10 GOOD REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN VSSNA

1. VSSNA provides leadership on the state level in the promotion of health services for all school children.

2. VSSNA speaks for the interest of school nurses to the nursing and health community and to the public.

3. VSSNA promotes school nursing as a nursing specialty.

4. VSSNA works toward job security for the school nurse.

5. VSSNA provides educational opportunities through programs and workshops on topics pertinent to the school nurse.

6. VSSNA provides model standards for school nursing and for school nursing services.

7. VSSNA develops policies and resolutions that reflect the philosophy of the organization and provides direction for school nurses in their practice.

8. VSSNA provides standards for school nurse licensure for use at the state level.

9. VSSNA publishes a newsletter to keep the membership informed about the work of the Association, developments in nursing practice and activities of school nurses throughout Vermont and the United States.

10. Professional and Personal Liability Insurance Plan for "members only" at a special rate.

                                                                     -from VSSNA newsletter July 2001

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