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New Hampshire School Nurses Association

NHSNA strives to provide relevant continuing education to NH school nurses by aligning its professional development with the national Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice. 


Join colleagues from across the Nashua area to discuss current student health trends, share practical strategies, and support one another in the day‑to‑day realities of school nursing 🎓. This regional meeting helps advance our shared mission to promote student health and educational success through strong, well‑connected school nursing practice. Please complete this form to confirm your attendance, and note any topics or questions you&rsquo;d like included in the agenda. 🩺 Guest Speaker:Bobbie &nbsp;D. Bagley, MS, MPH, RN, CPHChief Public Health Official - DirectorCity of Nashua Division of Public Health and Community Services&nbsp;Since 2016, Bobbie D. Bagley has served the City of Nashua, transitioning from Director of Public Health and Community Services to Chief Public Health Official in 2023. A veteran with 28 years of experience, she acts as the city&rsquo;s Chief Public Health Strategist, leading a diverse team dedicated to health equity, disease prevention, and trauma-informed care. Before joining the Mayor&rsquo;s Cabinet, Bobbie spent seven years at Rivier University as the founding Director of Public Health Programs. There, she developed the department&#39;s curricula and secured pivotal grants to diversify the nursing and public health workforce. Throughout her career, she has remained a passionate advocate for reducing socio-cultural barriers and building a competent, inclusive healthcare community.

Nashua Area Regional School Nurse Meeting

&nbsp;School nurses from all over Grafton County and the Plymouth Area are getting together for a relaxed regional meeting. This get-together is all about connecting with fellow nurses, swap ideas, and solve problems together while making new friends along the way. Guest Speaker: &nbsp;Edward Shanshala ll MSHSA, MSEd. He is the CEO of Ammonoosuc Community Health Services (ACHS), Inc.. His passion is engaging with others who are focused on essential preventative efforts that help to reach maximum individual health and community wellness. &nbsp;ACHS offers health care for the whole family providing medical, vision, dental, nutrition/wellness and school - based behavioral health care for students.Ed is a motivational and engaging speaker who is looking forward to an interactive presentation with the school nurses in this region to understand more about our roles and struggles.&nbsp;&quot;At Ammonoosuc Community Health Services (ACHS), our mission is rooted in that simple truth: health care should be accessible, affordable, and compassionate for everyone, regardless of zip code, or any other challenge you may face.&quot;&nbsp;Ed asks that you fill out a very brief survey found in your confirmation email.

Grafton County Regional Meeting

🎉More Than Just a Meeting: It&rsquo;s a Celebration! Our members aren&#39;t just the foundation of this association&mdash;you&rsquo;re the heartbeat of our schools! It&rsquo;s time to step out of the health office and into the spotlight. Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting as we shower our School Nurse of the Year with well-deserved praise, toast to our wonderful Retirees, and high-five over everything we&rsquo;ve crushed this past year. We&rsquo;ll also be &quot;housekeeping&quot; with some bylaw updates and officer elections, plus brainstorming how to bring the regional meetings directly to your region. Come for the honors, stay for the community!

NHSNA Annual Membership Meeting

All School Nurses withing driving distance to Concord NH are invited! Hear a presentation from ConvenientMD on their School Nurse Partnership Program Connect with other School Nurses in the area. Why you should come: School nurses often find themselves working independently, sometimes serving as the only nurse in their school or even their district. This unique aspect of the profession can make it challenging to connect with peers and discuss shared concerns. Recognizing this, our organization is initiating a series of regional meetings designed specifically for school nurses. Opportunities for Connection:These regional meetings offer school nurses the chance to meet others in their area who understand the specific challenges of the role. By coming together, participants can build relationships with colleagues, share experiences, and discuss the local issues that matter most to them. These meetings will foster a sense of camaraderie, allowing nurses to reconnect with the collaborative spirit often found in other areas of nursing. Professional Growth and ImpactThe regional meetings are more than just networking events; they are a platform for exchanging strategies to improve student wellness and learning from public health experts, their fellow nurses, and your association. School nurses can seek guidance, gain new ideas, and find support for their professional development. Most importantly, every participant&rsquo;s voice is vital in shaping the future of school health within their region, helping to promote healthier schools and communities.

