Announcement List

  • Afternoon Day 2, 2024

    2 months ago

    Andrea Polkinghorn, BSN RN AMB-BC spoke to us about immunizations. A majority of the information was in regards to the HPV vaccine and the protection against cancer. We school nurses can save lives in many ways.

    Drugs in our communities - Updates from the field, presented by Ryan Pennock and Tyler Heine, DCI agents. So much info - it is crazy how easy it is for students get THC. When young people use drugs they may never be able to develop the part of their brain that regulates emotions. Imagine our students being 50 and still acting like a 13 year old.

    Whitney LaCroix,RN BSN Tribal Health President & Chief Nursing Officer spoke with us about Native American Healthcare Challenges.

  • Day 2 of Conference 2024

    2 months ago
    Carrie Clarke, Chief Wellness Officer, School Nurse, and our National Board of Director started our day off with great information and updates from NASN.
    Jenna Hieb and Robyn Knecht from St Joseph’s Indian School. They talked with us about the Transition Process and Services at their school. So many things that I didn't know.
    Education and Services
    No tuition is charged and St. Joseph's Indian School provides for all the needs of approximately 200 Native American students. Everything from food and clothing to education, counseling and healthcare is provided.
    Loving houseparents live in the homes with 12 children. With a 6:1 student adult ratio, the children receive quality care and attention. We have 20 student homes.
    Our elementary school has small class sizes (12 students) and one-on-one attention. The students are taught all of the basics along with Lakota Studies and religious education.
    Our high school students attend Chamberlain High School and receive support of houseparents and group home living on St. Joseph's campus. In high school, the Native American students take part in a variety of activities and are integrated into a culturally diverse atmosphere to encourage future success.
    Annual Membership meeting:  Run by the president.  It was so informative and the reports interesting.  All BOD reports are on the website.  Here is a link to the website library.
    https://www.sdschoolnurses.org/sdsnacommunity/sdsnamemberlibrary?folder=919678e2-d2eb-464c-9531-cdf8a71aa71c&bf8113f8-b370-4a30-9107-f198c004476a=eyJwYWdlaW5kZXgiOjAsImxpYnJhcnllbnRyeSI6bnVsbH0%3D 

  • First Day of Conference

    2 months ago

    First Day was started with lots of culture.  We went to the Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center.

    Next we listened to Dana Boraas, the Program Director of Lutheran Social Services of SD.  We learned about the services LSS provide to our students and their families when they enter our country.  This service is incredible.

    https://lsssd.org/

    The Black Pipe drum group performed at the Arrowwood Resort in Chamberlain this evening, where they sang for the South Dakota School Nurses Association. They did an awesome job! Thank you to Kendra for inviting us!
    From Kendra,These kids are amazing each and everyday,but they sure brought yheir A game yesterday! So proud of each and everyone of them. They have always had my heart but now they have the heart of other school nurses across South Dakota! Thanks Brian,Crys…
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  • 2024 SD School Nurse Association Conference has kicked off

    2 months ago
    Our summer conference was started with a surprise. Dr. Jarod Larson, Brandon Valley’s Superintendent popped in before our board meeting to address us and to thank us for our tireless work as School Nurses.
    Take care of yourself. Do something that brings you joy each day.
    You can only be 3 things for 3 things.
    Make the list and Post it
    Challenge
    - [ ] Take care of yourself
    - [ ] Choose 3 things to be
    - [ ] 3 things to do: Be committed disciplined focused

  • View Our Revised 'Why Join SDSNA' Web Page

    10 months ago

    When you join SDSNA, you also join NASN. Take a look at the many reasons to join. Be sure to notice the guide for employers; use it to ask your employer to pay for your membership. 

    If you are already a member, learn how you can be an "influencer" when you participate in NASN Strong.