BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Illinois Association of School Nurses - ECPv6.5.1.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Illinois Association of School Nurses X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.iasn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Illinois Association of School Nurses REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T194500 DTSTAMP:20260404T012156 CREATED:20251201T214049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T214049Z UID:7885-1768329000-1776195900@www.iasn.org SUMMARY:Policy Pathways for School Nurses DESCRIPTION:Policy Pathways for School Nurses \nEmbark on a transformative journey in school nurse leadership and policy. \nJanuary 2026 – April 2026 \nYour journey to policy confidence starts here! \nThe Illinois Association of School Nurses (IASN) proudly presents Policy Pathways for School Nurses — a one-of-a-kind learning experience designed to empower school nurses to lead in advocacy and policy at every level. \nThis innovative program blends engaging instruction with real-world application to remove the mystery (and fear!) often associated with public policy\, legislation\, and advocacy. Whether you are new to policy work or ready to expand your leadership capacity\, this program will elevate your voice\, skills\, confidence\, and impact. \nWhat Participants Will Gain \n\nA clear understanding of the legislative and policymaking process in Illinois\nEnhanced advocacy skills to confidently engage with policymakers\nThe ability to influence change at both the local and state levels\nHands-on experience in real policy environments\nUp to TBD contact hours\, earned through:\n\nFour interactive virtual learning sessions\nOne in-person Capitol experience\, including meetings with legislators\n\n\n\nTake the next step on your Policy Pathway — and join IASN in shaping the future of school health policy in Illinois! \nApplicant Requirements \nApplicants must be: \n\nA current IASN member or prospective member\nCurrently working as a school nurse\n\nProgram Overview \nPolicy Pathways for School Nurses \nPresented by the Illinois Association of School Nurses (IASN)\nEmpowering school nurses to lead with confidence in advocacy and policy. \nVirtual Learning Series \nHosted via Zoom | Tuesdays | 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM\nAttendance is required for all sessions. \nSession One | January 13 \nFoundations of Policy and the Legislative Process from a Nurse Perspective\nSpeaker: Jameszetta James-Thompson\, EdD\, MJ\, MSN\, RN\, ASC-BC\, ACM-RN \nSession Two | February 10 \nInside the Process: How Legislation Takes Shape\nSpeaker: Dagmara Avelar\, State Representative\, Illinois 85th District \nSession Three | March 10 \nPower\, Perception\, and Policy: Navigating the Influences\nSpeaker: Lovey Reynolds\, APRN\, FNP-BC\, CPN\, CNE \nSession Four | April 07 \nThe School Nurse Voice: Becoming an Effective Policy Influencer\nSpeaker: TBD \nSession Five: Capitol Experience\, Report-Out & Program Completion \nIASN School Nurse Hill Day \nIllinois State Capitol – Springfield\, IL\nApril 14 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nParticipants will meet with legislators\, engage in advocacy activities\, and gain an immersive understanding of how policy is shaped in Illinois. \nSpeakers: \n\nLisell Zuñiga\, BSN\, RN\, PEL-CSN\nDebbie Broadfield\, Capital Edge Consulting\n\nLegislative Dinner \nApril 14 | 6:00 PM (optional)\nLocation: TBD\nParticipants will pay for their own dinner. \nCriteria for Successful Completion \nTo successfully complete the 2026 Policy Pathways for School Nurses Program and earn TBD contact hours\, participants must: \n\nAttend all four virtual learning sessions\nAttend the in-person Capitol session in Springfield\nParticipate in the final evaluation and report-out session URL:https://www.iasn.org/event/policy-pathways-for-school-nurses/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012156 CREATED:20260316T195834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T194040Z UID:7964-1776164400-1776180600@www.iasn.org SUMMARY:School Nurse Hill Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM\n Springfield\, Illinois – Illinois State Capitol \nThe Illinois Association of School Nurses (IASN) School Nurse Hill Day is an opportunity for school nurses from across Illinois to come together to advocate for policies that strengthen school health services and the nursing profession. \nThis event provides school nurses with the opportunity to learn about current legislative issues impacting school health and to engage directly with policymakers. Participants will gain insight into the legislative process and identify ways to influence healthcare policy that affects students\, schools\, and communities. \nThere is no cost to attend School Nurse Hill Day. \nPlanned Activities \nThe final schedule is currently being finalized. Planned activities include: \n\nMeeting with IASN lobbyist Debbie Broadfield\n\nObservation from the Capitol Gallery\n\nGuided tour of the Illinois State Capitol\n\nMeetings with legislators and legislative staff\nOpportunities to discuss school health policy priorities\n\nTentative Schedule \n11:00 AM – Self paid Early lunch with IASN lobbyist Debbie Broadfield\nLocation: Boone’s Saloon located 301 W Edwards St\, Springfield\, IL 62704\n12:15 PM – Walk to the Illinois State Capitol\n12:30 PM – 3:30 PM\n Activities may include: \n\nCapitol tour\nObserving legislative hearings or floor sessions\nMeeting with legislators and staff\n\nParticipants are encouraged to schedule meetings with their legislators in advance by contacting their offices directly. \nhttps://www.ilga.gov/members/FindMyLegislator \nHow to Contact Your Legislators Before Lobby Day – A Simple Guide for School Nurses Visiting the Illinois Capitol \nHotel Options Near the Capitol \nFor those traveling from outside the area\, the following hotels are located near the Illinois State Capitol: \n\nState House Inn\n\nPresident Abraham Lincoln Inn\n\nCandlewood Suites Springfield\nCarpenter Street Hotel\n\n\n\n \n \n School Nurse Hill Day 2026\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic 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Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n School Nurse Hill Day Only\n \n \n $0.00\n I plan to attend the early lunch*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n *Lunch is self pay onlyIASN Foundation Donation\n \n \n $20 Donation\n \n \n \n $15 Donation\n \n \n \n $10 Donation\n \n \n \n $5 Donation\n \n \n \n Wish not to donate at this time\n Total\n \n Credit CardCard Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://www.iasn.org/event/school-nurse-hill-day-2026/ LOCATION:Illinois State Capitol\, 401 S. 2nd Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62701\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012156 CREATED:20260223T204515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T222255Z UID:7954-1777125600-1777132800@www.iasn.org SUMMARY:IASN Coffee & Chat with the Board DESCRIPTION:IASN would like to invite you all to Hillside Public Library for a IASN Coffee & Chat with the Board! \nWHEN: April 25\, 2026 from 2:00-4:00PM \nWHERE:\nHillside Public Library\n405 Hillside Avenue\nHillside\, IL 60162 \n\n \n Registrant InformationName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n School District*Home Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code URL:https://www.iasn.org/event/iasn-coffee-chat-with-the-board-3/ LOCATION:Hillside Public Library\, 405 Hillside Avenue\, Hillside\, IL\, 60162\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR