Sheila Story
Sheila Story, chief nurse for the Carson City School District, has been named the 2024-25 School Nurse Administrator of the Year by the Nevada State Association of School Nurses, according to a news release.
Story was selected out of 11 nominees from more than 138 school nurses in Nevada. The recognition honors Story’s dedication to student health and safety, her leadership and commitment to advancing school nursing across the state.
With nearly a quarter century of service in school health, Story has played a role in shaping and improving health services for students in Carson City. Throughout her career, Story has been instrumental in implementing health protocols, expanding access to health education and mentoring new school nurses.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she was at the forefront of response efforts, helping coordinate testing, contact tracing and vaccination clinics within the district.
Story is a registered nurse with more than 24 years of experience, including 20 years as the chief nurse for the Carson City School District.
She holds both a Master of Science in nursing and a Master of Public Health from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a leader in school health services, public health and nursing education.
She is proficient in policy development, employee and training and emergency response. As an adjunct professor at the Orvis School of Nursing, she guides aspiring nurses, promoting excellence in student healthcare.