School Nurse and School Nurse Administrator of the Year

Purpose

To publicly recognize the importance and work of school nurses by annually honoring one School Nurse of the Year from Colorado who has demonstrated excellence in school nursing practice and leadership in school health.

Sponsor

Colorado Association of School Nurses

Eligibility

Nominee must be:

  • A registered professional nurse.
  • A member of CASN for the current and preceding two years. The preceding two years must be continuous (without lapse in membership).

Suggested Guidelines for Colorado School Nurse of the Year

  1. Nominee should have five years’ experience as a school nurse and is currently practicing as a school nurse.
  2. More than 50% of nominee’s time should be spent in direct care.
  3. Evidence of excellence in school nursing practice is judged by the nominee’s abilities in the areas of Leadership, Teamwork, Vision, Community Partnership and Innovation. Reference: School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice 3rd Edition, 2017.

How to Submit an Application

All applications must be submitted on-line. No other mode of application will be accepted. Nominations may be submitted by another nurse, a principal, a director or a parent.

Congratulations to CASN's 2023 School Nurse Administrator of the Year and School Nurse of the Year!

School Nurse Administrator of the Year

Marie "Mimi" Hailes

School Nurse of the Year

Ana Kim