Illinois Association of School Nurses

School Nurse Emergency Care Course
2021-08-04 08:00 - 2021-09-04 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) is pleased to announce that an online School Nurse Emergency Care (SNEC) course is now available. This online training is based on the original in-person, 3-day SNEC course and is designed to enhance the assessment, triaging, and treatment skills of the school nurse when confronted with the acutely ill or injured student.
The course is comprised of 17 course modules and 5 skill demonstrations, so the course will take several sittings to complete. Successful completion of the course requires completion of all 17 modules, 5 skill demonstration videos, a passing score of at least 84% on the course exam, and completion of the course evaluation. Thirteen (13) continuing education hours are provided through an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) site code (applicable for Illinois nurses).
There is no registration fee. The course is hosted by the University of Illinois Public Health Learning platform. You can access course information via the EMSC website at: https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/emergency-medical-services-for-children/education/school-nurses/snec—online-course/
Or you can directly access the online SNEC course by following the steps below:

Go to https://www.publichealthlearning.com
Click on Course Offerings
Select Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)
Select the School Nurse Emergency Care (SNEC) course
If you have an account, log in using your username and password. If you do not have an account, click “Create an Account”, and follow the prompts

If you should have any questions, please contact Ramona Rendon, Administrative Assistant at rrendon@luriechildrens.org.

2021 Virtual IASN Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-02
Sponsorships – Thriving in School Nursing: Transforming Student Health – 2021 Virtual IASN Conference
This conference is an opportunity for companies and organizations to exhibit services, information or products of interest to School Nurses and public health. We are inviting your organization to partner with us a sponsor for this event.
Platinum Sponsorship $3,500

Recognition on Conference Materials
Option to welcome Keynote Speaker, Keith Carlson
Complimentary Attendance for 2
Virtual Exhibitor Profile on Event Platform
– Linked Logo
– Company Information
– Social Media Links
– Downloaded PDF Resources (up to 3)
– Company listed on Virtual Platform Homepage – Linked Logo
– Embedded YouTube Video
Full Page advertisement in Conference Materials

Gold Sponsorship $2,500

Recognition on Conference Materials
Virtual Exhibitor Profile on Event Platform
– Linked Logo
– Company Description
– Contact Information
– Social Media Links
– Downloaded PDF Resources (up to 2)
– Company listed on Virtual Platform Homepage – Linked Name
Complimentary Attendance for 1
Half page advertisement in Conference Brochure

Silver Sponsorship $1,000

Recognition on Conference Materials
Virtual Exhibitor Profile on Event Platform
– Linked Logo
– Company Description
– Contact Information
– Social Media Links
– Downloaded PDF Resources (1)
Half page advertisement in Conference Brochure

Please contact Kristy Dugan at kristy@sysconsultingsolutions.com for any questions.

64th Annual Virtual IASN Conference - Thriving in School Nursing: Transforming Student Health
2021-10-01 19:00 - 2021-10-02 15:30
Registration for this event has closed. Please watch for the On-Demand offering coming soon.
Thriving in School Nursing: Transforming Student Health
The IASN board is proud to offer a virtual experience for our members. As we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, it was important to IASN to offer an opportunity for school nurses to come together to be inspired, empowered, and re-energized.
September 23rd – Virtual Annual Meeting
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Report from the President
Report from the Treasurer
Bylaws Amendments
Swearing in of new officers
Detailed agenda is pending
Disclosures: No conflict of interest is present on the part of the planning team. Speaker disclosures will be made at the time of the individual presentations.
Friday, October 1st – Virtual Pre-Conference
Screening of Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope
The original research was controversial, but the findings revealed the most important public health findings of a generation. RESILIENCE is a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent Toxic Stress. Now understood to be one of the leading causes of every- thing from heart disease and cancer to substance abuse and depression, extremely stressful experiences in childhood can alter brain development and have lifelong effects on health and behavior.
However, as experts and practitioners profiled in RESILIENCE are proving, what’s predictable is preventable. These physicians, educators, social workers and communities are daring to talk about the effects of divorce, abuse and neglect. And they’re using cutting edge science to help the next generation break the cycles of adversity and disease.
7:00 PM: Screening Begins (#IASN21Screening)
8:05 – 8:15 PM: BREAK
8:30 PM: Roundtable Discussions led by IASN Board
Saturday, October 2nd – Virtual Conference
9:00-9:05 AM: Meeting opens, Virtual meeting rules review
9:05-9:15 AM: President Welcome & Board Introductions
9:15-10:15 AM: Keith Carlson BSN, RN, NC-BC Keynote – Thriving Amidst the Chaos: The Mindful Nurse Rides the Waves
10:15-10:20 AM: BREAK
10:20-10:40 AM: School Nurse of the Year & IASN Foundation Grant Award Presentation
10:40-11:15 AM IASN Talks
11:15-12:00 PM: LUNCH BREAK
12:00-1:00 PM: COVID Update with Dr. Emily Landon, MD
1:00-1:05 PM: BREAK
1:05-2:05 PM: Caring for students with asthma: an evidence-based approach; Anna Volerman, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at University of Chicago; Illinois Asthma Partnership
2:05-3:15 PM Amplifying Your Voice as a School Nurse by Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
3:15-3:20 PM Giveaways presented by NASN Director and Wrap Up
Keynote Speaker – Keith Carlson RN, BSN, NC-BC

Nurse Keith has over two decades of experience in nursing and healthcare as a clinician, administrator, and entrepreneur.
As an accomplished speaker, writer, blogger, podcaster, consultant, and holistic career coach for nurses, Keith has his finger on the pulse of 21st-century nursing. He keenly understands the challenges faced by nursing professionals and healthcare organizations.
Keith’s well-known nursing podcasts — The Nurse Keith Show and RNFM Radio — reach listeners on six continents. His message of savvy career advice for nurses has been featured by Nurse.com, Nurse.org, Working Nurse Magazine, American Sentinel University, MultiBriefs News Service, StaffGarden, American Nurse Today, NursingCE.com, Health eCareers, among others.
Keith is a Board Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC) and has logged more than 1,000 hours providing holistic career coaching for nurses throughout the United States.
Registration Fees
IASN Members – $49
Non Members – $79
Interested in being a sponsor?
Find out more about our sponsorship options here.

ON DEMAND - 64th Annual Virtual IASN Conference - Thriving in School Nursing: Transforming Student Health
2021-10-02 15:00 - 2021-12-18 23:30
Thriving in School Nursing: Transforming Student Health
The IASN board is proud to offer a virtual experience for our members. As we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, it was important to IASN to offer an opportunity for school nurses to come together to be inspired, empowered, and re-energized.
Schedule of Events:
9:00-9:05 AM: Meeting opens, Virtual meeting rules review
9:05-9:15 AM: President Welcome & Board Introductions
9:15-10:15 AM: Keith Carlson BSN, RN, NC-BC Keynote – Thriving Amidst the Chaos: The Mindful Nurse Rides the Waves
10:15-10:20 AM: BREAK
10:20-10:40 AM: School Nurse of the Year & IASN Foundation Grant Award Presentation
10:40-11:15 AM IASN Talks
11:15-12:00 PM: LUNCH BREAK
12:00-1:00 PM: COVID Update with Dr. Emily Landon, MD
1:00-1:05 PM: BREAK
1:05-2:05 PM: Caring for students with asthma: an evidence-based approach; Anna Volerman, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at University of Chicago; Illinois Asthma Partnership
2:05-3:15 PM Amplifying Your Voice as a School Nurse by Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
3:15-3:20 PM Giveaways presented by NASN Director and Wrap Up
Keynote Speaker – Keith Carlson RN, BSN, NC-BC

Nurse Keith has over two decades of experience in nursing and healthcare as a clinician, administrator, and entrepreneur.
As an accomplished speaker, writer, blogger, podcaster, consultant, and holistic career coach for nurses, Keith has his finger on the pulse of 21st-century nursing. He keenly understands the challenges faced by nursing professionals and healthcare organizations.
Keith’s well-known nursing podcasts — The Nurse Keith Show and RNFM Radio — reach listeners on six continents. His message of savvy career advice for nurses has been featured by Nurse.com, Nurse.org, Working Nurse Magazine, American Sentinel University, MultiBriefs News Service, StaffGarden, American Nurse Today, NursingCE.com, Health eCareers, among others.
Keith is a Board Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC) and has logged more than 1,000 hours providing holistic career coaching for nurses throughout the United States.
ON-DEMAND Pricing:
IASN Members – $49
Non Members – $79

Town Hall Meeting - School Nurses & Pediatricians Working Together on Mitigating COVID-19 in Schools
2021-11-18 18:30 - 20:00
School Nurses & Pediatricians Working Together on Mitigating COVID-19 in Schools
In Collaboration with Illinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics

Presented by: Dr. Daniel Johnson, MD.

Daniel Johnson, MD, is a respected physician, researcher and teacher. He is an expert in pediatric infectious diseases and in the care of HIV-infected children. Additionally, Dr. Johnson is committed to the development of community-based pediatric care in underserved areas, accomplished through partnerships with federally qualified health clinics and community hospitals. He works closely with area clinics and providers to expand the availability of pediatric primary care and specialty services on the South Side of Chicago.
Dr. Johnson’s clinical care focuses on inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases. Additionally, he was instrumental in the creation of two nonprofits that were critical to the development and expansion of services for HIV infected and exposed children and their families. He also founded the pediatric and adolescent HIV program at the University of Chicago Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Johnson has enjoyed teaching medical students and residents. He is published in the areas of HIV, infectious diseases, health outcomes and community medicine.
Once you have registered, please read the confirmation page for further information regarding Zoom links.
1.5 CEUs Available!

Town Hall Meeting - School Nurse Updates from IDPH & ISBE: A Roundtable Discussion
2022-02-10 18:30 - 20:00
February Town Hall Meeting – School Nurse Updates from IDPH & ISBE: A Roundtable Discussion
Sponsored by: JCC Camp Chi

Intro by President Gloria E. Barrera
Roundtable Discussion Moderated by NASN Director Dr. Cathy Yonkaitis
Panelist: Theresa Zumba, Becky Doran & Miranda Scott

Miranda Scott
Miranda Scott received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts in Legal Studies, and Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Ms. Scott has held various roles in the nursing clinical arena including student mentor, manager, and educator. She joined the Office of Women’s of Health and Family Services team at the Illinois Department of Public Health in June 2015. In September 2021, Ms. Scott transitioned to her new role as School Health Program Administrator. In her previous government service, Ms. Scott has worked as a Legal Nurse Consultant enjoying various advisory roles including Freedom of Information Officer and HIPAA Privacy Officer.

