Our legislative action committee (LAC) meets regularly to support ways we can advocate for school nursing and the important topics that affect our practice. Come join our group and find out more! Join HERE.
Do you or someone you know want to present at our Fall Conference this year? Please fill out this form to be considered! The deadline is September 5th.
Another win yesterday as the SB25-278 passed unanimously in the House Committee on Health & Human Services! We are almost there!
Laura brought the Neffy training device for the committee to see the ease with administration.
Congratulations to all those who serve on the CASN’s advocacy committee!
The advocacy committee has been involved in updating the stock auto-injector epipen law to just epinephrine. What this means, is that, if passed, intranasal epinephrine will be able to be stored in the stock epinephrine lockers.
Today, SB25-287 passed committee unanimously!
We are not done yet. Next the bill goes to appropriations where the fiscal impact of the bill is discussed.
In the meantime, please consider sending a thank you note to the sponsor of the bill:
Kyle Mullica
kyle.mullica.senate@coleg.gov
Or maybe some or all Senators from the Colorado Senator of Health and Human Services Committee who unanimously voted to pass our bill in committee:
John Carson
john.carson.senate@coleg.gov
Lisa Frizell
lisa.frizell.senate@coleg.gov
Dafna Michaelson Jenet
dafna.michaelson.jenet.senate@coleg.gov
Lisa Cutter
lisa.cutter.senate@coleg.gov
Iman Jodeh
iman.jodeh.senate@coleg.gov
Scott Bright
scott.bright.senate@coleg.gov
Lyndsey Daughtery
lindsey.daugherty.senate@coleg.gov
Mike Weissman
mike.weissman.senate@coleg.gov
School Nurses know what is best for school children’s health! Today Colorado School Nurse voices are acknowledged!
Congratulations to Leah Wyckoff Colorado's newest fellow!
The honor of Fellow is the most prestigious recognition that members can receive from NASN. It is a symbol of superior achievement in school nursing and exceptional contributions to NASN.
Leah will be inducted at NASN 2025 in Austin. I hope to see many of you there supporting Leah in all of her achievements!
In lieu of the CASN Spring Workshop, CASN is partnering with Children’s Hospital who will be hosting a clinical skills education & training in the metro area.
Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Location: Fremont Building, 14603 E Fremont Ave in Centennial
Time: 7:30-8:15
Cost: $75 including lunch
CE Credits: 6.75 for participation the entire day
Register through Children's Hospital Colorado
For questions, please contact Donnya Mogensen at donnya.mogensen@childrenscolorado.org
Participants will leave with a wonderful take-home supply bag worth $100 from Children’s and there will be prizes raffled during the day. CASN is proud to partner with Children’s Hospital Colorado to bring this valuable event to the community!