25th Annual School Nurse Conference EXHIBITORS ONLY

25th Annual School Nurse Conference Exhibitors

Wednesday, July 9 | Doors open at 7:00 a.m.

Location

FFA Enrichment Center

DMACC Ankeny Campus

1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy

Ankeny, IA 50023

*Traffic can be very busy in the mornings in this area, so we suggest leaving early/giving yourself plenty of time to reach the conference venue.

*Conference center is large and temperature control can be difficult. We recommend dressing in layers or bringing a sweater/jacket for your comfort.

Door Prizes

Vendors and sponsors are welcome to bring items to be used as door prizes during the conference. If you are unable to be a vendor or sponsor for the conference but would like to donate a door prize with company recognition, please email Talia at talia.greve@unitypoint.org.

Intended Audience

Nurses and other healthcare professionals who provide care for children in the school setting.

Purpose

To enable the healthcare team to provide evidence-based care, education and support to children in the school setting.

Agenda

6:45 - 7:30 |

7:00 - 7:45 | Registration | Breakfast

7:45 – 8:00 | Welcome & Announcements 

Amy Groen, DO, MHA, FAAP, Medical Director of Pediatric and Women’s Services | Blank Children’s Hospital | UnityPoint Health – Des Moines 

8:00 – 9:15 | Chest Pain, Dizziness and Syncope in School Age Children – Is it the Heart?

Jill Shivapour, MD, Pediatric Cardiologist | Pediatric Cardiology PC – Des Moines 

9:15 – 10:15 | A School Nurse’s Guide to Pediatric Surgery 

Matthew Alexander, MD, MHA, Pediatric Surgeon | Blank Children’s Hospital | UnityPoint Health – Des Moines 

10:15 – 10:45 | Break | Exhibitors 

10:45 – 12:00 | ADHD Update and Pharmacological Management  

Amy Yuska, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS | Blank Children’s Developmental Center | UnityPoint Health – Des Moines  

12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch | Exhibitors 

12:30 – 12:45 | Optional Lunch & Learn | American Heart Association 

1:00 – 1:30 | Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC): Exploring Iowa's New Standard for Mental Health

Monica Van Horn, LISW, Director Strategic Operations | CCBHC Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Center 

1:30 – 3:00 | Human Trafficking in Iowa Plus a Survivor's Story

Stacy Besch, Team Iowa Volunteer 

3:00 – 3:15 | Break | Exhibitors 

3:15 – 4:30 | Working with EMS in the School and Community Setting

Mark McCulloch, CCP, Assistant Chief of EMS | City of West Des Moines

Brian Rayhons, Deputy Chief of EMS | City of West Des Moines 

4:30 | Evaluations | Adjourn 

Continuing Education

IBON #31 program #441 has been approved 7 contact hours. 

*Full attendance is required to receive continuing education.

Visit the Conference Google Drive

Blank Children's Fire Safety House

The Fire Safety House will be present at the conference for attendees to visit. This is an education program designed to teach children important aspects of fire safety and severe weather education. The Fire Safety House offers hands-on learning to prepare children for the unexpected and frightening experience of a fire. In addition to teaching children about fire safety, the house is used to teach children what to do in severe weather, such as thunderstorms and tornadoes.



Registration

Deadline to register is Thursday, July 3, 2025. Registration is online only. American Express cards are not accepted.

Dietary Requests

We will do our best to accommodate specific dietary requirements that are noted at registration. Please note that we are accommodating food allergies and sensitivities, not preferences. If you have a severe medical need, you are welcome to bring your own food and drink to avoid any issues that may arise.

Hotel Accommodations

We will have a block of rooms reserved under Blank Children's Hospital at the following locations:

Residence Inn by Marriott

1515 SW Main St

Ankeny, IA 50023

P 515-446-7300

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Tru by Hilton

1230 SW District Dr

Ankeny, IA 50023

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*No refunds will be given. Please contact Talia Greve at talia.greve@unitypoint.org with any questions regarding registration or conference details.