Theresa Zumba
Theresa Zumba joined the Illinois State Board of Education in April 2021 as a School Nurse Consultant. Prior to entering school nursing Theresa worked both in and outpatient psychiatric nursing and pediatric endocrinology fields. Theresa then transitioned to working as a building school nurse (preschool to grade 2) in a three-school district in a suburb of Chicago. Theresa earned her IEP designation and then went on to earn her PEL CSN from Mennonite College of Nursing. She brings varied experience to the field of school nurse consulting.

Becky Doran
Rebecca (Becky) Doran as School Nurse Consultant is an advocate for implementing Whole School, Whole Child, and Whole Community (WSCC) model strategies for the youth in Illinois Schools. She joined Illinois State Board of Education, following experiences in Higher Education, Community Health and Emergency/Urgent Care settings. It is her desire to integrate administrative concepts of public health and healthcare into the school setting, while enhancing the school environment through holistic supports for all members of the school community. She is a contributing author to two published articles related to pediatric case management and nursing education in the school setting.
Once you have registered, please read the confirmation page for further information regarding Zoom links.
Learn more about our February Town Hall Sponsor: https://campchi.jccchicago.org/

Coffee with the Board
2022-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88061819802?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join us for Coffee with the Board on Sunday, February 27th at 10:00 AM. We look forward to chatting with you and just checking in.

Join the conversation on February 27th with the Zoom info below.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Legislative Town Hall
2022-03-24 18:30 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82942287558?pwd=[REDACTED]
Please join IASN and Capitol Edge Consulting for a Legislative Town Hall on March 24th to discuss HB5601.
Zoom information will be at the bottom of the page after registering.
About Capitol Edge Consulting, LLC:
Capitol Edge Consulting, LLC is a women owned, and operated firm focused on relationship building, advocacy, and results. Certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) in Illinois, the team of experienced lobbyists partner with clients in reaching their goals.
With over 45 years of experience combined, Capitol Edge Consulting knows how to get issues in front of the right decision makers in Springfield and Chicago. Their goal is to address the overarching objective from as many perspectives as possible, while upholding the dedication to being fair and operating with integrity.
Capitol Edge Consulting lobbyists work in tandem with their clients to mobilize grassroots advocacy and amplify their voices in Springfield.
Please visit our website at www.capitoledge.com for additional details regarding the company and team.
The Capitol Edge Consulting, LLC Team:

Sue Clark, President, lobbyist since 1994, began her lobbying career after 25 years of practice as a registered professional nurse. She is well known in the Capitol and throughout the state for the many legislative proposals successfully advocated for.

Debbie Broadfield, Senior Vice President, began her career in lobbying in 2008. Throughout the duration of her lobbying career, she has been advocating on behalf of nursing and behavioral health services and has created key relationships to advancing initiatives in this field.

Kristin Rubbelke, Vice President of Government Relations, has been lobbying since 2016. She is a licensed social worker, holds two master’s degrees, and has remained active within her profession. She has successfully advocated for various sector issues including licensure expansion, education, funding requests, municipal issues, staffing, and more.

Nitty Gritty School Nursing: Care of Children with Medical Complexity
2022-04-09 08:30 - 13:00 | UI Springfield College of Nursing Simulation Lab, One University Drive - Student Affairs Building, Parking Lot A, Springfield, IL, 62703, United States
Nitty Gritty School Nursing: Care of Children with Medical Complexity
April 9, 2022
8:30-1:00 PM
Location : UIC College of Nursing Simulation Lab
Learn and practice skills in the UIC College of Nursing Schwartz Simulation Lab.
Nurses will receive instruction on common skills required to care for children with medical complexity. Skills include:

Clean Intermittent Catherization; male, female, stoma
Tracheostomy Care and suctioning
Feeding tubes
Central Venous Catheter Care and dressing changes

Prior to the workshop participants will receive copies of skills checklists and narrated PowerPoints to prepare for the workshop.
At the workshop participants will receive hands-on-instruction and practice the skills with supervision in the simulation lab.
Participants will be requested to complete a pretest prior to the workshop and complete a posttest and workshop evaluation prior to receiving nursing continuing education credits.
Up to 6 Continuing nursing education credits have been applied for from the Illinois Nurses Foundation.
Attendance is limited to 30 participants – ONLY 8 SPOTS OPEN AT THIS TIME!

IASN Town Hall - Sponsored by Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2022-05-12 18:30 - 20:00
Please join IASN and Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for a Town Hall Meeting on May 12th.
Zoom information will be at the bottom of the page after registering.
Featuring Speaker Ron Stein, President of R&G Consultants.

My name is Ron Stein. I am President of R&G Consultants. We provide Medicaid claiming services to Illinois public school districts. A longtime resident of Morton Grove, just north of Chicago, I am the father of four daughters and the grandfather to 7. I have been a Trustee of the Liponi Foundation for Special Recreation for over 15 years. Our mission is to provide funding to the Maine-Niles Association for Special Recreation to purchase accessible vans and provide scholarships to families so their loved ones can participate in M-NASR programs. Through all that I do I try to keep in mind how fortunate I have been and attempt to always pay it forward.

About Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.:
Xeris is a specialty pharmaceutical company leveraging novel formulation technology platforms to develop and commercialize ready-to-use, liquid-stable injectables.
Our team is focused on creating medicines that are easier to use by leveraging our unique technology. Gvoke®(glucagon injection) leverages that technology to deliver ready-to-use solutions for patients and caregivers alike.
Severe hypoglycemia and epilepsy are both conditions that can require rapid medical attention yet have complicated processes to administer treatment. We’re ready to change that.

IASN Student Membership Raffle
2022-06-08 08:00 - 2022-09-01 17:00
The IASN Board of Directors is excited to raffle of 65 complimentary Student Memberships to IASN! To enter the raffle, please use the link below to submit your contact info.
RAFFLE ENTRY
The winners will be announced the week of August 19th. Please watch your emails for notification if selected.
GOOD LUCK!

Nitty Gritty School Nursing: Care of Children with Medical Complexity - School Nurses Workshop
2022-06-16 09:00 - 13:30 | UI Springfield College of Nursing Simulation Lab, One University Drive - Student Affairs Building, Parking Lot A, Springfield, IL, 62703, United States
Nitty Gritty School Nursing: Care of Children with Medical Complexity – School Nurses Workshop
June 16, 2022
9:00 AM -1:30 PM
Location: UI Springfield College of Nursing Simulation Lab
Nurses will receive instruction on common skills required to care for children with medical complexity. Skills include:

Clean Intermittent Catheterization; male, female, stoma
Tracheostomy Care and suctioning
Feeding tubes
Central Venous Catheter Care

Prior to the workshop participants will receive copies of skills checklists and narrated PowerPoints to prepare for the workshop.
At the workshop participants will receive hands-on-instruction and practice the skills with supervision in the simulation lab.
Participants will be requested to complete a pretest prior to the workshop and complete a posttest and workshop evaluation prior to receiving nursing continuing education credits.
Up to 6 Continuing nursing education credits hours have been applied for from the Illinois Nurses Foundation in accordance with ANCC criteria.
Cost: $50.00/IASN MEMBER & $65.00/NON MEMBER
Attendance is limited to 30 participants! NO REFUNDS WILL BE OFFERED AFTER REGISTERING.

Virtual Back to School Town Hall
2022-09-01 18:30 - 20:00
Virtual Back to School Town Hall Meeting with the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Speaker: Dr. Felicia-Scott Wellington

Dr. Felicia Scott is an attending physician in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Adolescent Medicine, at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Board Certified in Pediatrics and board certified in Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Scott’s areas of expertise include general adolescent wellness, adolescent chronic illness, reproductive health, and menstrual irregularities. Her research experience is in adolescent chronic pain and transition care of chronically ill adolescents.
ZOOM INFORMATION WILL GENERATE ONCE REGISTRATION IS SUBMITTED. PLEASE SAVE FOR YOUR RECORDS.

IASN Annual Conference - 65 Years of Improving Child Health Outcomes: School Nurses Leading the Path Towards Health Equity
2022-09-30 14:00 - 2022-10-01 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL, 60532, United States
The Illinois Association of School Nurses welcomes all nurses who work in schools and other related settings to their upcoming 65th Annual Conference. Join school nurses from across Illinois and beyond on September 30th and October 1st at the DoubleTree Hilton in Lisle.
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle/Naperville
3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Scharmaine Lawson FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

As seen on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, Harry Connick Jr. Show, Johnson & Johnson, and ABC, Dr. Scharmaine Lawson is a nationally recognized and award-winning nurse practitioner in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP), winner of the 2013 Healthcare Hero award (New Orleans City Business magazine), and 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year award (ADVANCE for Nurse Practitioner magazine) where she was featured on the magazine cover. She is also the author of the very first Advanced Practice Nurse children’s book series entitled Nola The Nurse. This series exposes children from ages 4-8 to the world of Advanced Practice Nursing and fosters cultural sensitivity with the multiethnic character adventures through different countries.
Rebecca Love MSN, RN, FIEL

Rebecca Love is a nurse entrepreneur, inventor, author, TedX speaker, the first nurse featured on Ted.com, and part of the inaugural nursing panel featured at SXSW 2018. Love was the first Director of Nurse Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the United States at Northeastern School of Nursing – a founding initiative designed to empower nurses as innovators and entrepreneurs. There she founded the Nurse Hackathon, the movement has led to transformational change in the Nursing Profession.
Rebecca is an experienced nurse entrepreneur, founding HireNurses.com in 2013 (acquired in 2018), and currently serves as the Managing Director, US Markets for Ryalto. In early 2019, Rebecca, along with a group of leading nurses in the world, founded SONSIEL: The Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs & Leaders. Love is passionate about empowering nurses and creating communities to help nurses innovate, create and collaborate to start businesses and inventions to transform healthcare.
Conference Agenda
Friday, September 30, 2022 – 2 CE Available
1:30 pm: Conference Registration Opens/Check-In
2:00 pm- 4:00 pm: Preconference – Drug Recognition Seminar presented by Sergeant Ari Briskman
4:00-4:30 pm: Break, check in at hotel, Conference Registration Continues
5:00-5:45pm: Dinner
5:45-6:45 pm: Annual Meeting
6:45-7:00 pm: Break
7:00 pm: Awards Ceremony
Poster Presentations and Dessert Reception to follow after Awards Ceremony Wrap Up
Saturday, October 1, 2022 – 6.5 CE Available
7:30-8:00 am: Check-in
8:05 am: Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting
*Be sure to stop by for a photo-op at our new IASN Step and Repeat Area
8:55 am-9:00 am: President’s Welcome with Gloria E. Barrera MSN, RN, PEL-CSN
9:00 am-10:00 am: Keynote Dr. Scharmaine Lawson & Welcome Coffee
10:00 am -10:05am: Break
10:05 am-10:45 am: Ignite Presentations – DNR Orders, Stock Albuterol & Creating Nursing Leadership – Presented by Sheri Hey, Pam Camposeo & Eileen Moss
10:45 – 11:15 am: Exhibit Hall
11:15 am-12:30 pm: Lunch
12:30-2:00 pm: Concurrent Session I

