Awards & Scholarships

School Nurse of the Year

Do you know a great nurse? Share all that she (he) does for students, faculty and community by nominating that nurse for Texas School Nurse of the Year. What makes a great school nurse? High expectations for ourselves and our students, the ability to actively listen, energy to go the extra mile, knowing when to ask for help and where to seek it out and a creative slant. Sound like someone you know? One applicant per region, must be submitted by the Region President.
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Sunny Thomas Memorial Award

"Sunny was a nursing leader who crossed the Nursing and Education disciplines to build school nursing in Texas. She was foremost in realizing that we needed to keep school nurses current in the minds of all, not just ourselves. She worked with a group of School Nurse Administrators to develop our original school nurse logo with the apple and the nurse's cap. She said that visibility is the essence, so no job was too small. If there is a need - do it. Become a valuable resource to your district. Branch out of the clinic, become a leader - "Sparkle NURSES Sparkle." Vincy Dunn RN, MSN, FNASN.
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School Nurse Administrator of the Year

Is your School Nurse Administrator head and shoulders above the rest? Do you want to recognize him or her for their leadership in school health? Then recognize them for the School Nurse Administrator of the Year award.
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President's Award

The Texas School Nurses Organization Executive Committee wishes to honor those who have made outstanding contributions that have had a positive influence on school nursing and/or school health in Texas.

Nominees/recommendations for this award will be solicited from the TSNO membership. Selection of recipients will be made by the TSNO Executive Committee. Recipients who are school nurses must be active or retired NASN/TSNO members for the year of the award and the preceding year. Current members of the Texas School Nurses Organization Executive Committee are not eligible. President's Awards will be presented at the annual TSNO conference. Expenses to attend the conference are the responsibility of the recipient. 

Region Award

The Region of the Year Award recognizes and rewards regions that support TSNO's mission by advancing the goals of the organization's strategic plan which include:

Demonstrates excellence in defining, evaluating, and continually improving the practice of professional school nursing.

Demonstrates excellence in developing, promoting and providing meaningful and affordable educational products and services for it's members and for parents and communities.

Demonstrates excellence in identifying, evaluating and pursuing opportunities for coordinated alliances that improve the role of the school nurse and the specialty area of school nursing

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Region Membership Award

All TSNO Region organizations that have increased membership by 10% in the current fiscal year are eligible for this award and based on membership from September 1 to August 31 of each year. There is no official application. All eligible members will be placed in a random drawing. Region winner will receive a certificate and $50. The winner will be notified by the Nomination Coordinator at conference.

New Member

Must be a new member to NASN/TSNO. New (not renew) membership was effective between September 1 to August 31.
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CNE Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by funds TSNO has obtained from conference profits and other donations.  TSNO has continued to budget and annually provide educational scholarships to TSNO members who are enhancing their education within school nursing. The individual scholarship amount will be up to $200.  Requirements: Current active member for the previous two years, current license as nurse in state of Texas, and current full time employment in a school setting EC-12. Access Guidelines & Application

Education Scholarship

This scholarship  is provided by funds TSNO has obtained from conference profits and other donations.  TSNO has continued to budget and annually provide educational scholarships to TSNO members who are advancing their education within school nursing. The scholarship amount will be up to $1,000 annually.  Requirements: Current active member for the previous two years, current license as nurse in state of Texas and current full time employment in a school setting EC-12. Access Guidelines & Application

NBCSN Exam Scholarship Reimbursement

This scholarship supports national certification of school nurses by providing partial reimbursement of the NBCSN Examination Fee up to $200.  Requirements: Current active member for the previous two years, current license as nurse in state of Texas, current full time employment in a school setting EC-12, exam must have been taken in the current calendar year, candidate must have passed the certification exam and candidate is not seeking reimbursement from another source. Access Guidelines and Application