Victorian School Nurses Association

Why Great Nurses Struggle When They Become School Nurses Imagine a nurse with ten years of high-level critical care experience who decides to step into a school clinic. She knows how to assess a rapidly deteriorating patient. She has managed complex medical emergencies, handled advanced clinical machinery, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams und...

ANMJ Jul-Sep 2026 The July–September 2026 issue from the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal (ANMJ), a publication of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, delivers in-depth articles on clinical practice

📢 Calling all School Nurses!

Do you have an innovative project, successful initiative, quality improvement program, research project, or clinical practice you would like to share with colleagues across Victoria?

The Victorian School Nurses Association (VSNA) Conference is seeking poster presentations that showcase excellence, innovation, and evidence-based practice in school nursing.

🌟 Successful poster presenters will receive 50% off their conference registration fee.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✅ Share your knowledge and experiences
✅ Inspire and learn from fellow school nurses
✅ Highlight the important work happening in school health services
✅ Contribute to advancing school nursing practice across Victoria

We encourage submissions from nurses working in all school settings.

Submit your poster and be part of the conversation shaping the future of school nursing.

Register by 1 July for early bird rates Save up to $200

🌟 VSNA National Conference 2026 – Beyond the Classroom 🌟

Don’t miss Australia’s national conference for school nurses and student health professionals!

Join colleagues from across the country for a day of connection, learning, leadership, and professional development focused on the evolving world of school health and wellbeing.

📍 ANMF House, Melbourne
📅 Saturday 22 August 2026

Explore topics including:
✔️ Student wellbeing
✔️ Clinical governance
✔️ Camps & excursions
✔️ Chronic health management
✔️ Mental health support
✔️ Leadership in school nursing
✔️ Risk management & best practice

This is your opportunity to network, share ideas, and be inspired by the incredible work happening within school nursing across Australia.

🎟️ Registrations are now open — book today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of school health.

Interesting article…. Enjoy 🫶

Trusted but Underutilized: What National Polling Reveals About the Role of School Nurses in Population Health - Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN School nurses are often the first place a student goes. Not just for a bandage, but when something doesn’t feel right.That daily access gives us a unique view into the health of children and communities. But national polling suggests something important: while the public...

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📅 VSNA 2026 – Save the Dates! 📅

VSNA Members — don’t miss these exciting opportunities to connect, learn, and network with school nurses from across Australia.

✨ 2026 Highlights Include:
🎓 Termly Professional Development Events
🤝 Networking Opportunities
🏙 VSNA Christmas Celebration overlooking Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra River
🎤 VSNA National Conference 2026 – Beyond the Classroom
🗓 Saturday 22 August 2026

Stay connected, grow professionally, and be part of a supportive community passionate about student health and wellbeing.

Keep an eye on our socials and website for registrations and upcoming event announcements.