NCSN Recognition Award

The NCSN Recognition Award is presented at the NASN Annual Conference to honor an NCSN who has promoted certification as well as worked to enhance general competency in school nursing. The NCSN of the Year Award is presented to a nationally certified school nurse who is nominated by a peer or peers. This award recognizes a Nationally Certified School Nurse who has been influential in promoting certification and exceptional competency in the field. Any NCSN can be nominated.

NCSN of the Year 2024

Elissa Brueggemann, BSN, RN, NCSN

Elissa Brueggemann has been awarded the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) 2024 NCSN Recognition of the Award. This award is given each year to an outstanding NCSN(s) in recognition of efforts to promote national school nurse certification at the national, state, or local level and enhance competency and expertise among school nurse professionals.

Elissa has worked to promote certification not only to school nurses but also to school administrators and school board members. She was able to negotiate a $5000 annual stipend for nurses in her district who achieve and maintain their certification.

Previous Award Recipients

2023 NCSN of the Year
Wendy Degraffenried, BSN, RN, HN-BC