allowing participants more flexibility without sacrificing quality or content. This course prepares you for the initial Educational Staff Associate Initial Certification as a School Nurse. Content includes the role of the school nurse within the context of the school and society, growth and development, assessment and screening tools, school law, and legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of the role.

    Fall 2023

    Location: self-study/online synchronous combo

    Student self-study begins Monday, October 16, 2023

    Virtual, online class Friday, November 10, 2023

    In-person skills lab Saturday, November 11, 2023 PLU Garfield Commons 208 Garfield St. S Tacoma, WA ROOMS 101,103

    This course is approved by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for meeting the requirements for initial certification as a School Nurse. Contact: Program Manager ccnl@plu.edu (253) 535-7027

  • Mary Bridge Children's School Nurse Update Information

    Information can be found here: www.marybridge.org/schoolrnupdate

    Mary Bridge School Nurse Information
    • Registration: please email the following information to hannah.wong@multicare.org
      • First/last name
      • School district
      • Home address/city/state/zip
      • Summer contact phone
      • Preferred email for future communication (district or personal).  
    • Cost: $25. Please bring exact cash or check only (Payable to: MultiCare), day of event.  
  • Mary Bridge Children's School Nurse Update 2023 Event on August 17th

    Mary Bridge Children's School Nurse Update 2023 Event on August 17th

    • Event: School Nurse Education Series hosted by Mary Bridge Children's
    • Happening on August 17th 8 AM - 4 PM at Stadium High School - Theater
    • CME is available 
  • PLU Continuing Education

    Child and Adolescent Traumatic Grief After Loss; Two-Part Series

    A spotlighted series presented by the Center of Continued Nursing Learning at PLU.

    In partnership with PLU Graduate Program Continuing Education,  PLU Marriage & Family Therapy & PLU Department of Social Work

    Childhood Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part I, 6/10/2023 – 11 AM- 2PM PTAdolescent Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part II, 6/24/2023 – 11 AM – 2PM PT

    Tanika Johnson, Ed.D., M.A., LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP

    These sessions will cost $100.00 each.  Registration for both sessions at $180.00 will save $20.00 by bundling the two sessions together.

    Register at: https://www.campusce.net/pacificlutheran/course/course.aspx?C=184&pc=1&mc=2&sc=0

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  • PLU Continuing Education

    Introduction to School Nursing

    24 OSPI Clock Hours, Offered Summer and Fall

    School nursing is a specialized practice that advances the well-being and health of students in the K-12 school-age population. Our blended class combines the best of independent and in-class learning, allowing participants more flexibility without sacrificing quality or content. This course prepares you for the initial Educational Staff Associate Initial Certification as a School Nurse. Content includes the role of the school nurse within the context of the school and society, growth and development, assessment and screening tools, school law, and legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of the role.

    Summer 2023

    Location: self-study/online synchronous combo

    Student self-study begins Monday, June 5, 2023

    Virtual, online class Friday, June 31, 2023

    In-person skills lab Saturday, July 1, 2023 PLU Garfield Commons 208 Garfield St. S Tacoma, WA ROOMS 101,103

    This course is approved by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for meeting the requirements for initial certification as a School Nurse.

    Contact: Program Manager ccnl@plu.edu    (253) 535-7027

  • PLU Continuing Education

  • Washington State Nurses Convention

    Washington Nurses Convention May 17-19 at the beautiful Tacoma Convention Center.
    Earlybird registration has been extended!
    Registration information can be found here:
    Washington State Nurses Convention (wanursecon.org)

  • Poison Control Resources

  • Deadline Approaching - NASN Education Scholarships

    The deadline to apply for NASN Scholarship is October 15, 2022. NASN members are invited to apply for one of three NASN scholarships:

    Endowment Education Scholarship
    Advocacy Education Scholarship
    RN to BSN Education Advancement Scholarship

    Two of the above scholarships include complimentary registration to the annual NASN Conference in the year awarded.
  • Conference Presentations

    Conference presentations and information are posted here:
    Conferences - School Nurse Organization of Washington
    Please look for updates, we are excited to get to see you all!