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

 

Thank you!

Thank you for another fantastic conference year! We hope you found value in your time at the 2025 conference, whether it was during an informative session, connecting with a colleague, or even at the Boathouse networking event. We appreciate you and hope to see you next year.

CEU Certificates will be sent no later than Friday, September 5. 

 

Continuing Education

Certificates will be emailed to attendees who have met these criteria no later than August 31, 2025. 

 

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.

 

Keynote Speakers

Tuesday Keynote: Michelle Lane

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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.

Thursday Morning Keynote Panel

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.

Thursday Closing Keynote: Mark and Nanette Potter

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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