Florida Association of School Nurses 15th Annual Conference February 5-6, 2010 At The Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
Friday, February 5, 2010 Conference at a Glance 4:00 to 7:00 pm Registration / Vendors / Marketplace / Posters 5:00 to 6:00 PM Current Trends in Tobacco Usage: including the Candy Flavored Cigarettes, Spit Tobacco and Dental Issues Dr. Dennis Penzell, D.O. Central Florida AHEC 6:00 to 7:00 PM Reception and Networking 7:15 to 8:15 PM The DOLLARS and SENSE of Data Collection: Reporting School Health Services Kathy Browning, RN, BSN, NCSN 8:15 to 9:15 PM Young Caregivers: They re Just Muddling Through Carole A. Kain, DNSc, ARNP, PNP-BC Saturday, February 6, 2010 7:00 to 9:15 AM Registration / Vendors / Marketplace / Posters 7:00 to 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast 7:00 to 8:00 AM FASN Annual Business Meeting and Officer Installation / School Nurse of the Year Award / Updates Kathleen Rose, RN, MHA, NCSN / FASN President Dianne Mennitt, RN MS, NCSN, School Nurse Consultant Sheila Hinton, RN, BSN, State School Health Nursing Consultant Dr. Charlotte Barry, PhD, RN, NCSN / NASN Affiliate Director 8:30 to 10:00 AM Meeting Student Health Needs: Problem-Solving/Response to Intervention and Section 504 Update Dianne Mennitt, RN, MS, NCSN Bettye Hyle, M.S.E 10:15 to10:30 AM Break / Vendors / Posters / Marketplace 10:30 to11:30 AM Keynote Session: School Nurses: Going the Extra Mile: We Save Lives and Help Children Learn Mary Pappas, RN, BSN St. Francis Preparatory School, New York 12:00 to 1:00 PM Lunch 12:00 to 1:15 PM Vendors / Posters / Marketplace 1:15 to 2:45 PM Characteristics of Young Children with Autism Disorders Teresa Daly, Ph. D. 2:45 to 3:00 PM Break 3:00 to 4:15 PM Bell's Palsy in Children Dr. Shirley Gordon, PhD, RN, NCSN 4:15 to 4:30 PM Evaluation and Adjournment / CE Certificate When Conference Evaluation is turned in, CE Certificate will be given to participant. The Florida Association of School Nurse (FASN) wishes to acknowledge and thank vendors and sponsors for their generous support of this conference. It is FASN s goal to promote a free exchange of information to advance the practice of school nursing and provide leadership in the implementation of quality health programs in the school community. Sponsorship of any educational program, or distribution of any product or materials by a specific organization or corporation, does not indicate endorsement by FASN.
FASN Annual Conference 2010: School Nurses: Going the Extra Mile The 15 th Annual Florida School Nurses Conference will be held at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary in the center of Florida s High Tech Corridor. This year s conference will enable school nurses to obtain knowledge and skills in current issues that are impacting school nursing practice. 1. Our conference presenters are recognized specialists in their respective fields. Share time with your school nurse colleagues and join together as we continue to move forward in school nursing practice in Florida. Approximately 8 Contact hours will be earned by nurses completing attendance requirements. Continuing Education hours are provided through the Florida Foundation of School Health which is designated a provider by the Florida Board of Nursing, Number 50-718. Program Objectives Participants will: 1. Demonstrate ways to collect data for the state of Florida, with rationale and school year uses. 2. Identify school nursing interventions designed to reduce young caregiver strain in the school setting. 3. Explore the challenges of 504/Rtl issues and how they impact student learning in the school setting. 4. Understand new research in Autism Spectrum Disorders and the effects on student health and learning. 5. Discuss the impact of H1N1 in a New York School setting, and its national implications. 6. Identify management strategies in the school setting for students diagnosed with Bell s palsy. 7. Identify and exhibit leadership growth in the educational setting 8. Explore effective networking strategies to support education in school and community. Faculty Charlotte Barry, PhD, RN, NCSN NASN Affiliate Director Associate Professor of Nursing Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL Kathy J. Browning, RN, BSN, NCSN Pasco County School Nurse Teresa Daly, Ph. D Director, UCF Center for Autism Shirley C. Gordon, PhD, RN, NCSN Interim Director Master's Program, Director Head Lice Treatment and Prevention Project, Associate Professor, Student Services Team Leader Florida Atlantic University Carole A. Kain, DNSc, ARNP, PNP-BC Adjunct Faculty Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Dianne Mennitt, MS, APRN, NCSN School Health Nurse Consultant Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services USF Student Support Services Project Mary Pappas, RN BSN