THE CAMBRIAN GROUP
Strategic Planning is our Only Business
Since 1978
www.thecambriangroup.org
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We will aggressively recruit and retain school nurses for membership.
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.
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Strengths
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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
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Weaknesses
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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)
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Organization
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CATEGORY: Demographics
Factor
Assumption
Impact
Age
Aging school nurse population
Potential disconnect &
leadership
Race
Diversity of student population
Disconnect between nurse,
student & parents
High risk students Student population is changing,
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Foster Students; high-risk students are increasing.
Diabetics;
Asthma; Allergies
Increase demand on
school nurse time and
drain on resources
Change in family
unit
Disconnect between nurse,
student & parents
Increase resource drain
What constitutes the family unit
continues to change
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CATEGORY: Demographics
Factor
Assumption
Impact
Culture
Diversity of student population is
changing
Disconnect between nurse,
student & parents
Income level
Increases in disparity between rich
and poor; with an increase in poor
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Increase demand for basic
needs; housing and food.
Increase demand on
school nursing to find
resources for students
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COMPETITION:
THEIR ADVANTAGE
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OUR ADVANTAGE
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