MSNA News

  • 2025 MSNA Conference Final Agenda

    Please, see link below.

  • Revised Mississippi School Nurse Procedures and Standards of Care Manual Now Available

    Posted: May 15, 2025

    On June 13, 2024, school nurses and supporters from across Mississippi gathered at the Mississippi Center for Nursing in Madison to revise the Mississippi School Nurse Procedures and Standards of Care manual.

    As each chapter was thoughtfully reviewed and updated, one theme remained constant: a shared passion for student well-being and a commitment to equipping school nurses with the tools they need to succeed.

    Acknowledgments

    We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following individuals and the organizations they represent for their time, expertise, and dedication to this important work:

    Mississippi Department of Education
    Mississippi School Nurse Association

    • Stephanie Coker, BSN, RN, NCSN

    • Sharon Caldwell, RN

    • Jamie Ely, RN

    • Donnis Harris, MSN, RN, NCSN

    • Colleen Larsen, BSN, RN

    • Sonya Leonard, BSN, RN, NCSN

    • Karie Lynch, BSN, RN, NCSN

    • Amanda Murray, BSN, RN

    • Tammie Reeder, BSN, RN, NCSN

    • Erin Siskey, BSN, RN, NCSN

    • Jill Zatoni, BSN, RN

    Mississippi Nurses Foundation

    • Amanda Crawford

    • Kasey Dorr, M.S.

    University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing

    • Anne Norwood, Ph.D., FNP-BC

    Mississippi College School of Nursing

    • Estelle Watts, DNP, RN, NCSN

    Community Representatives

    • Connie Board, BSN, RN, NCSN-E (Retired)


    Access the Manual

    The revised manual is now available online. You can find it under the "Resources" tab on the MSNA website or by visiting:
    🔗 https://www.mississippischoolnurse.org/resources/spc

    It will also be saved in MSNA’s Online Community Library for your convenience.


    We hope this updated manual serves as a valuable guide to support all Mississippi school nurses in promoting student health and academic success.


  • 2025 MSNA Conference Tentative Agenda

    A Tentative Agenda has been added to the Conference website. MSNA Conference Webpage

  • NBCSN 2025 Scholarship Program

    NBCSN 2025 Scholarship Program

    Purpose

    The Scholarship Program is intended to financially support school nurses, who come from historically marginalized backgrounds or who serve historically marginalized school populations, to succeed in becoming Nationally Certified School Nurses (NCSN®).  Please, click on link below for more information. 

    NBCSN 2025 Scholarship Program

  • MSNA 2025 Conference Registration Form

    Come GROOVE with us at our MSNA Annual Conference! 

    Visit our Conference Page for more details.  

    Registration Form 

    NASN Membership Form

    ***The correct code for room reservations is S6MSN25.*** 

  • 1/29/2025 

    1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

  • MSNA Conference 2025

    June 3-5, 2025 

    Silver Star Resort

    Philadelphia,MS  

    More later!!

  • New MSNA President

    With over 23 years of dedicated service as a School Nurse, I am honored to serve as the President of the Mississippi School Nurse Association. My journey as a healthcare professional began with extensive experience in Critical Care and Pediatrics,  which laid a solid foundation for my transition into the educational sector.

    Throughout my career, I have been committed to providing exceptional care and support to students, ensuring their health and well-being are prioritized to create a safe and nurturing school environment. My passion for nursing extends beyond the classroom, as I actively engage in advancing school nursing practices and advocating for the vital role of school nurses in our communities.

    As President of the Mississippi School Nurse Association, I am eager to lead initiatives that empower school nurses and enhance the quality of care delivered to students across our state. Together, we can build a healthier future for our children and schools. 

    Jill C. Zattoni, BSN, RN 

    President, Mississippi School Nurse Association