The 32nd Annual Statewide Summer Conference for Kansas School Nurses
BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH
FLEXIBILITY AND PERSEVERENCE
July 19 - 22, 2021
New Nurse Orientation: July 19, Hybrid Event
General Session: July 20 - 22, Virtual Event
Meeting your needs as we move forward together.
Welcome to the 32nd Annual Statewide Summer Conference for Kansas School Nurses! We are excited to invite nurses locally, regionally, and nationally to this exciting event. Registration opens May 3, 2021.
The KSN Conference General Session will be held virtually as it was in 2020. Attendees will receive 15+ contact hours over the course of three days, from July 20 - 22, including three keynotes and five breakout sessions. General Session registrants will have access to all materials for one year following the conference.
General Session Pricing
- Regular price - KSNO Members: $150; Non-members: $200
- Premium Pass - KSNO Members: $215; Non-members: $265
The KSN Conference New Nurse Orientation will be held both in-person and virtually, in what we call a “hybrid” event on July 19, 2021. A limited number of New Nurse registrants may attend in-person at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. In-person attendance is first-come, first-served until the limit is reached. All New Nurse Orientation sessions will be live-streamed to the virtual conference platform for an unlimited number of virtual attendees. New Nurse attendees will receive 7.8 contact hours.
New Nurse Orientation Pricing
- $110; same price for in-person or virtual
A Note on Funding:
Visit with your district administration about the use of ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds to pay for your registration to attend the conference. The Kansas State Department of Education Fact Sheet states that the funds can be used for the "(6) Training and professional development for staff of the local educational agency on sanitation and minimizing the spread of infectious diseases."
This year's sessions will feature experts in the fields of school nursing, prevention, and public health, including a Kansas COVID Workgroup panel, diagnosing and treating siezures during remote learning, mental health, unpacking the statewide obesity toolkit, and much more. Registration and session descriptions will be published May 3, 2021.
Registration is not limited to Kansas residents. If you are from another state and interested in attending, please contact conference.office@wichita.edu with any questions.
Attendee Registration
Conference registration is now open. Please download the brochure for session information and continue to check back as additional sessions are confirmed!
Want to be among the first to know about conference happenings? Request to be added to the KSN distribution list by emailing conference.office@wichita.edu.
Stay up to date with the Kansas School Nurses Organization on Facebook.
Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration
Your sponsorship allows us to provide relevant and meaningful education to school nurses across the state. This conference couldn't happen with out your support. Thank you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why a virtual/hybrid event?
This year we again find ourselves at a crossroad. How do we best provide relevent education and meaninful connection while upholding the integrity and importance of a healthy environment? We accepted the challenge, once again, to make the best decision we can with the information we have. With that in mind, in 2021 we are prioritizing the impact of in-person learning for new nurses to the field, while seeking top notch virtual presenters for the majority of attendees.
How do I verify my attendance to earn CNE's?
Attendance will be recorded in each session through the virtual platform. You will also verify your attendance through the session evaluation. A unique code word will be given during the session that will be entered during the session evaluation. Recordings will be avaialble for 365 following the conference, but conference evaluations for CNE are due no later than August 31, 2021.
How do I participate in a live session?
Attendees will be sent a link to register for the conference platform in mid-July. Once an attendee has created a profile, they can view sessions and create their conference schedule. When a session is ready to begin, attendees will see the presenter and/or slides and hear from a KSN moderator, as well as see the names of the other attendees to that session. Attendees can ask questions through a live Q&A chat.
Registration Questions & More Information
For questions regarding your registration or the registration process, please contact the WSU Conference Office.
Phone: 316-978-6493
Fax: 316-978-3064
Email: conference.office@wichita.edu