August 4-6, 2026

Grappone Hall, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
 

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Program Description:

School nurses play a critical role in supporting the health, safety, and academic success of students with increasingly complex medical and psychosocial needs. As the scope of school nursing practice continues to expand, there is a growing need for both foundational knowledge and advanced clinical and leadership skills.

This three-day conference, From Essentials to Excellence: Advancing School Nursing Practice, is designed to support school nurses at all stages of their professional journey. The program begins with a full-day immersive workshop focused on Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), offering hands-on, skills-based learning to enhance confidence in managing students with diabetes in the school setting.

Days two and three feature a dynamic mix of plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, and interactive workshops. Participants may follow an “Essentials” track tailored for nurses new to school nursing or select from a variety of sessions addressing complex clinical scenarios, emerging health concerns, and practical skills such as injury triage, emergency response, and care coordination. Additional topics include mental health, chronic conditions such as POTS, and the integration of new tools and technologies to support practice.

The conference includes nationally recognized speakers, including keynote presenter Wendy Wright, along with opportunities for hands-on learning, peer connection, and engagement with industry partners. This program is designed to equip school nurses with the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies needed to provide safe, effective, and student-centered care in today’s school environments.

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Target Audience:

This program is designed for registered nurses practicing in school settings, including elementary, middle, and high school nurses. It is also appropriate for nurses transitioning into school nursing, substitute or per diem school nurses, and nurses working in roles that support school health services. The program offers content relevant to both novice and experienced school nurses, with dedicated sessions for foundational knowledge as well as advanced clinical topics and hands-on skill development.

Learning Outcome:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will increase their knowledge of school nursing practice related to clinical care, care coordination, and student health management, and describe one evidence-based strategy they can apply to support safe and effective care in the school setting.

Keynote Speakers:

• Joe Solowiejczyk, RN, MSW, CNE
• Wendy L. Wright, DNP, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
• Erin Harlow-Parker, APRN, PMHCNS-BC
   

Pricing:

• 3 day price $399 / Early Bird $385
• 2 day price $319 / Early Bird $ 299
• 1 day price $249 / Early Bird $229

              Early Bird Pricing Ends 06/15/2026

Contact Hours: 17.5

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