Maternal Child Nursing Symposium

34th Annual Maternal Child Nursing Symposium

October 24, 2025 • Hybrid

Each year, the Maternal Child Nursing Symposium seeks to expand our knowledge in women’s, infant’s and children’s health care. This one day symposium brings national and local expert faculty to the virtual platform to present on a wide variety of pertinent topics.

Attend virtually or join us in-person at the Wichita State Metropolitan Complex at 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220.

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Early Bird Rate: $50.00 (now through 9/28 at 11:59pm)

Regular Rate: $60.00 (9/29 through 10/19 at 11:59pm)

Week-of Rate: $75.00 (10/20 through 10/24)

Agenda
Time	Session
7:00 AM	Registration Desk Opens
7:50 - 8:00 AM	Welcome Announcements
8:00 - 9:15 AM	Sneaky Sepsis Taylor Bertschy, DO, MMM, FACOG Wesley Medical Center OBGYN Hospitalist/Medical Director Birthrooms & Birth Care Center Session Objectives: 1. Review maternal physiologic changes in pregnancy, identify key diagnostic criteria for maternal sepsis. 2. Review most common infectious sources and treatment
9:15 - 9:30 AM	Break
9:30 - 10:45 AM	Paging Dr. Road Trip: The Adventures of Neonatal Transport Sarah Hales, BSN, RN, CCRN Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics EMS Outreach and Education Coordinator Session Objectives: 1. Describe the importance of a throughout assessment. 2. Identify documentation needed for the Transport team. 3. Identify potential complications during neonatal transport.
10:45 - 11:00 AM	Stretch Break
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Healthy Beginnings: Enhancing Attachment and Parenting in Early Childhood Nicole Klaus, PhD, ABPP University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita Associate Professor - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Session Objectives: 1. Describe the impact of attachment on early childhood development and mental health. 2. Apply brief interventions that promote connection, communication, and emotional regulation in young children. 3. Identify resources in Kansas for supporting mental health during pregnancy and early childhood.
12:15 - 1:00 PM	Lunch Break
1:00 - 2:15 PM	Fetal Monitoring – Is It Our Friend or Foe? Julie Zimmerman, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, AWHONN EFM Instructor Trainer University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics/UnityPoint St. Luke's Hospital Clinical Nurse Leader/Staff Nurse Birthcare Center Session Objectives: 1. Identify components of the EFM monitor tracing which indicates adequate oxygenation and those that require immediate notification to the provider and obstetrics team. 2. Identify areas of perinatal litigation and describe errors that may result in liability. 3. Define strategies to improve outcomes and decrease risk through the use of case studies.
2:15 - 2:30 PM	Break
2:30 - 3:45 PM	Wham, Mamm, Pap, Bam! An Overview of Women’s Health Maintenance Recommendations Jordan Longabaugh, MD, PGY4 University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita OB/GYN, PGY4 Session Objectives: 1. Review recommended women’s health maintenance items per reputable national organizations. 2. Gain familiarity with screenings that may be conducted by your doctor or medical provider. 3. Promote patient empowerment by increasing knowledge and awareness.

Continuting Education

RN, LPN, or LMHT:
The Wichita State University 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 7.5 contact hours applicable for RN, LPN, or LMHT relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT 0090-0327.
EMS/RRT:
This program offers 6.25 hrs of cardiac-specific EMS CEs. Participants will need to self-submit retroactively.