School Nurse Connection

School Nurse Connection

Welcome to the School Nurse Connection!

The School Nurse Connection is a new NYSUT program designed to support essential school personnel with valuable training, on-the-job support, and advocacy for this underrepresented professional sector.

See below to register for virtual events on critical topics.


School nurses, NYSUT Has Your Back

School Nurse Connection: scoliosis posterJust in time for the beginning of the school year, comes a new resource from the NYSUT School Nurse Connection. A downloadable scoliosis poster includes information on scoliosis screening assessment. The poster also provides guidance on key indicators and warning signs to observe.

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AFT Serving the Medically Fragile in School Settings

AFT Serving the Medically Fragile in School SettingsWe must advocate for children with special healthcare needs to obtain the best possible education. Because each child is unique, their educational program must be determined by their individual needs.

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Desha’s Law - Cardiac Arrest Emergency Response Plans

View the new requirements of recent amendments to State law regarding cardiac arrest procedures and automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment.