IASN Coffee & Chat with the Board
2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | District 54 Rafferty Administration Center, 524 E Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, 60194, United States
IASN would like to invite you all to District 54 Rafferty Administration Center for a IASN Coffee & Chat with the Board!
WHEN: February 12, 2026 from 5:00PM-7:00PM
WHERE:
524 E Schaumburg Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60194
Training Rooms 103 & 104

2026 IASN Spring Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-21 | NIU Naperville Conference Center, 1120 East Diehl Road, Naperville, IL, 60563, United States
Sponsorships – 69th Annual IASN Spring Conference
IASN Spring Conference – February 20th & 21st, 2026
Location: NIU Naperville Conference Center
1120 East Diehl Road
Naperville, IL 60563
Sponsorship Packages Available
Commitment due by February 1, 2026.
On behalf of the Illinois Association of School Nurses (IASN) Board, I would like to personally invite you to our 69th IASN Conference taking place February 20-21, 2026 happening at NIU Naperville Conference Center. This year’s conference will bring us together from across the State together to engage in professional development, have the opportunity to network, and advance the quality of health in our schools.
This conference is an opportunity for companies and organizations like yours to exhibit and advertise your services, information and products of interest to School Nurses and public health in general. We are inviting your organization to collaborate with us as a sponsor for this event. We currently have 850+ IASN members that will be invited to attend this event.
All our partners will be given recognition on conference materials; please see the enclosed package details to see which package is best for you. You will see there are many additional benefits available to amplify your involvement as a Platinum Sponsor. Included below are the Sponsorship and Advertisement options.
Bronze Sponsorships – $1,800
•Recognition on printed Conference Materials
•Exhibitor Table at Conference

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristy Dugan-Melia at kristy@sysconsultingsolutions.com.

2026 IASN Spring Conference - Ready to Respond: A School Nurse Summit
2026-02-20 08:00 - 2026-02-21 17:00 | NIU Naperville Conference Center, 1120 East Diehl Road, Naperville, IL, 60563, United States
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The Illinois Association of School Nurses welcomes all nurses who work in schools and other related settings to their 2026 Spring Conference. Join school nurses from across Illinois and beyond on February 20th & 21st at NIU Naperville Conference Center in Naperville, Illinois.
When: Friday, February 20th & Saturday, February 21st
Location: NIU Naperville Conference Center
1120 E. Diehl Road
Naperville, IL 60563
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Conference Registration:
• Member: $125
• Non-Member: $175
🎉 After Party Award & Poster Celebration (evening of 02/20/2026):
• $30
IASN 2026 Conference Agenda
CEUs Pending
Friday, February 20, 2026
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM – Registration & Vendor Table Visits
8:45 AM – 8:50 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:50 AM – 9:40 AM – Session 1 My Journey in Healthcare
Speaker: Dr. W. Zeh Wellington, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC
9:40 AM – 9:55 AM – Morning Break/Vendor Visits
9:55 AM – 10:40 AM – Session 2: Advocacy for Children with Allergic Diseases and Asthma in the School Setting, at a Local and National Level
Speaker: Juanita Mora, MD, Board-Certified Allergist-Immunologist
(40–45 min presentation + Q&A)
10:40 AM – 11:45 AM – Session 3: Mental Health Continuum of Services Panel Speakers: Dr. Ashley Fischer, Dr. Dena Hinkle, Jennifer McAdams, Jennifer Stennett, Gloria E. Barrera
11:45 AM – 11:50 AM – Break/Vendor Visit
11:50 AM – 12:30 PM – Session 4: Public Health Initiatives for Illinois Children
Speakers: Julia Strehlow & Jennifer Seo
12:35 PM – 1:25 PM – Lunch & Networking / Vendor Visits
1:25 PM – 2:25 PM – Session 5: Keynote
The Interactive Keynote Session: The Power of Humor
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM – Breakout Sessions

Breakout 1: Nancy Norton: Practicing Playful Presence

Breakout 2: Susann Marcum, Michelle Maurer, Carol Carter: Let’s Talk! Critical Conversations you Need to Have!

3:50 PM – 5:00 PM – Free Time / Vendor Visits / Informal Networking
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM – IASN Board Meeting and Dinner (5:30 PM)
6:15 PM – 6:45 PM – Awards Ceremony
6:45 PM – 10:00 PM – Hors d’oeuvres & Social Event

Saturday, February 21, 2026
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM – Registration & Vendor Table Visits / Breakfast
8:45 AM – 8:50 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:50 AM – 9:55 AM – Session 1: Showing Up for Ourselves: Mindfulness for School Nurse Burnout. Speakers: Ava Anyadoh BSN, RN, PEL-CSN, Tina M. Lopez, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN, RNC-OB
9:55 AM – 10:40 AM – Session 2: Illinois School Health Services Project
Speaker: Dr. Mayumi Willgerodt
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM – Break /Optional Movement break – Zumba/ Vendor Visits
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM – Session 3: The Essential Toolkit: School Nurse Support for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome/Functional Neurological Disorder/Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures/Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Speakers: Monika Christiansen MSN, RN, IL PEL-SN, NCSN, Shannon Connolly MSN, RN, IL PEL-SN, Nicholette Riddle MSN, RN, IL PEL-SN, Samantha Schneider MSN, RN, IL PEL-SN
11:45 AM – 12:40 PM – Session 4: School Nurse Legal Essentials: Protecting Your License & Your Practice Speaker: Gloria E. Barrera
12:45 PM – 1:40 PM – Lunch & Networking / Vendor Visits
1:45 PM – 2:35 PM – Breakout Sessions

Breakout 1: Role of the School Nurse in IEP/504 Speaker: Mary Noga

Breakout 2: Union is Not a Bad Word: Empowering School Nurses in the Collective Strength of Organized Education Speaker: Jessica Kibble

2:40 PM – 3:00 PM – Raffle Announcement, Closing Remarks & Evaluations
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM –Vendor Visits

Lodging Details

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville

Address: 1823 Abriter Court,Naperville, IL 60563USA

IASN Conference Booking Link
Reservations can also be made by calling (800)774-1500 and referencing the IASN Conference.
Blocked Rooms:
Available Thursday February 19, 2026 – THREE (3) 1 KING Bed Suites @ $139.00 per night and TWO (2) 2 QUEEN Bed Suites @ $139.00 per night
Available Friday February 20, 2026 – EIGHT (8) 1 KING Bed Suites @ $139.00 per night and SEVEN (7) 2 QUEEN Bed Suites @ $139.00 per night
Available Saturday February 21, 2026 – EIGHT (8)1 KING Bed Suites @ $139.00 per night and SEVEN (7) 2 QUEEN Bed Suites @ $139.00 per night
Method of Reservation: Bookings are to be made by individuals. What this means is each individual guest will follow the link to secure their own reservation. If they have trouble with the link OR if preferred, your guests may call 1(800)774-1500 to make their reservations and reference the group name from your contract.
Cut-off Date: Wednesday January 27, 2026. This means the rate will expire Wednesday January 27, 2026. Your guests will need to complete their reservations prior to that time to participate in the blocked rate.
Billing Instructions: All rooms to be paid by the individuals holding the reservation. This means guests will provide their card information at booking and no rooms will be billed to the Master Account.
Cancellation Policy: Each individual must cancel within a 48-hour period prior to each check in date to avid cancellation fees. This means your guests will need to cancel no less than 48 hours prior to the check in dated reserved to avoid cancellation fees.
Photo ID:
Photo ID will be required at Check-in. All reservations must provide a Government Issued Photo ID for the name listed on the reservation. Individuals may not provide identification for more than one room at a time during their stay. What this means is each person booking a room will need to bring their DL, State ID, Passport, etc. in order to check into their room upon arrival. In the event a guest does not provide proper identification, they will not be able to check in and may be subject to cancellation fees.
Purchase Your 50/50 Raffle Tickets Now
Join school nurses from across Illinois for two powerful days of education, connection, innovation, and celebration.
This is your moment to grow, network, and elevate your practice.

