School Nurse of the Year /School Nurse Administrator of the Year Awards

Kathryn Etter School Nurse of the Year Nomination FormFor consideration, a Complete nomination packet must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm, Tuesday, February 28th, 2023.
WASN School Nurse Administrator of the Year Nomination FormFor consideration, a Complete nomination packet must be submitted no later than 4 pm, Tuesday, February 28th, 2023.

WASN_logo.pngWisconsin Association of School Nurses 
Katheryn Etter School Nurse of the Year Nomination Process

PURPOSE: To publicly recognize the contributions of school nursing state-wide by honoring one school
nurse annually who has demonstrated excellence in school nursing practice.

SPONSOR: Wisconsin Association of School Nurses (WASN)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

  1. Nominee must be a registered professional nurse and a member of WASN for the current year.

  2. Nominee must be currently practicing full-time as a school nurse. Full-time is defined as working the full position that is available. If the only School Nurse position in that community involves fewer hours than usual full-time, it will be considered full-time for the purposes of this eligibility criteria. If the school nurse in your district is in an administrative role (has as their main responsibilities the supervision, administration, and coordination of nursing service and health programs rather than direct student care), please consider them for the School Nurse Administrator of the Year, found at this link:

  3. Current members of the WASN Board of Directors are eligible for nomination.

  4. Nominees or anyone nominating an individual may not serve on the selection committee.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:

Supporting evidence of excellence in school nursing practice must be provided with the nomination. Demonstration of excellence in practice using the Framework 21st Century School Nursing Practice ™ is expected. Standards of excellence in professional practice are evaluated according to the following:
National Association of School Nurses’ (NASN) Standards of Professional Performance for School Nursing (4th Edition, 2022):

Standard 11: COLLABORATION - The School Nurse collaborates with students, the families, and key stakeholders.

Standard 12: LEADERSHIP - The School Nurse leads within their professional practice setting and the profession.

Standard 13: EDUCATION - The School Nurse seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes innovative, anticipatory thinking.

Standard 14: SCHOLARLY INQUIRY: The School Nurse integrates scholarship, evidence, and research findings into practice.

Standard 15: QUALITY OF PRACTICE - The school nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.


PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION:
1. Nomination may be made by fellow school nurses, school staff, administrators, supervisors, teachers, parents, students, community members or others. Please feel free to share this application throughout your district.

2. The nomination form can be found online at this link.
Supporting documentation requirements are listed below and should be uploaded in the application at the time of nomination.

3. Include in the nomination application process:

  1.  Nomination form.
  2.  Current resume / curriculum vitae including education, awards, committees, membership in professional organizations, certifications, etc...
  3.  Supportive letters of recommendation. Maximum of three (3) letters each limited to one (1) page:
    • Letters may be from school nurses, principals, supervisors, teachers, parents, students or community members.
    • Letters should describe specific issues or topics related to the nominee's qualifications for the award. See selection criteria and Standards of Professional Performance for School Nurses as a reference.
    • Letters should directly reflect on areas of rating that writer wishes to emphasize. Please spell out local and affiliate acronyms when used for the first time.
  4. Supporting documents should assist selection committee in determining how nominee demonstrates excellence in the above school nursing standards of practice. This can best be done by addressing:
    • how nominee collaborates with students, parents, staff and outside entities to
    • improve student health
    • continuing education and professional development activities for self and others
    • leadership roles within district, community or state,
    • professional mentoring to other staff and school nurse colleagues
    • data collection and use of data in decision making
    • publications, presentations, or project development
    • how nominee promotes role of school nurse to others

          4. The total upload file is not to exceed 10 pages (10 one-sided).

          5. Submission must be no later than 4:00 p.m., February 28, 2023.

          If your nominee is selected, WASN will recognize the award recipient during the WASN annual Conference and the WASN Board will work with your school district to organize a local award presentation in your community. Thank you for your consideration of honoring your school nurse administrator with this incredibly distinguished award of school health excellence!

          WASN_logo.pngWisconsin Association of School Nurses School Nurse Administrator of the Year Nomination Process

          PURPOSE: To publicly recognize Wisconsin school nurse administrators by annually honoring one school nurse administrator who administers and coordinates quality school nursing services and health programs.

          SPONSOR: Wisconsin Association of School Nurses (WASN)

          ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
          1. Nominee must be a registered professional nurse and a member of WASN for the current nomination year.

