VASN Benefits
What is VASN?
VASNis a nonprofit specialty nursing organization [501(c)(6)] dedicated to promoting and advancing the quality of school health services and health education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- VASN promotes the interests and rights of its members while operating as an educational organization for its members.
- VASN membership is unified with the National Association of School Nurses, the national expert in addressing the needs of school nurse professionals.
- VASN members include public, private, and parochial school nurses, nurse practitioners, school nurse administrators, consultants, educators, and nursing students.
- VASN is the association for professionals who are interested in establishing and maintaining quality school nursing services in their locality, Virginia and the nation.
What is VASN's vision?
VASN is the leading expert in school health services for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
What is VASN's mission?
VASN improves the health and educational success of children and youth in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
What are VASN member benefits?
You are invited to join us, get involved, and be part of this mission. Together with over 350 Virginia school nurses, you can help shape a healthier future for Virginia's school children and improve our profession in a significant way. Thank you in advance for your membership, as you become part of a dynamic and effective network of dedicated school nurses in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We hope you will enjoy and utilize your VASN membership fully and benefit from our informational resources, educational opportunities, services, and advocacy initiatives.
What are VASN's informational resources & educational opportunities?
- Maintain your competencies by participating in the VASN annual conference and other educational offerings
- Obtain CEUs at the VASN annual conference, usually held the first weekend in November, and other programs
- Receive the Courier, VASN's newsletter, to stay current of Virginia school health practice and issues
- Participate in regional meetings that address local school health and education themes that support positive student outcomes
- Utilize the VASN website, email, and services to help you serve the needs of your students
- Enhance collaborative relationships among Virginia school nurses and community organizations
- Access supportive Regional Directors and local educational programs
- Network with Private/Parochial School Nurses (PPSNs) through a special interest group
How do members benefit from VASN's legislative advocacy activities?
- Be informed on legislative issues of importance to Virginia school health services and school nurses
- Participate in the Legislative Coalition of Virginia Nurses and the Virginia Nurses' Political Action Committee to advocate for our students
- Benefit from professional representation to the Virginia General Assembly
What strategies does VASN utilize to advocate for school nursing in Virginia?
- Communicate with Virginia policy makers on important issues related to school nursing and student health services
- Recgnize school nursing practice and leadership excellence - School Nurse, School Nurse Administrator, and Private/Parochial Nurse of the Year
- Provide scholarships and grants to school nurses who advance their college education and achieve national certification (NBCSN) in school nursing
- Promote school nurses' contributions to student health and education each May on School Nurse Day
- Collaborate with state agencies and organizations in advancing school health services and health education
Questions about VASN?
To contact the VASN President, send an email to contactvasn@gmail.com.
