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President's Message

We are so glad you are part of our dynamic group of nurses. This year we are focusing on increasing our membership and will have some special incentives for members who help us with this. We are also looking to fill more board positions. Have a look at what's available below and if something strikes your fancy, please email me. Scroll down for the Bay Coast Events Calendar, we will be adding some social activities like hikes and lunches and hope you will join us. Lastly, your Bay Coast Board is here to help, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Bay Coast is made up of the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Marin, Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz.

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Bay Coast Section Events

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Bay Coast Section Membership Scholarship

 General Information and Application

The intent of this scholarship is to provide monetary assistance to nurses who otherwise might not be able to afford CSNO membership. The # of recipients will be dependent on the # of eligible applicants and the funds allocated to the scholarship by the Bay Coast Board. Priority will be given to eligible applicants who also meet priority criteria.

Scholarship recipients must apply to become a CSNO member within 1 month of receiving the scholarship or the scholarship may be rescinded. Prior awardees of the scholarship and/or those who have been CSNO members before may apply. 

Scholarship recipients will be offered a complimentary one year CSNO membership and registration fees for the Bay Coast Spring or Fall conference they choose to attend that year.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS:

  1. Holds a Preliminary School Nurse Services Credential.
  2. Resides within the CSNO Bay Coast geographic region.
  3. Currently is employed at least .5 FTE in a school nurse position.
  4. Employer does not reimburse for CSNO membership dues.
  5. Submits completed application and required attachments online before the deadline.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:

The scholarship amount is equal to:
  • annual membership dues at the time of application for membership, PLUS
  • registration fees to attend Bay Coast fall and/or spring conferences held that year (the awardee is not obligated to attend the conferences but is strongly encouraged to in order to maximize the benefit of the scholarship)
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE:  
April 1  Applications will be accepted no earlier than this date for the following membership year
September 15 The application with required documents must be received via email no later than this date. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Bay Coast Section Scholarship Committee and awardees will be notified within two weeks.
 CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

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Bay Coast Section Board
Executive Committee

      President         

Kimberly Miller, MSN, RN, NCSN
2023-2025

President-Elect

Sabina Muresan, MSN, BSN, RN, RCSN
2023-2025

Past President

Karen Thornburg, MSN, RN, RCSN
2023-2025

Treasurer

Tracy Fernandez, MS, RN, RCSN
2023-2025

Secretary

 

 


Kim Walker, MS, RN, PHN,
CNS, PNP, RCSN
2022-2024

 

Board Members at Large 


Debora Nott,
BS, RN, RCSN
Accommodations
2022-2024

 

 

 

Susan Han,
BS, RN, RCSN
2022-2024

 

 

 

Christine Quick,
MS, RN, PHN, RCSN
2021-2023

 

 

 

Tanja Batinic,
MS, PHN, RN, NCSN
2021-2023

Section Board Committee Chairpersons

 

 

 

Susan Han,
BS, RN, RCSN
Awards


Dagmar Paul,
MSN, RN, RCSN
Communications

 

 

 

Louanne Lee-Kraynik,
BS, RN, PHN, NCSN
Government Relations

Yuko Nikura,
MS, RN, RCSN
Membership Co-chair

Meg Murray,
MS, RN, PHN, RCSN
Membership Co-chair

 

Specialty Practice Committee Chairperson

Adolescent
Health

Vacant

Early Childhood
Education

Vacant

Mental Health

Risa Bernasconi,
MS, RN, FNP, RCSN

School Health
Services Leader

Vacant

School Nurse Educator


Vacant

Special Education


Vacant

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Bay Coast Section Gallery

 

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