Track A: Individual Educational Plan – Presented by Robin Shannon DNP, Karen Madura DNP MPH RN PEL-CSN NCSN & Mary Noga MSN RN PEL-CSN NCSN
Track B: Advocacy Discussion with Capitol Edge Consulting, LLC.

2:00 2:15 pm: Break
2:15 pm-3:45 pm: Concurrent Session II

Track C: Elevator Speech 2.0: A 60 second Advocacy Tool – Presented by Catherine F. Yonkaitis, DNP, RN, NCSN, PHNA-BC
Track D: Tech Innovation in School Nursing – Presented by Taylor Durkin

3:45-4:45 pm: Keynote – Rebecca Love MSN, RN, FIEL
4:45 pm-5:00 pm: Adjournment & Evaluation

Get Your IASN T-Shirt for the Conference!

To order a T-shirt, please complete this Order form. The T-shirts will cost $20. All T-shirts will be distributed at the conference. Payment due when you pick up your shirt. This is one of the fundraisers that will be at the Conference. All profits will go towards scholarships for nurses to complete their BSN or their school nurse certification.

2022 IASN Annual Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities
2022-10-01 | DoubleTree by Hilton, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL, 60532, United States
Sponsorships – 65 Years of Improving Child Health Outcomes: School Nurses Leading the Path Towards Health Equity – 2022 IASN Annual Conference
This conference is an opportunity for companies and organizations to exhibit services, information or products of interest to School Nurses and public health. We are inviting your organization to partner with us a sponsor for this event.
Platinum Sponsorship $3,500

Recognition on Conference Materials, NewsBlasts & Conference Registration Page
Option to welcome Keynote Speaker, Rebecca Love
Complimentary Attendance for 3, Ribbon Cutting Photo Op
Front logo on Tote Bag
Saturday Lunch Sponsor Acknowledgement
Complimentary Exhibitor Space
*Full page advertisement in Conference Materials

Gold Sponsorship $2,700

Recognition on Conference Materials, NewsBlasts & Conference Registration Page
Back logo on Tote Bag
Complimentary Attendance for 2
Complimentary Exhibitor Space
*Half page advertisement in Conference Brochure

Silver Sponsorship $1,500

Recognition on all Conference Materials
Tote Bag Insert
Complimentary Attendance for 1
Complimentary Exhibitor Space
*Half page advertisement in Conference Brochure

Bronze Sponsorship $800

Recognition on printed Conference Materials
Exhibitor Space

Advertisement Only for Community Supporters

Community supporters may partner with us via advertisement in our Conference Brochure with a quarter page, half page, or full page space.
Full page $350
Half page $200
Quarter page $150

Please contact Kristy Dugan at kristy@sysconsultingsolutions.com for any questions.

IASN Virtual Town Hall Meeting - Sponsored by Neurelis
2022-11-10 18:30 - 20:00
Please join IASN for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on November 10th.
1 CE Available.
SPONSORED BY:

Zoom information will be at the bottom of the page after registering.
FEATURED SPEAKER:
Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth

Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and is the Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. She was most recently the Associate Director of the NorthShore University HealthSystem Sports Concussion Program.
She has been involved in the assessment of players in the National Hockey League since 1997 and is the Head Injury/Concussion specialist for the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, White Sox, Fire, and the National Women’s Soccer League, as well as numerous colleges and high schools across the State of Illinois. Dr. Pieroth is the Co-Director of the NFL Neuropsychology Consulting Program. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois and is a member of the USA Football Heads Up Advisory Committee, the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee, the US Soccer Concussion Task Force and the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois Safety Committee. She has been awarded the 2018 Chicago Illini of the Year Award, the 2016 USA Hockey Excellence in Safety Award, the University of Illinois 2016 LAS Alumni Achievement Award, the 2014 AHAI Presidents Award, and 2012 Brain Injury Association of IL Make A Difference Award.
She has published on concussion management and neuropsychological assessment. Dr. Pieroth is recently completed her Masters in Public Health through the Medical College of Wisconsin.

RESCHEDULED - IASN Virtual Town Hall with Project Endo
2022-12-08 18:30 - 20:00
Please join IASN and Project Endo for a Virtual Town Hall – Will be rescheduled for January 2023. Please watch for further announcements.