School Nurse Hill Day 2026
2026-04-14 11:00 - 15:30 | Illinois State Capitol, 401 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL, 62701, United States
April 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Springfield, Illinois – Illinois State Capitol
The 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.
This 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.
There is no cost to attend School Nurse Hill Day.
Planned Activities
The final schedule is currently being finalized. Planned activities include:

Meeting with IASN lobbyist Debbie Broadfield

Observation from the Capitol Gallery

Guided tour of the Illinois State Capitol

Meetings with legislators and legislative staff
Opportunities to discuss school health policy priorities

Tentative Schedule
11:00 AM – Self paid Early lunch with IASN lobbyist Debbie Broadfield
Location: Boone’s Saloon located 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL 62704
12:15 PM – Walk to the Illinois State Capitol
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Activities may include:

Capitol tour
Observing legislative hearings or floor sessions
Meeting with legislators and staff

Participants are encouraged to schedule meetings with their legislators in advance by contacting their offices directly.
https://www.ilga.gov/members/FindMyLegislator
How to Contact Your Legislators Before Lobby Day – A Simple Guide for School Nurses Visiting the Illinois Capitol
Hotel Options Near the Capitol
For those traveling from outside the area, the following hotels are located near the Illinois State Capitol:

State House Inn

President Abraham Lincoln Inn

Candlewood Suites Springfield
Carpenter Street Hotel

IASN Coffee & Chat with the Board
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Hillside Public Library, 405 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, IL, 60162, United States
IASN would like to invite you all to Hillside Public Library for a IASN Coffee & Chat with the Board!
WHEN: April 25, 2026 from 2:00-4:00PM
WHERE:
Hillside Public Library
405 Hillside Avenue
Hillside, IL 60162

Annual School Nurses Half Day Conference
2026-05-08 08:00 - 12:00
Friday, May 8, 2026, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Conference will be presented via Zoom
Conference outcome: Participants will describe with detail how at least one concept or practice idea presented will be integrated into their practice and setting.
Participants will receive 4.0 contact hours for successful completion of this activity—attendance for the entire conference and completion of a post activity evaluation. Questions about continuing education contact hours should be made to: Mary Girardi MSN RN PEL-CSN at mjg4361@gmail.com.
Illinois Nurses Foundation is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
SCHEDULE:
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Endocrinology Conditions & Possible Emergencies in Schools
Speaker: Dr Magdalena Dumin, MD, Physician Endocrinologist Pediatrics
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Communicable Diseases Prevention & Control Updates
Speaker: Dr. Evan Facer, DO, Pediatrics, Infectious Disease
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Cardiac Response & Emergency Preparedness in Schools Review of IL School Code & Nurses’ Role
Speaker: Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN, PLNC
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Mass Cardiac Screening in Schools (Pros and Cons)
Dr. Saneeha Shahid, MD, Pediatric Cardiology
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. – Children in Schools with Ventilators &/or Tracheostomies Panel Discussion
Speakers: Dr. Ruby Roy MD; Dr. Shimoni Dharia, MD, MBA, CPE; Elise Gentile APN; Beverly Lullo MS, RRT-NPS & Corinne Jones MSN, RN, PEL-CSN, NCSN
This program will be recorded – however, the recording will only be shared with those who are registered to attend.

Annual School Nurses Half Day Conference - Recording Only
2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00
IASN School Nurses Half-Day Conference – Recording Access Only
Registration for this option provides access to the recorded sessions from the IASN School Nurses Half-Day Conference. This registration is intended for individuals who are unable to attend the live program and would like to view the content at a later time.
Please note that this registration does not include access to the live conference.
The recording is provided for informational purposes only. Viewing the recorded sessions does not qualify for continuing education (CE) credits.

