Congratulations to SNOCF member and UCI School of Nursing faculty, Nakia Best, PhD, RN, for her induction to the American Academy of Nursing's 2025 Fellows!

The newest fellows represent 42 states, the District of Columbia, and 12 countries. Their extensive expertise will enrich the thought leadership of the over 3,200 Academy Fellows who together advance the Academy's mission of improving health and achieving health equity by impacting policy through nursing leadership, innovation, and science.

Credentialed School Nurse, Legislative Advocate, Administrator, and SNOCF Board Member, Lydia Bourne, was honored at the CSNO 2025 Conference with the 2025 SNOCF Spark Award for her contributions to the field of school nursing.

Dr. Munk was awarded the Journal of School Nursing’s (JOSN-SAGE) First Publication Award that recognizes the writing excellence of a first-time school nurse author for her co-authored publication in the Journal of School Nursing. Article linked here.

SNOCF is committed to support of the California School Nurses Organization (CSNO). SNOCF’s research grants and legislative advocacy are complimentary to the equally critical mission of CSNO.