41st Annual School Health Conference: Featuring Hands-On School Nursing Skills

Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center


ANCC Contact Hour(s) (7.00 hours), General Attendance (7.00 hours)

Please join us for the 41st Annual School Health Conference: Featuring Hands-On School Nursing Skills hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a leading pediatric care facility and research institute. At Nationwide Children’s, we help kids everywhere and provide life-saving research and care. This year’s conference will highlight dynamic speakers on topics such as childhood grief, situational awareness, diabetes and asthma education, and much more. Participants of this conference will also have access to hands-on skills sessions in the simulation center. We encourage school nurses, school administration and other public health professionals involved in caring for children and families through schools to attend.

1. Identify new evidence-based practices in pediatric care that support student health.
2. Integrate updated practices in pediatric care into the day-to-day care for students in the school setting.
3. Recognize the difference school nurses and other professionals can make in advancing equity in health care for all children.
4. Implement practical skill-based competencies through hands-on learning.

General Session Descriptions:

• When Children Grieve - This session explores how children experience grief related to loss, offering practical strategies to support them during these challenging times. Attendees will learn ways to identify the impact of grief in children's lives and gain insights into fostering healing and resilience.

• Standing Tall: Understanding POTS Syndrome - Join us for an insightful presentation centered around Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) designed to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and offer valuable resources for those living with or supporting individuals affected by POTS.

• Situational Awareness Training - This training equips school personnel with the skills to recognize, assess, and respond effectively to potential threats or emergencies within the school environment. Participants will learn strategies to enhance their awareness of surroundings, identify suspicious behaviors or situations, and make informed decisions to ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors.

Morning Breakout Session Descriptions:

• From Concern to Action: Reporting for Child Safety - Join us for an empowering and informative lecture designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to report concerns to children services effectively and responsibly. This session will highlight the importance of safeguarding children, the legal and ethical responsibilities involved, and the procedures for making a report.

• Navigating the Spectrum: Gender Diverse Youth in Education - This presentation explores the complexities of gender development, highlighting how societal biases shape perceptions of gender and influence individual experience. We will discuss the impact of these biases on youth, especially in relation to mental health, and explore strategies for fostering a supportive environment that promotes positive self-identity and well-being. By understanding gender development and addressing biases, we can create spaces where young people feel empowered to thrive emotionally and psychologically.

• Crossing State Lines: The Path to Multistate Licensure - This Category A presentation will delve into the concept of multistate licensure, a valuable pathway for professionals seeking to practice across state lines with greater flexibility. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the multistate licensing process, its benefits, and the challenges involved. **If you attended this session in 2024, you cannot claim credit for it again in 2025**

• The ABCs of Diabetes: Educating for Empowerment - This presentation focuses on equipping school staff, educators, and caregivers with the knowledge and tools needed to support students living with diabetes. It highlights the importance of understanding diabetes management within a school setting to foster a safe, inclusive and empowering environment.

Afternoon Breakout Session Descriptions:

• Simulation Training for Common Adult Emergencies - Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge learning experience at our state-of-the-art simulation center. This hands-on training utilizes advanced interactive dolls to recreate realistic scenarios of common adult emergences that could occur in a school setting. Designed for educators, school nurses, and caregivers, this session provides practical skills and confidence to handle critical situations effectively.

• Simulation Training for Common Pediatric Emergencies - Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge learning experience at our state-of-the-art simulation center. This hands-on training utilizes advanced interactive dolls to recreate realistic scenarios of common pediatric emergences that could occur in a school setting. Designed for educators, school nurses, and caregivers, this session provides practical skills and confidence to handle critical situations effectively.

• Asthma Land - Step into Asthma Land, an interactive and engaging game modeled after the beloved Candyland format! This innovative learning experience combines fun and education to help participants enhance their knowledge about asthma management, symptoms, triggers, and treatments.

• Tubes and Triumphs: Mastering Trach and G-tube Skills - This hands-on session is designed to empower professionals, caregivers, and educators with the essential skills and confidence needed to manage tracheostomy and gastrostomy (G-tube) care effectively. Through practical demonstrations and expert guidance, participants will gain a deeper understanding of these life-supporting interventions.

• Speaking with a Griever: Do's & Don'ts - Designed for those supporting individuals experiencing loss, this presentation highlights effective communication practices when speaking with a griever. Participants will discover compassionate approaches, as well as common pitfalls to avoid, ensuring meaningful and supportive interactions.

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),  and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, October 17, 2025

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