Merrimack County Regional Meeting for School Nurses: Building Connections and Advancing School Health

**This is for online registrations. &nbsp;If you wish to send a check, you will have to email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:events@nhschoolnurses.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">events@nhschoolnurses.org</a> to be entered manually.Reserve a discounted room by March 20th at the Courtyard by Marriott &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1757607316351&key=GRP&app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1757607316351&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink </a> School Nurses: Leveraging Access to Care brings New Hampshire school nurses together to explore practical ways to expand student access to health services. Register to deepen your skills in care coordination, reduce barriers to services, and support students&rsquo; readiness to learn. This session supports NHSNA&rsquo;s mission to advance school nursing practice and ensure every student can reach needed care within the school setting ❤️. Vendors will be on hand to share information about their services. The day will conclude with our annual NHSNA Membership Meeting to elect new officers and present the School Nurse of the Year Award, as well as the Barbara French Advocacy Award.

School Nurses: Leveraging Access to Care

Demystifying GLP-1s: The Science, the Hype, and the Reality of Weight Loss MedicationsAre you overwhelmed by the constant headlines about medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound?&nbsp;It seems like overnight, GLP-1 medications have completely transformed the conversation around weight loss and metabolic health. But with all the media hype and celebrity endorsements, it can be incredibly difficult to separate medical facts from internet fiction. Wendy Wright will present a clear, fact-based webinar where she cuts through the noise and breaks down exactly what these medications are, how they work, and what the data really shows. &nbsp;Whether you are a healthcare professional, someone considering these treatments, or simply curious about the science of obesity, this session will provide you with the grounded, evidence-based information you need. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1766070450/wysiwyg/gqnck7qieqw4zje8muvq.jpg" style="width: 105px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; position: relative; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit; border-radius: 10px; background-clip: padding-box;" fr-original-style="width: 105px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">Wendy L. Wright, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FAAN, is a highly accomplished nurse practitioner with extensive clinical, educational, and entrepreneurial experience. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Alabama and has completed advanced nurse practitioner programs at Simmons University. Dr. Wright owns an award-winning nurse practitioner-led clinic in New Hampshire, leads a medical education company, and serves as Chief Clinical Officer of a technology startup supporting NP-owned clinics. Her numerous honors include being named among the Top 100 Scholars by the University of Alabama, NH Nurse Practitioner of the Year, and one of America&#39;s Top 10 NPs. Dr. Wright is also an author, founder of the NH Chamber of Entrepreneurial Nurse Practitioners, and a recognized speaker and consultant in healthcare.&nbsp;** Online payments are required when you register online. &nbsp;If you choose to send a check, you will have to email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:events@nhschoolnurses.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">events@nhschoolnurses.org</a> to be manually entered.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Demystifying GLP-1s: The Science, the Hype, and the Reality of Weight Loss Medications

Presented by: Dr. Christine March, Assistant Professor, Pediatric endocrinologist at UPMCChildren&rsquo;s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. March primarily takes care of children,adolescents, and young adults with type 1 and 2 diabetes. &nbsp;Much of her work is focused on school-based interventions to support children, families, and school nurses. In this webinar, Dr. March will review recent innovations inscreening, prevention, and management of type 1 diabetes. She will review the sciencebehind screening for early-stage type 1 diabetes and new research/treatments toprevent progression of the disease in asymptomatic children. For children with type 1diabetes, Dr. March will briefly review new interventions for integrated care betweendiabetes centers and schools. Practical considerations for nurses will be discussed,including the NH DOE toolkit, raising awareness about type 1 diabetes screening, andproviding resources for those interested in learning more.

