The 36th Annual Statewide Summer Conference for Kansas School Nurses
July 22 - 24, 2025
New Nurse Orientation: July 21-22
General Session: July 22-24
Hyatt Regency Wichita • Wichita, KS
Know Before You Go
Conference Location
Hyatt Regency Wichita
400 W Waterman St, Wichita, KS 67202
316-293-1234
Parking
Daily garage parking is discounted to $5/day with a parking slip available at registration; please request a parking slip at registration if you parked in the garage. Garage parking is complimentary for Hyatt overnight guests associated with the KSN room block. There is also a parking lot across the street from the Hyatt that is $5/day, as well as metered parking at Century II.
Conference Program
Conference App
New this year! We will be using Guidebook to host our conference app this year. Get started by downloading the IOS app or Andriod app. Information on how to access the KSN conference will be emailed to attendees before the conference.
Certificates & Session Evaluations
To receive your CNE certificate, you must sign in AND complete an evaluation each day.
For those attending the New School Nurse Orientation, you must sign in Monday and Tuesday (upstairs) and complete one evaluation for the entire orientation. You will need to sign in again on Tuesday (main floor) if you are also attending the general conference.
For those attending the DIA or 504 trainings, you will need to sign in at the start of the session (back of classroom) and complete an evaluation at the conclusion of the session.
All evaluations must be completed by July 31. Partial credit will not be awarded. Please double check to make sure you have signed in each day and for any pre- or post-sessions you attended. Links to each day’s evaluation will be made available on the conference app and in your conference program. Upon submission of each evaluation, you will receive a confirmation to your email. Please retain these for your records. Registration fees must be paid in full to receive CNE.
Certificates will be emailed to attendees who have met these criteria no later than August 31, 2025.
Registration
Online registration is closed. Please call 316-978-6493 for questions.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing. A 15% administrative fee will be assessed on all cancellations (this includes purchase orders and unpaid registrations). There will be no refunds after July 6, 2025.
Keynote Speakers
Michelle Lane
RN, MSN, CMSRN, CHC, NE-BC
Sr Director Community Health and Wellness
North Kansas City Hospital
The Science of Happiness
In these challenging times, we're facing unprecedented changes and demands. To navigate
these challenges, we need to think differently and create a plan with tangible action
steps. We often plan our day in our heads—whether it's during our morning shower or
our drive to work. We plot out what needs to get done, maybe vow to hit the gym, get
the chicken out for dinner, or review homework. But there's one crucial thing we forget
to plan: our happiness. We expect happiness to just show up at our doorstep like a
pizza delivery... but it doesn’t, and it won’t. Happiness takes work. It's like a
muscle—it requires energy and intentionality to grow and feel it. In this talk, I'll
share the fascinating science behind happiness, why it's beneficial for us, and how
we can strengthen our happiness muscle according to scientific research. Get ready
to embark on a journey to joy, armed with practical tips and insights that will help
you cultivate lasting happiness in your life.
Panelists and moderator consisting of school nurses leading the way in emergency stock medications
Be Prepared, Not Scared: Successfully Navigating Stock Emergency Meds in Schools
When seconds count, preparation matters. In this panel discussion, experienced school
nurses will share their firsthand insights on implementing stock emergency medications—naloxone,
albuterol, and epinephrine—while avoiding common pitfalls. Learn from real-world experiences
about policy and protocol development, staff training, and legal considerations to
ensure a smooth, compliant, and lifesaving program in your school. Bring your questions
and gain practical strategies for navigating the challenges of emergency medication
implementation with confidence.
Mark and Nanette Potter
The Silent Epidemic
This keynote provides a real, relevant, and raw story of Mark’s personal experience
with severe depression. You can have victory over mental illness and he wants to share
his experiences to help others. These topics impact business professionals, educators, students, and athletes. Practical
ways to increase your mental toughness are given, so you can reach your ultimate potential.
We spend countless hours training our bodies to get maximum productivity. Let Coach
Potter give you practical strategies to train your brain to also reach your ultimate
potential. His wife, Nanette, will share her perspective and give the caregiver practical suggestions
to assist in the situation.
Continuing Nursing Education
The WSU College of Health Professions is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for contact hours applicable for RN, LPN, or LMHT relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: #LT0090-0327.
General Session: 15.2 Hours
New School Nurse Orientation: 12.6 Hours
DIA Training: 9.6 Hours
504 Training: 3.6 Hours