Virtual Town Hall - Navigating School Medicaid Billing: A Live Q&A
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:30
Navigating School Medicaid Billing: A Live Q&A with Kimberly Silvey
Date: May 28
Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m
This session is led by Kimberly Silvey, Ed.S., a seasoned expert with experience supporting over 500 Illinois districts. A former special education teacher and administrator, Kimberly now serves as a private consultant and Principal Consultant for School Medicaid with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), bringing unmatched insight into current policy and practice.

Inaugural SNAIL TED Talk and Pinning Ceremony
2026-05-30 09:30 - 12:30 | Warehouse Training Center, 375 Frontage Road, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States
WHEN: May 30, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Warehouse Training Center (Suite E) in Bolingbrook, Illinois
This landmark event celebrates the first graduating cohort of the School Nurse Academy of Incoming Leaders (SNAIL) Program, a year-long leadership development initiative founded by Gloria E. Barrera, to cultivate and empower the next generation of nurse trailblazers.
Attendees will experience an inspiring program featuring TED-style leadership presentations from program participants, formal recognition of both mentors and mentees, and a special pinning ceremony honoring the inaugural cohort’s dedication to professional growth, leadership, and service. The event will recognize mentees Heidi Bradley, Laura Bruni, and Jovanna Johnson, alongside mentors Corinne Jones, Latosha Nelson, Anne Guerrier, Karen Slater, and Bridget Heroff.
We extend our heartfelt thank you to our guest speakers, including Dr. Feyi Songoleye, Debbie Broadfield, Dr. Cathy Y. Yonkaitis, Dr. Dena Hinkle, and Christina Cicero.
A special acknowledgment is extended to SNAIL Co-Chairs Jessica Kibble and Elisabeth Barclay for their leadership in shaping, and guiding this inaugural initiative.
This event marks a significant milestone for IASN and the future of school nursing leadership, demonstrating a deep commitment to mentorship, advocacy, and the advancement of nurse leaders across Illinois.
Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Join us as we celebrate leadership, mentorship, and the enduring impact of school nurses shaping the future of healthcare and education.

The State of School Nursing: Policy, Practice and Advocacy in 2026
2026-06-04 18:30 - 19:45
The State of School Nursing: Policy, Practice, and Advocacy in 2026
WHEN: June 4, 2026 from 6:30PM CST-7:45PM CST
WHERE: Virtual
Join Illinois school nurse leaders for a timely Town Hall focused on the evolving landscape of school nursing in Illinois, and across the nation. This session will provide important updates on legislative priorities, school health policy developments, advocacy initiatives, and emerging issues impacting school nurses and the students they serve.
Speakers will discuss recent state, and national policy updates, legislative advocacy efforts, current school health priorities, and opportunities for professional engagement for the next legislative session. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping school health, and will leave better equipped to strengthen their role as leaders and advocates within their schools, communities, and professional organizations.
This session is designed for school nurses, school health leaders, and advocates seeking to stay informed, connected, and empowered in advancing student health outcomes.
Speakers:
Gloria E. Barrera
Debbie Broadfield
Susy Marcum
Lisell Zuniga

IASN Affiliate Night Out at NASN 2026
2026-06-30 - 2026-07-01
IASN Affiliate Night Out at NASN 2026
Are you attending the NASN 2026 Conference in Las Vegas?
Join your IASN colleagues for a fun Affiliate Night Out on Tuesday, June 30.
We will begin with dinner at Carmine’s at 6:00 p.m., followed by KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $60 per person
The $60 fee includes both dinner and the Cirque du Soleil ticket. Alcohol is not included.
Payment is required up front to secure your spot. All payments are non-refundable.
This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Illinois school nurses, enjoy dinner together, and experience one of Las Vegas’ signature shows during the NASN conference.
TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH JUNE 24TH!

NASN Affiliate Night 2026 - Dinner & Cirque du Soleil ticket
Join your IASN colleagues for a fun Affiliate Night Out on Tuesday, June 30.

We will begin with dinner at Carmine’s at 6:00 p.m., followed by KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $60 per person
The $60 fee includes both dinner and the Cirque du Soleil ticket. Alcohol is not included.
Payment is required up front to secure your spot. All payments are non-refundable.

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