26th Annual School Nurse Conference EXHIBITORS ONLY

26th Annual School Nurse Conference Exhibitors

Wednesday, July 8 | 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

Exhibitors 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

7:45 – 8:00 | Welcome & Announcements  

8:00 – 9:30 | Unlocking POTS and Dysautonomia: Keys to Supporting your Students at School

Jill Shivapour, MD, Pediatric Cardiology | Blank Children's Hospital | UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

Amanda Croxton, MD, Pediatric Neurology | Blank Children’s Hospital | UnityPoint Health - Des Moines  

9:30 – 10:00| Break | Exhibitors 

10:00 – 11:15 | Keep Calm and Rescue On: Seizure Management for School Nurses 

Roxanne Cogil, Executive Director | Epilepsy Foundation  

Jim Owens, MD, Ph D., Pediatric Epilepsy Program | UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital 

11:15 – 12:15 | Concussion Update: Protocols, Myths, Treatment & Recovery 

Dr. Demarest, PhD, CBIST, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Director of Psychological and Neuropsychologist Services | On With Life 

12:15 – 1:15 | LUNCH Squeeze Me Lemonade Stand!



1:15 – 1:45 | A Little Nosey about ENT? A Physician's Perspective for School Nurses 

Brett Baldwin, DO, FACS | The Iowa Clinic ENT West Des Moines 

1:45 – 2:45 | Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in Youth Athletes 

Aubrette Kinne, Ph. D. Associate Director of Sports Psychology & Student Athlete Mental Health 

UIHC Owner of Persevere Counseling & Performance Psychology Services   

2:45 – 3:00 | Break  

3:00 – 4:00 | Human Trafficking: Tragedy in the Homeland 

Mike Ferjak, BS- Public Administration with Law Enforcement Emphasis, Master of Arts- Criminal Justice 

ILEA Certified Peace Officer and Retired U.S. Army Officer 

4:00 – 4:30 | Let Kids be Kids: Keeping Schools Safe Through Immunization

Nathan Boonstra, MD, General Pediatrics | Blank Children’s Hospital | UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

Iowa Immunizes Chair

Shelly Jensen, BSN, RN, Immunization Nurse Clinician/Prevention Coordinator | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services 

4:30 | Evaluations | Adjourn



Continuing Education TBD

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines awards a total of 6.75 nursing contact hours.

Full attendance is required to be eligible for CEUs.

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 2, 2026. 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

Tru by Hilton

1230 SW District Dr

Ankeny, IA 50023

Click here to book

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