1. Strategic Planning is our Only Business Since 1978 THE CAMBRIAN GROUP Strategic Planning is our Only Business Since 1978www.thecambriangroup.org www.thecambriangroup.org 1Copyright 2014 The Cambrian Group

2. 2 We believe that: Every person has inherent value. A person’s health does not determine the limit of his/her success. Every person deserves to be safe. Education is a fundamental human right. The strength of a community is the health of its people. Working together optimizes results. Each person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Each person is holistically unique. Diversity is an asset. Relationships are based on truth and integrity.

3. Copyright 2014 The Cambrian Group3 The mission of CSNO, the leading force for excellence in student health care, is to ensure school nurses optimize student health and enhance learning through a network distinguished by: Facilitating grassroots efforts within regional sections; Developing and providing professional learning communities; Fostering the development of leaders; Conducting research and using evidence based practice; Providing standards of care; and Advocating for school health services.

4. Copyright 2014 The Cambrian Group4 The health, well-being and safety of the student will always be our highest priority. We will not compromise the quality of our care and services. We will respect the worth and dignity of each person.

5. Copyright 2014 The Cambrian Group5 Objective #1 100% of school nurses will have the skills and resources needed to provide exceptional school health services. Objective #2 Every student will have access to a qualified school nurse every day. Objective #3 100% of students will have optimal health and attend class ready to learn.

6. Copyright 2014 The Cambrian Group6 I.We will aggressively recruit and retain school nurses for membership. II.We will provide policies and procedures that are aligned with current law and standards of practice. III.We will identify and engage with groups, organizations, and agencies for mutual benefit. IV.We will form a collaborative practice-based research network. V.We will expand the organizational capacity of CSNO to accomplish our mission and objectives. VI.We will advocate for our students and families to optimize health and learning. VII.We will create a brand that establishes the school nurse as the essential school health expert.

7.  Strengths  1) Green book  2) Conferences – state and regional  3) Legal advocacy  4) Volunteers  5) Website as a resource  6) Leadership momentum  7) Email communication from President  8) National affiliation  9) Networking with colleagues  10) Continuing Education Copyright 2014 The Cambrian Group7

8.  Weaknesses  1) Declining membership  2) Increasing average age of members  3) Non-members don’t see the value of membership  4) Demographic shift of getting information from the internet vs. meeting and working in groups  5) Dated training videos  6) Use of technology  7) Outdated professional products  8) Time commitment of President-Elect, President, Past President (6 years) Copyright 2014 The Cambrian Group8

9.  Organization Copyright 2014 The Cambrian Group9

10. 10Copyright 2014 The Cambrian Group CATEGORY: Demographics 1. Factor AssumptionImpact AgeAging school nurse populationPotential disconnect & leadership RaceDiversity of student populationDisconnect between nurse, student & parents High risk students Foster Students; Diabetics; Asthma; Allergies Student population is changing, high-risk students are increasing. Increase demand on school nurse time and drain on resources Change in family unit What constitutes the family unit continues to change Disconnect between nurse, student & parents Increase resource drain

11. 11Copyright 2014 The Cambrian Group CATEGORY: Demographics 1. Factor AssumptionImpact CultureDiversity of student population is changing Disconnect between nurse, student & parents Income levelIncreases in disparity between rich and poor; with an increase in poor Increase demand for basic needs; housing and food. Increase demand on school nursing to find resources for students

12. 1. 12 THEIR ADVANTAGE OUR ADVANTAGE Copyright 2014 The Cambrian Group COMPETITION: