SNOW Nurses

SNOW Member Spotlight 👏🏽

“Ashley LeCompte just led one of the most impactful Stop the Bleed trainings I’ve seen,” shared Amy Norton, Health Services Director at Yakima School District.

Nearly 60 staff members at Eisenhower High School recently completed Stop the Bleed training facilitated by Ashley in partnership with Yakima School District nurses. The session was highly organized, interactive, and hands-on, earning outstanding feedback and generating strong demand for additional trainings. Ashley now has 30 more sessions scheduled through the end of the year! Way to go Ashley!

This work highlights the essential role school nurses play, not only in supporting student health, but also in advancing critical health education for school staff and communities.

How are you supporting staff with life-saving health education in your district?

Do you hold a National Certification of School Nursing, or have you been impacted by a school nurse that does? Now is your chance to say thank you because Certified Nurses Day is coming up March 19th!

Learn more about your NBCSN by visiting nbcsn.org

Celebrate Certified Nurses Day with us in one week on March 19th!

Whether you’re a certified nurse, or have just been impacted by one, your story matters! Visit: https://ow.ly/IJsj50YncgE to share how you have been impacted by the dedication, expertise, and compassion of a Certified Nurse!

NASN is going to Vegas! Registration for NASN2026 is now open! We will see you there! ☀️

The wait is over — registration is now open for !

Join school nurses and school health leaders from across the country June 29–July 2, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas (Preconference Day: June 28) to learn, connect, and recharge.

Secure your spot: https://heyor.ca/y3QF09

SNOW would like to take the time to highlight an incredible SNOW member and her vital role as a school nurse. Becky Droter is a rural school nurse at Colville School District, and was recently recognized in the Washington State Department of Health's Power of Providers Spotlight.

In the spotlight it states, "Due largely to access barriers, it is common for residents of rural communities to see medical providers only scarcely. A school nurse can be a primary healthcare source for many, making Becky and other school nurses invaluable to their communities."

Becky shares some of the important work she is doing in her own district, as well as the importance a school nurse plays in the lives of their students.

Read the entire spotlight by visiting the link below:
🎞https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/power-providers-pop-initiative

Just a reminder that board elections are still open. You have until March 13th to get your votes in. Vote today using the link in your email!

The time has come! Our SNOW Board Elections are NOW OPEN! 🗳️

All SNOW members should have received an email today with a link to submit your election ballot. The ballot will be open through March 13th, 2026. Make sure to get your vote in before it closes!

Please note: voting is only open to SNOW members. Do not share the link with others. If you did not receive the email or if you have any questions regarding elections, please reach out to Naomi at [email protected].

Prevent Blindness is hosting their third annual Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Awareness Week as Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026. Check out more information below! 👇🏼

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a condition caused by abnormal development of retinal blood vessels, occurring as a complication of preterm birth and/or low birth weight. ROP may lead to partial or complete vision loss if the condition is severe and the retina detaches. Effective screening, timely treatment, and ongoing eye care are essential for preventing ROP- associated vision loss. ROP is a leading cause of lifelong visual impairment.

Prevent Blindness offers a library of FREE resources on Retinopathy of Prematurity. These resources, part of the Prevent Blindness ROP Education and Support Program, were created to educate and support families of children with ROP and increase awareness about ROP in the general public. This content will be highlighted by Prevent Blindness throughout the third annual ROP Awareness Week, Feb. 23 to March 1, 2026. The Free resources include:

A dedicated website at https://preventblindness.org/retinopathy-of-prematurity-rop/, including a page with resources for families.

Family-friendly ROP fact sheets in English and Spanish:
What is Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)?
How is ROP Diagnosed and Treated?
What Do I Need to Know About My Child’s ROP and Lifelong Vision Health?
Free video series in English and Spanish featuring medical experts and parents of children with ROP sharing:
The process of the ROP eye exam, why it is important, and how parents can prepare.
Importance of adhering to follow-up treatment plans after leaving the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Experiences and helpful suggestions on accessing early intervention programs
Insights for parents on caring for a baby with ROP and navigating the healthcare system for their child.
Advice on seeing surplus among children with ROP and advocating for them to reach their fullest potential.
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For more information on ROP, contact Prevent Blindness at [email protected].

ROP Awareness Week is supported by funding from

The time has come! Our SNOW Board Elections are NOW OPEN! 🗳️

All SNOW members should have received an email today with a link to submit your election ballot. The ballot will be open through March 13th, 2026. Make sure to get your vote in before it closes!

Please note: voting is only open to SNOW members. Do not share the link with others. If you did not receive the email or if you have any questions regarding elections, please reach out to Naomi at [email protected].

Nurses bring a unique, student-centered perspective that contributes to strong school communities. SNOW nurses demonstrate leadership in many ways across our state. One SNOW nurse has shared information about her interest in serving in a statewide education leadership role. Those who would like to learn more can find additional information on Facebook at Liz Pray for WEA President or on Instagram at .

See below about an important NASN Survey that closes March 1st!👇

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) invites you to participate in the 2025-2026 National School Nurse Workforce Survey. Your responses directly support NASN’s efforts to advocate for greater visibility, resources, and support for school nurses nationwide.

There is less than one month remaining, and the survey will close on March 1, 2026. If you have already participated, thank you!

Time commitment: Up to 30 minutes
Eligibility: Active nursing license + currently providing school nursing services in a school setting

Each school nurse must request an individual survey link to help us track an accurate response rate:
🔗 https://nasn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5yDVdm6pN6qC9Js

Survey results are confidential, and you will never be individually identified.

This study has been approved by the Advarra Institutional Review Board (IRB) under an exempt category of review (Pro00089462).

Thank you for considering participating, and for all you do to support student health every day.

Did you know that one of the benefits of being a member of SNOW is that SNOW works in collaboration with WSNA to address legislation that impacts you and your students?

This year, a few of our SNOW nurses attended Lobby Day at the Capital in support of the bills proposing stock albuterol in schools. Check out a brief message from our SNOW President, Sonja Bookter.

For more information on SNOW’s Advocacy, check out our NEW Advocacy page at 🔗 snownurses.org/advocacy/

Check this out. If you know of someone who deserves to be recognized for their resilience, consider nominating them for this award from WSNA. More information in the post below: 👇

Who do you think deserves the Adversity Award for 2024-2026? Nominate an individual or group of RNs who have faced a difficult challenge in their workplace, and with perseverance and determination prevailed in their fight for justice.

Awards will be presented at the Level Up - 2026 WSNA Union Leadership Conference April 26-28 in Wenatchee. Nominate by Thursday, Feb. 26 at wsna.to/nominate-leader

⏰🗓️ Join us online TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 3rd at 3pm for a webinar in collaboration with HEALWA.

Here is a little information from HEALWA about their services:

Are you a licensed RN, LPN, ARNP? SIGN UP FOR THE HEALWA LIBRARY TODAY! All licensed nurses in Washington State have access to HEALWA, an online library of evidence-based resources including journal articles, patient education, ebooks and databases. Continuing education is also available through Lippincott Nursing CE Connection. HEALWA was created by the Washington State Legislature to improve patient care in Washington State. HEALWA provides access to the premier medical journal in the United States: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), maintains a document delivery service to obtain requested articles HEALWA does not subscribe to, and provides online training to allow users to take advantage of resources to assist with patient care decisions.

Sign up today and start using HEALWA at: https://heal-wa.org/help/getting-started/

You can scan the QR code to join the webinar, or join us by clicking the link below: 👇
https://washington.zoom.us/j/96096603250