Screen, Prevent, Care: Innovations in Pediatric type 1 Diabetes for the School Nurse

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1770049037/wysiwyg/r1cyjihq7ew3ssfqo1fp.png" style="width: 214px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 214px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1770049210/wysiwyg/fpphwnzrgrrircsdqc2n.png" style="width: 174px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 174px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Public Health / School Nurses Meet and GreetJoin Us in Rochester!Location Change: This event has moved to The Tech Cafe which is part of the R.W. Creteau Career Technology Center attached to Spaulding High School. The entrance is located off of a separate parking lot to the left of the main entrance to Spaulding High School.Are you within driving distance to Rochester? This is your chance to participate in an engaging in-person event you won&#39;t want to miss! Why Attend?School nurses play a vital role in public health, but they often lack opportunities to connect and discuss important topics with colleagues in their public health region. The Strafford County Regional Meeting is designed to bring together school nurses and other healthcare professionals in the area. Attendees will have the chance to share best practices, exchange ideas, and discuss strategies to promote student wellness. School nurses&#39; expertise in managing student health concerns and providing health education makes them essential contributors to broader public health initiatives.&nbsp;

Strafford County Regional Meeting

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1769014334/wysiwyg/up40adusd8vkvqni3rdx.jpg" style="width: 551px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 551px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">All School Nurses withing driving distance to Manchester NH are invited! Hear a presentation from ConvenientMD on their School Nurse Partnership Program Connect with other School Nurses in the area. Why you should come: School nurses often find themselves working independently, sometimes serving as the only nurse in their school or even their district. This unique aspect of the profession can make it challenging to connect with peers and discuss shared concerns. Recognizing this, our organization is initiating a series of regional meetings designed specifically for school nurses. Opportunities for Connection:These regional meetings offer school nurses the chance to meet others in their area who understand the specific challenges of the role. By coming together, participants can build relationships with colleagues, share experiences, and discuss the local issues that matter most to them. These meetings will foster a sense of camaraderie, allowing nurses to reconnect with the collaborative spirit often found in other areas of nursing. Professional Growth and ImpactThe regional meetings are more than just networking events; they are a platform for exchanging strategies to improve student wellness and learning from public health experts, their fellow nurses, and your association. School nurses can seek guidance, gain new ideas, and find support for their professional development. Most importantly, every participant&rsquo;s voice is vital in shaping the future of school health within their region, helping to promote healthier schools and communities.

Regional Meeting for School Nurses: Building Connections and Advancing School Health

Welcome to our online shop 🛍️Please Note:&nbsp; You may pick up your shirt(s) at the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/school-nurses-leveraging-access-to-care" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">April 11th Conference</a> in Concord. If you would like to have them mailed to you, please pick a shipping option at the bottom of the order page.&nbsp; The NHSNA Shop is your destination for gear designed specifically for the New Hampshire school nursing community. Whether you&rsquo;re in the health office or out in the community, our merch helps you represent the profession we love. All proceeds go toward supporting our mission and providing scholarships for future school nurses. Happy shopping! 🌟 New Hampshire School Nurses Association

Welcome to our online shop 🛍️Please Note: You may pick up your shirt(s) at the April 11th Conference in Concord. If you would like to have them mailed to you, please pick a shipping option at the bottom of the order page. The NHSNA Shop is your destination for gear designed specifically for the New Hampshire school nursing community. Whether you’re in the health office or out in the community, our merch helps you represent the profession we love. All proceeds go toward supporting our mission and providing scholarships for future school nurses.Happy shopping! 🌟New Hampshire School Nurses Association

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Join fellow New Hampshire school nurses to explore how school nursing and public health can work side by side to support healthier students and stronger learning. This session will connect everyday school health practice with broader public health strategies&mdash;sharing concrete tools, real‑world examples, and space for questions. Together, we&rsquo;ll deepen our skills, strengthen our network, and continue NHSNA&rsquo;s mission to ensure every student has access to quality health care at school. 🎓🩺

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