          2. Nominee must have completed one year of experience in school health, and currently practice full-time and have as their main responsibilities the supervision, administration, and coordination of nursing service and health programs. If nominee does not meet these requirements, please consider them for the Katheryn Etter School Nurse of the Year Award found at this link:

          3. Current members of the WASN Board of Directors are eligible for nomination.

          4. Nominees or anyone nominating an individual may not serve on the selection committee.

          CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:
          Supporting evidence of excellence in school nursing practice must be provided with the nomination. Demonstration of excellence in practice using the Framework 21st Century School Nursing Practice ™ is expected. Standards of excellence in professional practice are evaluated according to the following the National Association of School Nurses’ (NASN) Standards of Professional Performance for School Nursing (4th Edition, 2022 ) and the American Nurses Association’s Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice (2nd Edition, 2016) :

          Standard 2: IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEMS, ISSUES, AND TRENDS- The (school) nurse administrator  analyzes the assessment data to identify problems, issues, and trends.

          Standard 5B: PROMOTION OF HEALTH EDUCATION, AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT– The (school) nurse administrator establishes strategies to promote health education, and a safe environment.

          Standard 8: CULTURALLY CONGRUENT PRACTICE – The (school) nurse administrator practices in a safe manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

          Standard 10: COLLABORATION - The (school) nurse administrator collaborates with the healthcare consumer, colleagues, community leaders and other stakeholders to advance nursing practice and healthcare transformation.

          Standard 11: LEADERSHIP – The (school) nurse administrator leads within the professional practice setting, profession, healthcare industry, and society.

          Standard 12: EDUCATION – The (school) nurse administrator attains knowledge and competence that reflect nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking.

          Standard 13: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE & RESEARCH: The (school) nurse administrator integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

          Standard 14: QUALITY OF PRACTICE - The (school) nurse administrator contributes to quality nursing practice.

          PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION:
          1. Nomination may be made by school nurses, school staff, administrators, supervisors, teachers, parents, students, community members or others. Please feel free to share this application information throughout your district.

          2. The nomination form can be found online at this link.
            Supporting documentation requirements are listed below and should be uploaded in the application at the time of nomination.

          3. Include in the nomination application process:
            1. Nomination form.
            2. Current resume / curriculum vitae including education, awards, committees, etc…
            3. Supportive letters of recommendation. Maximum of three (3) letters each limited to one (1) page:
              • Letters may be from supervised school nurses, principals, supervisors, teachers, parents, students or community members.
              • Letters should describe specific issues or topics related to the nominee's qualifications for the award. See selection criteria and Standards of Professional Performance for School Nurses as a reference.
              • Letters should directly reflect on areas of rating that writer wishes to emphasize. Please spell out local and affiliate acronyms when used for the first time.
            4. Supporting documents should assist selection committee in determining how nominee demonstrates excellence in the above school nursing administration standards of practice.
              This can best be done by addressing how the nominee:
              • uses data to identify problems, issues or trends and uses that data in decision making for district school health services
              • has addressed issues of health with students, parents, staff and outside entities
              • assures the presence of school health services in organization decision making
              • defines vision and mission for district health services
              • supports school nurses and other school health services staff
              • articulates to school administration and staff the value of research and its application to the
                practice of school nursing and school health services
              • assures policies, procedures, and guidelines are evidenced-based and designed to improve
                the quality of school health services
              • demonstrates respect, equity, and empathy in actions and interactions with students , their
                families, school staff, other healthcare professionals, internal and external stakeholders, and
                community partners.

          4. The total upload file is not to exceed 10 pages (10 one-sided).

          5. Submission must be no later than 4:00 p.m., February 28, 2023.
          If your nominee is selected, WASN will recognize the award recipient during the WASN annual Conference and the WASN Board will work with your school district to organize a local award presentation in your community. Thank you for your consideration of honoring your school nurse administrator with this incredibly distinguished award of school health excellence!

          WASN will recognize the award recipients during the WASN annual Conference and the award selection committee will work with your school district to organize a local award presentation in your community.

          Thank you for your consideration in honoring a school nurse or school nurse administrator with this incredibly distinguished award of school health excellence!

