In 1968, Delaware’s School Nurse Advisory Committee held its first meeting and the Delaware School Nurse Association began. DSNA now serves as the professional organization for all 320 Delaware school nurses—204 active members and growing. Join us through the National Association of School Nurses.
DSNA Strategic Plan 2005-2010
DSNA’s mission is to promote the profession of school nursing and to advance the delivery of professional school health services to promote optimal learning in students.
Goal 1:
DSNA will promote and advance the quality of the practice of professional school nursing
- Increase the percentage of school nurses who hold current DOE certification in school nursing
- Increase the percentage of Nationally Certified School Nurses
- Promote the integration of National School Nursing Standards into individual practice
- All school nurses will have the opportunity to work with a school nurse mentor during the induction period of employment
- Promote the creation of a system that assures the evaluation of school nursing clinical practice by a qualified school nurse
- Promote the positive impact of the school nurse’s role on student health and academic achievement
- Utilize evidence-based research to improve school nursing practice
Goal 2:
DSNA will provide leadership in health issues
- Advocate for children’s safety and physical and emotional health
- Promote healthy lifestyle choices and practices
- Act as a resource for health education within the school community
- Collaborate within the educational community to promote student success
Goal 3:
DSNA will be an influential voice in decisions affecting school nursing practice and student health
- Increase participation in the legislative, regulatory and political arenas
- Collaborate with organizations to promote children’s health and safety
- Promote DSNA representation in community health agencies and organizations
Goal 4:
DSNA will continue to be organized for maximum efficiency and effectiveness
- Review and update by laws as needed
- Utilize current technology for efficient communication
- Establish appropriate committees/task forces to meet member needs
- Increase the percentage of school nurses who are members of DSNA
- Remain fiscally sound