SCASN Announcements

  • School Nursing Isn't a Checklist

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , 5 days ago

  • Happy School Nurse Day 2026!

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , 5 days ago

    Every year from May 6th to May 12th, we honor the service and dedication of nurses nationwide. This week was chosen since Florence Nightingale’s birthday is May 12th. While we are all familiar with Florence and her tireless work during the Crimean War, have you heard about Lillian Wald and  Lina Rogers? Lillian Wald was a late 19th-century nurse, social worker, and public health official who recognized that healthy children were more successful at school. She founded the Henry Street Settlement and hired Lina Rogers in 1902 as the first school nurse in the United States. 

    Their goal still rings true today- To Keep Children in School. Their program demonstrated their effectiveness by reducing communicable disease exclusions from over 10,000 per year to 1,100 per year in ONE year.  Our practice is still guided by the foundations our foremothers developed. We are caregivers, advocates, educators, and problem-solvers who focus on Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention. 

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  • Happy Certified Nurses Day!

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , one month ago

    Happy Certified Nurses Day

    We Celebrate You

    Today, on Certified Nurses Day, we proudly celebrate you.

    Your commitment to national certification reflects more than the completion of an exam or the renewal of a credential. It represents dedication to excellence, accountability to the highest standards of practice, and an unwavering commitment to the students, families, and school communities you serve.

    School nurses are leaders, advocates, educators, and clinical experts. By choosing certification, you have demonstrated a deep investment in your professional growth and in the advancement of school nursing as a specialty practice. That commitment strengthens our profession and elevates the care provided in schools across the country.

    NBCSN is honored to support you in this journey. Thank you for your expertise, your compassion, and your continued pursuit of excellence.

    Today, we celebrate your achievement and the profound difference you make every day.

    With gratitude,

    National Board for Certification of School Nurses

  • Epilepsy Warriors Golf Tournament — Monday, November 17, Check-in 9am | Fox Run Country Club

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , 6 months ago
    Epilepsy Warriors Golf Tournament — Monday, November 17, Check-in 9am | Fox Run Country Club, Simpsonville
    Golfers — get ready to tee off for a cause! Join us for a day of fun and friendly competition while supporting epilepsy awareness across South Carolina.
     Registration includes greens fees, lunch, prizes, and more!
    Whether you play solo or bring a team, your participation drives real impact for epilepsy warriors and their families.
     Invite your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to join you for these fun and meaningful events — the more people who participate, the greater the impact we can make together!

  • SAFE's Stroll for Seizure Control — Sunday, November 9 | Palmetto Islands County Park

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , 6 months ago
     Stroll for Seizure Control — Sunday, November 9 | 12 PM Registration/Check-in | Palmetto Islands County Park, Mt. Pleasant
    Lace up for a day of community, awareness, and hope! Walk alongside others who share your commitment to creating a seizure-safe South Carolina.
    Every step makes a difference — gather your team, wear your purple, and let’s make an impact together!

  • Purple with a Purpose — Sunday, November 2 | 4–7 PM | Bohemian Bull, James Island

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , 6 months ago
    Purple with a Purpose — Sunday, November 2 | 4–7 PM | Bohemian Bull, James Island
    Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring all-you-can-eat oysters, BBQ, sides, live music by Drew Dixon, and a signature purple drink (with $1 from each sold donated to S.A.F.E. throughout November!).
    It’s the perfect way to kick off Epilepsy Awareness Month with purpose, passion, and purple pride! 
     Early bird tickets available now: $30 for adults, $15 for youth (under 13).
    Tickets increase to $35 day-of — don’t wait!

  • 23 ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL NURSE CONFERENCE RD November 7th & 8th in Greenville, South Carolina

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , 7 months ago

    Reminder to Register for the November 7-8, 2025 School Nurse Conference

    The 23rd School Nurse Conference Brochure is now available, and registration is open. We have some great topics that have relevance to all student age groups and all school nurses.

    We will be in beautiful Greenville, right downtown in the home of the famous Goodnight Moon mouse scavenger hunt. Our theme this year is the Mouse Effect: Small Things Can Effect Big Change.

    The brochure is attached and describes our topics. The registration links for the pre-conference on November 7th and the conference on November 8th are embedded. Lunch is provided on Saturday. Please note the cancellation policy in the brochure.

    Hotel accommodation is not included this year. There are many hotels nearby at varying prices, and you are welcome to stay at the hotel of your choosing. The room blocks we had at the Homewood Suites and the Marriott Courtyard are already full- even though I did not book in time! I will be at the Best Western near the Haywood Mall, about 3 miles away.

    Networking and learning together are an important part of school nursing. Please share this brochure with all of your staff nurses, per diem nurses, and other staff who may be interested in these topics, such as counselors, social workers, and school psychologists. If you have a School-Based Health Center at your school/district, please share with their staff also, as these topics are relevant to all healthcare providers who serve children and adolescents.

     

    If you know any organization that would like to be a vendor/exhibitor who has not previously exhibited at a school nurse conference, please have them contact SCASNPROFDEV@GMAIL.COM

    Can't wait to see you all there!!

    Please note this is a home game for Clemson vs. Florida State.
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  • Online Epilepsy Support Group

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , 7 months ago

  • Online Epilepsy Caregiver Support Group

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , 7 months ago

  • FASN and NASN Condemn Florida’s Plan to Eliminate School Vaccine Requirements, Warn of Public Health

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , 7 months ago

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  • Welcome Back to School

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , 8 months ago

    The summer never feels long enough, but it is great to get back to nursing. Happy 2025-2026 School Year!

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  • Save the Date: SCASN Conference November 2025

    By: Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN Melanie Alphin, BSN, RN, NCSN , 11 months ago

    SCASN Conference

    We are finalizing our speakers for the conference, but there are no grant funds available for this conference. Once we have our speakers lined up and have calculated the costs, we will determine the cost of attending the conference. Stay tuned for pricing information for the conference.

    We do have a hotel block near the venue. We are not providing funding or reimbursement for hotel stays this year.

    The hotel is Homewood Suites by Hilton, Greenville Downtown. Please use the following link to book. Rooms are limited and on a first come, first serve basis. The hotel may be able to increase our block. If you are told the block is full please let me know so I can try to add additional rooms. https://group.homewood-suites.com/kxadvm

    There are also other hotels in the greater Greenville area which you may choose on your own or check out Airbnb and other rental properties. Its a beautiful area and would be a great family weekend.

    Please note this is a home game for Clemson vs. Florida State,