CSNO Section Fall Conference Registration 2026
Northern Section Fall Conference September 19, 2026.
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Register Here Northern Section Fall Conference 2026, Saturday, Sept 19, 2026
CSNO Section Fall Conferences
Save The Date 2026
Bay Coast Section Fall Conference-October 17, Michaels Shoreline, 2940 N. Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View Topics include
Blood Disorders and Seizure medication.
Central Valley Fall Conference-October 3, Valley Children's Hospital, 9300 Valley Children's Place Madera, CA 93636
Southern Section Fall Conference, November 7, Knott's Berry Farm Hotel, 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620-3225 Topics
include Diabetes and POTS
2026-27 Line Up
Free to 26-27 CSNO members; $175 to nonCSNO members
Taking care of our SELf
Mary Reed, MEd, LCSW, Sacramento COE
August 26, 2026; 2:30-4:00
We're kicking off another year to re-emphasize how important it is to take care of our SELf. Social-emotional learning (SEL) for adults is the continuous process of building self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and healthy relationship skills. These preemptive skills can help us mitigate through situations in the work and home setting to do something before a situation occurs.
Intranasal Glucagon
September 2, 2026; 2:30-4:00
In the age of emergency medications coming to rescue individuals who may be experiencing life threatening situations, intranasal glucagon has been added to the list. Hypoglycemia is a medical emergency and with new medical research, technology and advancements, there are new approaches to addressing low blood sugar. We invite you to join us to learn about the new medication on the block that can address hypoglycemia. You wont want to miss it!
Stock Albuterol In Educational Settings
September 30, 2026; 2:30-4:00
Stock Albuterol is here!!!!!! Asthma impacts more California children than any other chronic disease condition. As the result of a cutting-edge, eclectic partnership between HCAI, Cal RX, CDPH, and CSNO, children with undiagnosed asthma that have an attack at school have hope because they will have access to stock albuterol. Just think, this movement came to fruition as the result of school nurse legislative advocacy!!!! You won't want to miss "happy ending" of valent school nurse efforts and the amazing partnerships and resources that have been illuminated through this process. Go TEAM!
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative CYBHI: Role of the School Nurse
Katie Nilsson, MSN, RN, PHN, CPN, RCSN
CSNO State President
The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), part of California’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, is a statewide effort to improve how children, youth, and families access behavioral health support. Grounded in a “whole child” approach, CYBHI helped transform systems so young people could find care—when, where, and in the way they needed it most. School nurses have an integral role in providing mental health services and support in the educational setting under the California Education Code 49426. We hope you can join us!
School Nurse Policy Pulse: Key Legislation for 26-27
LeeAngela Reid & Nick Romley, CSNO Lobbyists,
Capitol Advisors.
In this transition year, the Governor has until September 29, 2026 to sign or veto legislation. Front and center to school nursing are the policy issues that will impact students and school health services. Come learn about legislation that will impact school nurses and next steps.
1.5 California Board of Registered Contact Hours will be provided for each Happy Hour. The California School Nurses Organization is an approved provider of Contact Hours by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP #04269.
For updates or questions about the High Road Training Project, please click on the tab below. We will continue to post updates there. For more information and to apply please click on the link.
Update June 4, 2026-Cohort 3 Summer 2026 Candidates announced
Round 3 candidates for the High Road Training project were selected for CSU, Fullerton and San Francisco. In a highly competitive process, the HRTP selection committee have been tasked with some very difficult decisions. Between the two programs, we selected 57 applicants out of over 100 school nurse applicants. Our program expanded to 9 new counties, as we remain committed to implementing a state-wide program. The grant criteria include identifying high free and reduced lunch areas, compelling candidate need, rural location, diverse candidacy, as well as other factors. You must apply to the school nurse program and the HRTP funding at the same time in order to be considered.
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CSNO Call for State Board Candidates 2027-2029
The California School Nurses Organization (CSNO) is now accepting applications
for the following elected State Board positions:
Elected by the CSNO General Membership
CSNO State President-Elect (2027–2029),succession to CSNO State President
CSNO State Treasurer (2027–2029)
Individuals applying for the CSNO State President Elect and Treasurer's
positions are asked to submit a short bio written in third person and picture.
Additionally, the CSNO State Board is seeking
qualified members to serve in the following appointed leadership roles:
Appointed by the President and conferred by the CSNO Board of Directors
State Communications Chair (2027-2029)
Web Communication Chair (2027-2029)
Mental Health Specialty Practice Committee Chair (2026-2028)
Individuals interested in these positions are
encouraged to submit a short statement of their and picture.
For more information on these roles, please see the:
CSNO Bylaws
CSNO Standing Rules
All candidates must be CSNO members in good standing, with a current
2026–2027 CSNO membership.
Election Timeline
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Ballots Distributed: Mid-October 2026
Election Results Announced: Early November 2026
Installation of Elected Officers at the 77th Annual CSNO State Conference
Installation of Chairperson CSNO Leadership Summit
We encourage passionate and dedicated school nursing leaders
to consider serving the profession through one of these
important statewide leadership opportunities.
If you are interested in applying, please add your information here.
For question please email Sheri Coburn, [email protected]
NEW RELEASE: MCAH Medical Home Hub
MCAH is pleased to announce the release of the Medical Home Hub website. This website will contain statewide resources, practical tools, data and reports, and more to help promote Medical Home at the state and local level.
The MCAH Medical Home framework is drived from and supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics. CDPH/MCAH Title V has made promoting and uplifting the Medical Home model of care a central priority for all children, youth and families. Efforts to enhance healthcare delivery, quality and family experience of care lead to better health outcomes for all.
The Medical Home model of care uplifts the value of partnership between child-serving systems, providers and families to make sure all children and youth have access to high-quality care that meets them where they are, from birth through young adulthood.
August 31 & Sept 2; 5:30-8:00
About the School Nurse Academy CSNO is pleased to launch the first school nurse academy cohort for 26-27. The School Nurse Academy was designed by school nurses for school nurses. The Academy features a hybrid learning experiences. One module will be conducted via Zoom; the remaining modules studied online. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Zoom portions include the Role of the School Nurse. Online learning modules include Physical assessment of school aged students in educational settings & Legal Aspects; MTSS and the continuum of SST to IEP; Emergency Response and Safe Schools; School Nurse Past, Present & Future; Vision Screening; Communicable Diseases; Immunizations; Population Health and Community Health; School Nurse Image; and School Health Financing. The modules include interactive activities that allow for self-paced course work The CSNO School Nurse Academy is facilitated by experienced school nurse leaders who serve or served on the CSNO State Board. School Nurse Academy attendees automatically become CSNO members since organizational support is critical to support new school nurse success. CSNO is pleased to offer 62 BRN contact hours through the California Board of Registered Nursing. The California School Nurses Organization is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP #04269. We regret that once registered, no cancellations or refunds may be made, however substitutions are welcome.
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