          Previous Award Recipients

          2019

          FORBES.jpg

          Pictured: WASN President Joan Simpson (L) Gretchen Forbes (R)

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          Pictured: WASN President Joan Simpson (L) Lisa Jensen (R)

          DOLATOWSKI.jpgPictured: Jack O’Meara (L) Rosemary Dolatowski(R)
          Katheryn Etter School Nurse of the Year Gretchen Forbes
          Madison Metropolitan School District
          School Nurse Administrator of the Year  Lisa Jensen
          Fort Health, Palmyra/Eagle School District


          2019 School Nurse Advocate of the Year Rosemary Dolatowski

          2018

          SNOY_2018.jpgPictured: Marie Magnan (L) WASN President Val Hon (R) SNAY_2018.jpgPictured: WASN President Val Hon (L) Sally Zirbel-Donisch(R) Advocacy_award_2018.jpgPictured: Rep Eric Genrich (L) Jack O’Meara (R)
          Katheryn Etter School Nurse of the Year Marie Magnan
          Prescott School District
          School Nurse Administrator of the Year 
          Sally Zirbel-Donisch
          Madison Metropolitan School District
           School Nurse Advocate of the Year Representative Eric Genrich

          2017

          lisaheinzensnoy2017.jpgPictured: Lisa Heinzen (L) Rebecca Wendel (R) susanstroupesnay2017.jpg

          Pictured: Rebecca Wendel (L) Susan Stroupe (R)

          School Nurse Advocate of the Year
          Award not presented in 2017
          Katheryn Etter School Nurse of the Year Lisa Heinzen
          Albany School District
          School Nurse Administrator of the Year 
          Susan Stroupe
          Racine Unified School District
          School Nurse Advocate of the Year 

          2016

          anita.jpgPictured: Anita Schubring School Nurse Administrator
            of the Year

          Award not presented in 2016
          doug.jpgPictured: Douglas White (L) WASN President Val Hon (R)
          Katheryn Etter School Nurse of the Year Anita Schubring School Nurse Administrator of the Year 
          School Nurse Advocate of the Year 

          2015

          2015 SNAY Mary Kay Logermann.jpgPictured: Mary Kay Logemann 2015 SNOY WINNER Joan Simpson.jpgPictured: Joan Simpson School Nurse Advocate of the Year
          Award not presented in 2015
          Katheryn Etter School Nurse of the Year

          Mary Kay Logemann

          School Nurse Administrator of the Year 
          Joan Simpson
          School Nurse Advocate of the Year

          2014

          kerri_schmidt_DSC02185-300x225.jpgPictured: Kerri Schmidt (L) Louise Wilson (C) Melinda Vose (R) Luther_Olson_DSC02198-300x225.jpgPictured: Senator Luther Olson

          Katheryn Etter School Nurse of the Year

          Kerri Schmidt AND

          School Nurse Administrator of the Year

          Melinda Vose

          School Nurse Advocate of the Year Award
          Senator Luther Olson

          2013

          sharon_kaltenberg_image1-159x300.jpgPictured: Louise Wilson (L) Sharon Kaltenberg(R) isa_chase_image-300x294.jpgPictured: Louise Wilson (L) Isa Chase (R) School Nurse Advocate of the Year
          Award not presented in 2013
          Katheryn Etter School Nurse of the Year

          Sharon Kaltenberg

          School Nurse Administrator of the Year 
          Isa Chase
          School Nurse Advocate of the Year

           

           

           


           


          Andrea Van Sickle
          Andrea Van Sickle, 2012 Wisconsin School Nurse of the Year

           

          M. Kathleen Murphy
          M. Kathleen Murphy, 2012 School Nurse administrator of the Year

          M. Kathleen Murphy Press Release


          Twyla Lato
          Twyla Lato, 2011 Wisconsin School Nurse of the Year

          Twyla Lato Press Release

           

          RaeMalee McMahon
          RaeMalee McMahon, 2011 School Nurse administrator of the Year

          Bette Carr
          Bette Carr, 2010 Wisconsin School Nurse of the Year

          Bette Carr Press Release


          Sharon Daun
          Sharon Daun, 2009 Wisconsin School Nurse of the Year

          Diane Hamilton
          Diane Hamilton, 2008 Wisconsin School Nurse of the Year
          Diane Hamilton and Friends
          Friends and family honor East Troy’s own Diane Hamilton

           

          On May 15, 2008 The Milwaukee District Nurses Association presented M. Kathleen Murphy RN MSN, FNP-BC with the MDNA Leadership Award. She received the award at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2008 Nurse of the Year Awards. Kathleen Murphy is the Health Services Coordinator for the Milwaukee Public School District.


          Mary Jane Hirtz
          Mary Jane Hirtz, 2007 Wisconsin School Nurse of the Year

          Rose Dolatowski, 2006 School Nurse of the Year