Membership in the Association shall be in the following categories:

Section 1. Regular

• All members in this classification shall possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey and a current New Jersey School Nurse Certificate.
• They must be currently employed in Morris County as a school nurse or a school nurse supervisor, or have their primary assignment, the administration, education or the provision of school health services.
• Annual dues shall be specified by the Executive board and voted upon by the regular membership.
   

Section 2. Associate

• Associate members shall enjoy the privileges of the Association, may serve on committees, but shall not vote or hold office. Any registered professional nurse who is not eligible for Regular Membership shall be eligible for Associate Membership. This may include public health nurses, professors of nursing, and students, and retired nurses. 
• Annual dues shall be less than the amount specified for Regular members.
   

Section 3. Retired

• Members upon retirement shall be eligible for Retired membership. Retired members may serve on committees in an advisory capacity.  Retired members shall enjoy the privileges of the Association but shall not vote or hold office.
• No dues shall be required.

Welcome back MCSNA Colleagues!

 

Our 2025-2026 School Year is on the horizon. MCSNA is happy to share a new year of colleague collaboration and educational opportunities. Nurses carry skills and knowledge to make an impact on many youngsters. Others look to us for information and support when they are exposed to medical concerns of their students. Kudos to you for all that you do to make a difference in so many lives. 

Morris County School Nurses Association (MCSNA) is preparing for another year to bring the latest research to our dedicated nurses. Our association’s website <http://mcsna.net/> is a great resource of relevant information. Please become familiar with this link. Everything we can gather to keep you abreast of the latest information and updates will be at your fingertips.

MCSNA thrives to bring as much valuable professional development, and opportunities to gather and share memories with our active colleagues:

• Our membership drive kicked off July 1st. Hopefully you have joined, and if not, please do so ASAP on our website. Being a member allows you junctures to receive information passed down to us from NJSSNA, free PD events, and a growing group of nurse associates that you can lean on and depend upon for support whenever you need it.
   
• A change in our program schedule this year, MCSNA is now going to offer four programs throughout the school year. Each program is thoroughly investigated. We anticipate these programs to bring sought-after subject matters when it comes to school nursing.
  • Topics on our agenda for 25-26 are:
    • Psychiatric disorders and how they impact students’ academic performance, behavior, etc.
    • Human Trafficking
    • Updates on Pediatric Orthopedics
    • Eating disorders 
  • We welcome you to share with us any ideas/topics that you feel we should look into and develop a workshop for. 
     
• As our school year end approaches on the horizon, our celebration dinner will take place in May where we recognize our county’s retirees and invite a keynote speaker to enlighten us.

Information will be added to the "Event Hub" page on our website as the dates of all the above events get closer. Be sure to follow instructions with regards to opening/closing dates with registrations, etc.

Did you ever want to make a difference in our career and help others become better at what they do? You can reach this goal by becoming part of the MCSNA executive board or a committee chairperson. We work together helping each other excel at the various areas that focus on the needs of school nurses. The current positions are held by many knowledgeable, caring and ambitious people (no doubt since they are nurses). Reach out to me or a committee person you might feel inspired to work with on their committee of choice.

Where will you find the latest information on programs/dinners, recalls, job opportunities, resources, committee details, and contact information for our board members and chair people? Our association website provides you with all of this. Looking for a blast from the past or trip down memory lane? Our historian link provides that to you on our website. Visit the website <http://mcsna.net/>. I promise, you will not be disappointed. Be sure to follow u on Facebook and Instagram.

JOIN MCSNA. Our website gives you the link to do just that. There are many benefits to being a member, from updated information related to our nursing field, attendance at our programs for FREE, and a membership directory which is generated once enrollment closes – just to name a few. Being part of the association keeps you connected. Don’t wait to join, membership is open now!!

Summers are necessary to relax and recharge, especially for school nurses. When the day comes around to return to our offices, we hit the ground running. Well-deserved time off is needed, so I wish you a summer of whatever you desire. We at MCSNA are here for you when you return. We encourage you to reach out whenever you feel it necessary. You are never alone. 

All the best to you in making this school year ahead a remarkable one. Be the one to make a difference in the lives you are entrusted with.

 

In Health,

Wendy Madonia

President

201.310.8742

madonialoveslucy@aol.com