Definition of State School Nurse Consultant

The State School Nurse Consultant is a specialist in school nursing practice who works with school districts and school nurses to promote quality nursing services and school health programs that addresses the broad health needs of students. (NASSNC, 2000)

Definition of School Nurse

A specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self management, self advocacy, and learning. (NASN, 1999)

Outstanding National State School Nurse Consultant Achievement Awards

2006: Linda Caldart-Olson, Wisconsin
2005: Cheryl Resha, Connecticut
2004: Vicki Taliaferro, Maryland
2003: Anne H. Sheetz, Massachusetts
2002: Marilyn Asay, North Carolina
2001: Phyllis Lewis, Indiana
2000: Charlotte Burt, Iowa
1999: Judith Maire, Washington