This week, Las Cruces Public Schools hosted the New Mexico School Nurse Association (NMSNA) Annual Conference. The three-day conference took place at Centennial High School where school nurses throughout the state discussed a variety of topics including partnerships between nurses and the New Mexico Alliance for School Based Health Care, nursing strategies, drug recognition education and more.
The conference included many guest speakers from New Mexico who currently work in the healthcare field and those who work alongside healthcare workers in Doña Ana County. To see the list of guest speakers and to view the conference agenda, please click here.
NMSNA works to advance the quality of school health services and health education throughout the state. NMSNA aims to promote high educational and professional standards for school nurses.
During day two of the conference, several school nurses in New Mexico were recognized for their profound work and contribution to their schools. Please see below for the list of award winners:
NMSNA Recognitions Award
Marissa Saiz, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School, Santa Fe Public Schools
Marlene McDowell Award
Tasia Nabahe, BSN, RN, Kirtland Central High School, Central Consolidated School District
Community Service Award
Donzlynn Worthington, BSN, RN, Moriarty Elementary School, Moriarty-Edgewood School District
Horizon Award
Andrea Rice, BSN, RN, Cielo Azul Elementary School, Rio Rancho Public Schools
Laci Fachini MSN, RN, Route 66 Elementary/Edgewood Middle School
School Nurse of the Year
Michele Wright, BSN, RN, Chamisa Elementary School, Los Alamos Public Schools
Nurse Administrator of the Year
Myrna Barbee-Lee, BSN, RN, NCSN, Santa Fe Public Schools
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