1 in 10 women have endometriosis and it takes an average of 10 years before diagnosis. Project Endo is a groundbreaking movement dedicated to educating and empowering people with Endometriosis while informing health care providers and policymakers through storytelling, awareness tools, and educational resources. Learn more in this presentation provided by the founders of Project Endo, an organization dedicated to increasing awareness of endometriosis among healthcare providers, specifically school nurses.

IASN Virtual Town Hall Meeting - Sponsored by School Nurse Supply
2023-01-26 18:30 - 20:00
Please join IASN for a Virtual Town Hall on January 26th.

1.0 CE available. The contact hours are co-provided by the IASN and the Illinois Nurses Foundation.
A representative from Respiratory Health will present a summary of Illinois School-based Asthma Policies. Although geared towards school nurses, this training may be beneficial to school administrators and staff. Here is a summary of the training that will be provided:

Child asthma in Illinois
Policy History
Self-carry and self-administration
Emergency response protocol
Stock asthma rescue medication

Illinois Nurses Foundation is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Sponsored by – School Nurse Supply

The world is grappling with an issue of enormous scale and human impact, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). At School Nurse Supply, we believe it is our role and responsibility during this time to prioritize two things: the health and well-being of our customers, the children & peers in your care, while also playing a constructive role in supporting school nurses to the best of our ability.
Zoom information will be at the bottom of the confirmation page once registration is submitted.

IASN Virtual Town Hall with Project Endo
2023-02-09 18:30 - 20:00
Please join IASN and Project Endo for a Virtual Town Hall on February 9th.

The meeting will be a discussion of the film “Below the Belt”. Exclusive access to the film will be available for registrants one week before the Town Hall.
1 in 10 women have endometriosis and it takes an average of 10 years before diagnosis. Project Endo is a groundbreaking movement dedicated to educating and empowering people with Endometriosis while informing health care providers and policymakers through storytelling, awareness tools, and educational resources. Learn more in this presentation provided by the founders of Project Endo, an organization dedicated to increasing awareness of endometriosis among healthcare providers, specifically school nurses.

Zoom information will be at the bottom of confirmation page once registration is submitted.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting
2023-04-13 18:30 - 20:00
The Greater Chicago Food Depository has a mission to end hunger. Many of you witness food insecurity among your students related to poverty, systemic inequity, and structural racism. Please join us for a listening session with Sophie Milam, the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Sophie is interested in learning the challenges that schools nurses face around feeding kids. We will have the opportunity to describe the barriers to helping students and how the administration can support the needs of students.
1 CE available upon completion.

IASN Foundation Inaugural Summer Soirée Fundraiser
2023-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Hillgrove Tap, 9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, 60487, United States
The IASN Foundation invites you to our Inaugural Summer Soirée Fundraiser at Hillgrove Tap in Tinley Park on July 21st at 6:00pm. Join us for a fun evening and to meet your new Board members. Feel free to share this invite with any supporters of IASN.
Please purchase your entry ticket by July 14th for a final head count. IASN will have a private room at HillGrove Tap, and your $15 ticket includes light appetizers, non-alcoholic drinks, and 1 drink ticket.
Venue Address –
Hillgrove Tap
9501 West 171st Street
Tinley Park, IL 60487 United States
See you there!
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors—Maxim Healthcare Staffing & Xeris Pharmaceuticals, for supporting our mission.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor – Neurelis, for supporting our mission.

IASN Poster Presentations
2023-07-31 08:00 - 2023-08-31 17:00
SCHOOL NURSES ARE DOING TERRIFIC INNOVATIVE EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND RESEARCH ON BEHALF OF THE BETTER HEALTH OF STUDENTS AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES ALL ACROSS ILLINOIS! PLEASE SHARE YOUR GOOD WORK WITH THE IASN COMMUNITY WITH A POSTER PRESENTATION AT THE IASN ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
The IASN Inquiry and Innovation Committee accepts poster presentation submissions. The poster submission deadline is August 31st.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by September 8th and the final poster in electronic format (preferred) is due by October 1st.
A poster presentation entails developing of a poster and engaging in discussion of the content with viewers. There is a reduced conference fee for accepted presenters. A Best Poster Award with a prize is awarded at the Conference! See Poster Tips below.
Content that is commercial in nature will not be approved.
IASN Poster Presentation Submission Directions
Email the following requirements to Maureen Rabbitte rabbitte21@gmail.com
• Combination Bio and Conflict of Information form – see IASN Call for Posters
• Cover letter to include:
• Title of Presentation and brief description of the project
• Name and credentials of primary presenter
• Address, email address, and contact phone number
• School district and/or organization Names and credentials of co-presenters
• Sponsor or funding source for the project or research (if applicable).
Please make sure that all requirements have been included in your submission email. Contact Maureen Rabbitte rabbitte21@gmail.com with any questions.
Poster Guidelines
Accepted electronic posters will be printed for poster presenters. A poster template is provided for your convenience on the IASN website or you may design your own poster. Posters must be in a file format that can be printed 36” by 48”. Traditional hard copy trifold poster board presentations will also be accepted.
Please see Poster Judging Criteria on the IASN website. Posters will be judged for acceptance and a Best Poster Award will be presented at the Conference.
Feel free to provide viewers with handouts of supplemental materials. Bring business cards if you have them and consider a sign-in sheet for participants to request more information. Dress professionally as if you were making an oral presentation.
Electronic Poster Tips
• Use Power Point to create the poster. You may use the provided template (see IASN website) or design your own poster. Posters need to be formatted to print size of 36” by 48”.
• Include your project title, your name, credentials, and the name of your institution.
• Choose a simple font such as Arial, Helvetica, or Prestige Elite and stick with it. See the poster template for recommendations regarding font size.
• Avoid overuse of outlining and shadowing, it can be distracting. To make something stand out, use a larger font size, bold, or underline instead.
• Keep each panel relatively short and to the point. Consider bulleted phrases instead of full sentences.
• Frame text by putting a box around to help readers focus on a standout point. Be mindful to leave enough white space so as to not visually
overwhelm the viewer.
• Whenever possible, use graphs, charts tables, figures, pictures, or lists instead of text to get your point across. Images need to be high resolution or they appear fuzzy when printed.

