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Boots On The Ground: Hot Topics for School Nurses

Conference Overview
Hot Topics for School Nurses is designed to support the important work school nurses do every day to keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
This one-day conference will feature relevant updates, timely conversations, and practical insight on school health issues affecting campuses across our region.
Attendees can expect sessions focused on student health, legal and procedural topics, communication, wellness, and best practices that support strong school nursing programs.
ANCC CNE Credit will be awarded through the University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing 
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: University of Texas at Tyler
Workshop #: 367149
Capacity: 140 participants
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Featured Sessions
The conference agenda is still being finalized, but attendees can look forward to learning from experienced presenters on a variety of topics relevant to school nursing.
Anaphylaxis
Dr. Nickels-Nelson
Difference Between Law, Rule, and Policy
Becca Harkleroad, RN
BON Standards of Nursing Practice Related to the Role of the School Nurse
Dr. Kristen Sinay
Communicating With Parents
Anita Wheeler
Mental Health Survey
Angela Preston
SHAC
Dr. Jodi Bullard and Kristi Harris, RN
School Nurse Wellness
Nyree Brockman
Gastrointestinal Issues
Dr. Glaser and Nurse Hartman
Possible Topics to Be Discussed
Concussion Response/Protocol
Stock Albuterol
Injuries, Assessment/Decision Tree
Ideas for School Nurse Scope/Field Trips
UDCA Trainings - Finding Reliable Help
Functional Non-Epileptic Events
Legal/Documentation
Chronic Health Management
Childhood Obesity
BON Standards of Nursing Practice
Sponsors and Exhibitors
We are grateful for the sponsors and exhibitors supporting this year’s conference.
Cenikor logo
Community Healthcore logo
ETCADA logo
MacGill School Nurse Supplies logo
Mothers Against Drunk Driving logo
Maximus logo
McKinney-Vento Region 7 Education Service Center logo
MeritLife Academy logo
Migrant Education Program Region 7 ESC logo
NET Health logo
Region VII Nursing Peer Review logo
Spinosad Topical Suspension 0.9% logo
Texas Health and Human Services logo
Texas Lions Camp logo
Texas State University Online logo
United Way Smith County 2-1-1 logo
University of Texas at Arlington logo
UT Tyler School of Nursing logo
Conference Day at a Glance
A full agenda will be posted once all sessions are finalized. For now, attendees can expect a full day of learning, networking, and practical takeaways.
  • 8:00-8:30: Welcome and Registration
  • Morning and afternoon learning sessions
  • Time to visit exhibitors and connect with peers
  • Lunch and networking opportunities
  • Closing remarks and evaluations

QUESTIONS? CONTACT A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM!