California School Nurses Organization — Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Diversity
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Advancing the health of every California student

The California School Nurses Organization unites and empowers school nurses statewide — strengthening student health and learning through professional development, leadership, research, and advocacy.

Become a Member Trusted by school nurses since 1947

Our Vision

Setting the standard for school nursing in California.

CSNO champions the essential role of the school nurse in improving student outcomes across every district in the state.

Our Mission

CSNO promotes excellence in school nursing by optimizing student health and collaborative learning through regional grassroots efforts, professional development, leadership cultivation, evidence-based research, standards of care, and advocacy.

Who We Are

A statewide community built on the LEAD framework

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an approved provider of continuing education through the California Board of Registered Nursing, CSNO has supported the profession for over seven decades. Four principles guide everything we do.

L

Leadership

Cultivating school nurse leaders who shape the future of student health.

E

Education

Delivering professional development grounded in evidence-based practice.

A

Advocacy

Representing school nurses in policy and legislation that affect students.

D

Diversity

Building an inclusive profession that reflects the communities we serve.

What We Offer

Programs that strengthen the profession

From credentialing pathways to statewide advocacy, CSNO provides the training, resources, and representation school nurses need to thrive.

School Nurse Academy

A hybrid program designed by school nurses, for school nurses — offering 62 BRN contact hours across role, legal, and clinical modules.

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High Road Training Project

Competitive grant-funded credentialing slots that bring new school nurses into high-need, rural, and underserved California communities.

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Professional Learning

Webinars, credentialing pathways, audiometry training, and continuing education to keep school nurses current and confident.

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Advocacy & Policy

Working with lobbyists and the Government Relations Committee to support and oppose legislation affecting student health.

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Join a community of California school nurses

The 2026–2027 membership drive is open. Connect with colleagues statewide, access continuing education, and add your voice to advocacy that shapes student health policy.

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Conferences & Meetings

What's coming up

Stay connected through our flagship annual conference, statewide webinars, and committee meetings throughout the year.

Feb 11–14, 2027

77th Annual CSNO Conference

Growing Together Through Leadership and Innovation · Mission Inn & Riverside Convention Center

  • Call for Proposals is now open — share your expertise with school nurses from across the state.
  • Pre-event workshops run February 10–11, ahead of the main program.
  • Complete the Every Student Counts survey by June 30, 2026 for a chance to win free registration.
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Latest Updates

News from across the organization

The latest on training opportunities, statewide initiatives, and resources for California's school nurses.

Webinar

New Epinephrine Standing Order updates

The updated CDPH standing order now authorizes epinephrine nasal sprays and expands eligibility to licensed childcare programs — with insights from the California Surgeon General.

May 2026 Read more
Statewide Survey

Every Student Counts 2025–26

The California School Health Services Survey is open for data reporting. Participating school nurses are entered to win a free conference registration — submit by June 30, 2026.

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High Road Training

Cohort 2 candidates announced

Round 2 candidates were selected for CSU Fresno and Sacramento. In a competitive process, 35 funded slots were awarded from over 110 school nurse applicants.

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Working Together

Partners & stakeholders

CSNO collaborates with state agencies and professional bodies to advance student health across California.

CDPH Office of School Health
CA Surgeon General Office of the Surgeon General
CA Board of Registered Nursing Approved CE Provider #04269
NASN National Association of School Nurses
78Years advancing school nursing
62BRN contact hours offered
110+HRTP credentialing applicants
501(c)(3)Nonprofit serving the state

School nurses are the bridge between health and learning. CSNO exists so that no nurse stands alone — every member is part of a statewide effort to help students thrive.

— California School Nurses Organization

Get In Touch

We're here to support you

Address
3511 Del Paso Rd. Suite 160, PMB 230, Sacramento, CA 95835
Phone & Fax
Phone: 916-448-5752 · Fax: 844-273-0846
Email
csno@csno.org

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Become a CSNO member to access continuing education, statewide networking, and advocacy that shapes student health policy.

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