Understanding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Children and Young Adults
2023-09-14 18:30 - 20:00
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement the School Health Outreach Project (SHOP) as part of the ACR’s Lupus Initiative. IASN has been selected as a participant and we’re inviting 20 members to join us for a fully online education session titled “Understanding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Children and Young Adults” on September 14th at 6:30pm CST. Interested participants must complete an agreement to participate in addition to registering for the event below. Please note that you must be present for the entirety of the session and complete a posttest.
1.0 CE Available
In this presentation, you will better understand:

Signs and symptoms of lupus
Principles of the medical management of a student with lupus
Identification of populations who have a higher risk of developing lupus
Supporting a student with lupus in the school setting
Assisting a student with lupus in the transition to adulthood

Registration is required and limited to the first 20 participants.

IASN 66th Annual Conference - Building for the Future: Emergency Preparedness, Advocacy & Leadership
2023-10-20 08:00 - 2023-10-21 15:00 | Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, 60431
The Illinois Association of School Nurses welcomes all nurses who work in schools and other related settings to their upcoming 66th Annual Conference. Join school nurses from across Illinois and beyond on October 20-21st at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, IL.
Location:
Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
Please report to the “U” Building. There is an abundance of free parking.
Hotel Information:
A room block has been reserved at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Joliet, IL. The block will be held until October 6, 2023. Reservations should be made by phone at the number below.
Holiday Inn & Suites Address -1471 Rock Creek Blvd, Joliet, IL 60431.
Phone – (779) 206-2915
IN PERSON REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED. ONLINE VIEWING ONLY AVAILBLE.
Conference Agenda*
Friday, October 20, 2023
9:00 am: Conference Registration Opens/Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting
9:30 am- 10:30 am: General Session – Keep them Safe: Substance Use & Opioid Prevention
Chelsea Laliberte-Barnes, Licensed Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
10:30 am – 11:40 am: General Session – Screenagers: Under the Influence Screening
11:50 am -12:50 pm: Lunch
12:50 pm – 1:00 pm – Break
1:00 pm -1:50 pm: Concurrent Session 1

Track A: Connection to Care: Supporting Young People’s Sexual Health Care
Cary Archer, Manager of Education and Outreach Planned Parenthood of Illinois
Track B: Free Care – Impact and Solution for School Nurses
Marina Keeton-Field MSN, RN, CPN

1:50 pm -2:00 pm: Break
2:00 pm -2:50 pm: Concurrent Session 2

Track C: Nitty Gritty Nursing
Karen Madura DNP, MPH, RN, PEL-CSN, NCSN & Eileen Moss DNP, RN, PEL-CSN, NCSN
Track D: School Nurse Advocacy: Start Where You Are
Gloria E. Barrera MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

2:50 pm – 3:50 pm: Exhibit Hall/Hotel Check-In
5:00 pm – 5:50 pm: Dinner
5:50 pm – 6:00 pm: Break
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Annual Meeting
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Awards Ceremony
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Dessert Reception and Poster Presentations
Saturday, October 21. 2023
8:30 am -9:30 am: Conference Registration Opens/Check-In/Exhibit Hall
9:30 am – 10:20 am: General Session – Legal Updates for School Nurses
Darcy Kriha J.D. – The John Marshall Law School Chicago
10:20 am – 11:00 am: Exhibit Hall/Poster Presentations
11:00 am – 11:50 am: Concurrent Session 3

Track A: Being an Ally
Maureen Rabbitte PhD, RN, PEL-CSN

Track B: Nitty Gritty Nursing
Karen Madura DNP, MPH, RN, PEL-CSN, NCSN & Eileen Moss DNP, RN, PEL-CSN, NCSN

11:50 am -12:00 pm: Break
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm: Lunch
12:50 pm – 1:00 pm: Break
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: General Session – Supporting and Responding to Children Exposed to Trauma
Monica Czajkowski LPC & Theresa Valach LCSW
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Adjournment & Evaluations
*Session times are subject to change. You will be notified if a change occurs with a session you selected.

