The mission of NWOASN is to promote school health services, health education and a healthy school environment for the children of Northwest Ohio; to provide leadership, education, and support for the practices of school nursing; and to promote the interests of its members.

NWOASN membership:  

Active members must be a registered nurse holding a current and valid license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing, hold a current, valid school nurse license/certificate issued by the Ohio Department of Education, and have the Administrations, Education, or the provision of school health services as their primary assignment.
 Associate members are any RN who is not eligible for active membership but who serves a school as a professional nurse.

Members of the NWOASN are classified as active, associate, retired, library, or honorary as described in the constitution of the organization.    

NWOASN sponsors three educational offerings during the school year, complete with CNE’s, with timely topics regarding the children that school nurses care for in schools.  As a member of the  organization you will be able to attend these at a discount rate and receive a semi-annual newsletter.

Dues are $20.00 per year for active members, and $10.00 per year for associate, retired, library and honorary members.   They are to be paid in September and sent to the membership chairman.  Checks should be made out to NWOASN.