IASN Virtual Town Hall Meeting - Applying Shared Decision-Making in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment and Management to Optimize Multidisciplinary Care
2023-11-16 18:30 - 20:00
Please join IASN for a Virtual Town Hall on November 16th.
Applying Shared Decision-Making in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Treatment and Management to Optimize Multidisciplinary Care
1.0 CE Available Upon Completion
Sponsored by: Xeris Pharmaceuticals

Program Chair & Faculty Presenter
Mehdi Hamadani, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director, BMT, and Cellular Therapy Program
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
TARGET AUDIENCE
This program will reach the medical oncology team, including dermatologic oncologists, general oncologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals working collaboratively to provide the best care for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) patients.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
– Examine the latest updates in novel-targeted and imuno-therapeutic treatment approaches.
– Identify potential unique adverse events associated with novel therapeutics and implement patient-centric education, monitoring, and reporting protocols.
– Integrate best practices for patient education and communication, including strategies for discussing treatment options, concerns and monitoring for/managing adverse events.
– Establish best practices for peer-to-peer expert communication for optimal multidisciplinary care of patients with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
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IASN Virtual Town Hall Meeting - Presentation on Down Syndrome
2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:00
Please join IASN for a Virtual Town Hall on January 9th.
Presentation on Down Syndrome with Dr. Cathy DiVincenzo.
Dr. Cathy DiVincenzo is a lifelong Chicagoan and the first person in her family to graduate from college. She graduated from Rush University
Medical College, completed her residency in Pediatrics at Loyola University Medical Center, and began a career in primary care Pediatrics in
1999.
Dr. DiVincenzo became interested in working with children with Down syndrome after giving birth to her son Scott, while she was a third year medical student. Scott is a triplet, and has a healthy brother and sister. Scott had multiple health issues that are commonly associated with Down syndrome, including congenital heart disease, frequent ear infections and hypothyroidism. Dr. DiVincenzo realized she was in a
unique position of caring and advocating for children with special needs, and it became a career long focus. She volunteered her time at the Children’s Down syndrome clinic at Lutheran General Hospital for several years while continuing to run her own practice.
Dr. DiVincenzo recently retired from Kids First Pediatric Partners, the practice she founded in 2004 and grew to include seven pediatricians and four nurse practitioners. She remains committed to the care of children with Down syndrome and their families. Now that her own children are 29 years old, she has expanded her interests to the adult disability community and has recently joined the Board of Center for Independent Futures.
1.0 CE Available Upon Completion
Sponsored by: Camp One Step

Virtual Pfizer-Sponsored Program - The Complex Underlying Pathophysiology in Sickle Cell Disease and the Disease Complications
2024-02-29 18:30 - 20:00
The Complex Underlying Pathophysiology in Sickle Cell Disease and the Disease Complications
Date & Time: Thursday, February 29, 2024 – 6:30 PM Central Time
Speaker: Tina Taylor, NP
Please RSVP to your Pfizer Contact:
Lizzy Cohen: (847) 421-4467, elizabeth.cohen@pfizer.com
Jennifer Lee-Gilbert: (847) 863-7714, jennifer.lee2@pfizer.com
Kindly provide your full name, degree, specialty, address including state, and email address when registering so that you can be
confirmed. Please also provide the Meeting ID# INT-0078250 when you RSVP.
Because late arrivals may be prohibited from participating in the program, please make every effort to arrive by the designated start time.
You are expected to remain for the duration of the program.

IASN Foundation Inaugural Winter Soirée Fundraiser
2024-03-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Mattone Restaurant, 9 East 31st Street, La Grange Park, 60526
The IASN Foundation invites you to our Inaugural Winter Soirée Fundraiser at Mattone Restaurant in La Grange Park on March 8th at 6:30pm. Join us for a fun evening and to meet your new Board members. Feel free to share this invite with any supporters of IASN.
Please purchase your entry ticket by March 1st for a final head count.
Venue Address –
Mattone Restaurant
9 East 31st Street
La Grange Park, IL
CASH BAR ONLY
We hope to see you there!
Online ticket sales have closed. You may still purchase your ticket at the event. Doors open at 6:30pm.

School Nurse Hill Day 2024
2024-04-10 12:00 - 15:30 | Illinois State Capitol, 401 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL, 62701, United States
The IASN School Nurse Hill Day is an opportunity for school nurses to gather together to advocate for policy that betters school nursing and the nursing profession as a whole. This event allows school nurses to hear more about nursing issues and identify opportunities to influence healthcare policy.
There is no cost associated with attending School Nurse Hill Day.
Schedule of events –
12:00pm – Meet at the Capitol in Springfield
12:30pm – Tour the Capitol
1:30/2pm – Sit in on hearings
5:30 PM – Legislative Reception Dinner – includes registration fee
A Legislative Reception Dinner will be held later in the evening at Saputo’s in Springfield. The cost to attend is $35.
Saputo’s Address:
801 E Monroe St.
Springfield, IL 62701
Hotel Options Near the Capitol –
State House Inn
President Abraham Lincoln Inn
Candelwood Suites Springfield
Wyndham Hotel
Carpenter Street Hotel
EVENT REGISTRATION —

IASN Virtual Town Hall Meeting - Suicide Screening, Assessment and Safety Planning
2024-04-18 18:30 - 20:00
Please join IASN for a Virtual Town Hall on April 18th at 6:30pm Central Time.
Suicide Screening, Assessment and Safety Planning
Speaker: Dr. Gabrielle Roberts, Ph.D.

1.0 CE Available upon completion.
Sponsored by Public Consulting Group.