School Nurse St. Francis Preparatory School New York Dr. Dennis Penzell, D.O. Board Certified in Internal Medicine Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, NSU and USF Kathleen Rose, RN, MHA, NCSN President, Florida Association of School Nurses Sheila Hinton, RN, BSN State School Health Nursing Consultant READ THIS!! To support efforts to be Green, handouts for all sessions will only be available at the designated registered participants page found at www.fasn.net with access provided closer to conference. Download at your leisure; bring to the conference!!! Present a poster! Check out www.fasn.net for directions or contact Dr. Shirley Gordon at SGordon@FAU.edu FASN Education and Planning Committee Janie Sailors, RN, BSN, NCSN/Co-Chair Mary Jackman, RN, BSN, MSN Mary Mira, RN, BSN, CPN Marcy Taylor, RN, BSN, CCRN/Co-Chair Shirley Gordon, PhD, RN, NCSN Carolyn Seifert, RN, BSN, NCSN Connie Blackwell, RN, BSN, NCSN/Co-Chair Gail Hartshorne, RN, BSN, NCSN Kathleen Rose, RN, MHA, NCSN Florrie Deaner, RN, MSN, NCSN Joan Thackaberry, MSN, ARNP, BC Karen Thoennes, RN, BSN, NCSN
REGISTRATION INFO Deadline for Registration is January 31, 2010 Exciting news!! Registration is again available ONLINE, or by mail!! To register online, please go to the FASN website at www.fasn.net and click NEWS and then Conference News. You will be asked to complete the information below on the website. Payment with a credit card can be made when registering ONLINE only, using PayPal. If desired, the registration form can be downloaded and mailed to: FASN Registration, 12606 Chelmsford Ct, Orlando, FL 32837 with check or money order payable to FASN. Tax ID: 59-3614825. Registration includes: Sessions, Reception, Continental Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, Energy Breaks, Program Materials, Contact hours Direct Registration Process or FASN Conference questions to Janie Sailors at SailorsRN@aol.com Name Address City/State/Zip Telephone Home ( ) Work ( ) Fax ( ) E-mail Address License Number Employer County $105.00 (FASN Member) $135.00 (Non-member) $135.00 (On-site registration) Registration fee must be received prior to February 5 or on site fee will be charged. School Nurse / Administrator (please circle one) RN Certified School Nurse (NCSN) LPN Yes, I will be attending the Friday, February 5, 2010 Workshop Sessions. Special Dietary Needs: There is no separate registration fee for only attending one day. Fee for registration is as above. Cancellation Policy: Refund (less a $10.00 processing fee) will be made if cancellation notice is received before January 31, 2010. Sorry, we cannot refund registration fee after January 31, 2010. If mailing, send form with check to: FASN Registration, 12606 Chelmsford Ct, Orlando, FL 32837
Hotel Information At the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary enjoy the comfortable luxury of one of the finest hotels in Central Florida. In the center of Florida s High Tech Corridor, this hotel offers the best of both worlds, a business setting with easy access to the attractions of Orlando. Designed with all the style and convenience that seasoned travelers expect and enjoy, the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary is the perfect complement to the prestigious North Orlando community of Heathrow/Lake Mary. The striking décor has a distinctive metropolitan flair. A variety of trend setting restaurants, shopping, and movies are within walking distance. A block of rooms at a discounted conference rate of $99 plus tax has been obtained. The conference rate may be available one day prior to conference, pending availability. Contact SailorsRN@aol.com for details. PLEASE NOTE: DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES WILL ONLY BE HELD UNTIL January 9, 2010. Conference room rates cannot be guaranteed after January 9 th. Hotel refund available, if cancelled 24 hours prior to expected arrival. CALL THE HOTEL DIRECTLY TO MAKE RESERVATIONS: 407-995-1100 or 800-380-7724 * Identify conference name Florida Association of School Nurses when making reservations. ONLINE room registration link: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcoml?groupcode=fasfasa&app=resvlink&fromdate=2/5/10&todate=2/6/10 Orlando Marriott Lake Mary 1501 International Parkway Lake Mary, FL 32746 Room Rates $99.00 plus tax Driving Directions: From Orlando Airport: Take 528 West to I-4 East Take I-4 East to Exit 101A. Turn left onto CR46 from the exit ramp. Proceed 2 lights down and turn left onto International Pkwy. Hotel will be on the left hand side.
FASN Conference Scholarships Available In a continuing effort to serve you, we are offering a limited number of $105 registration fee scholarships to attend the 15 th Annual FASN Conference. The Conference will be held in Orlando, FL, February 5 th and 6 th. If you are interested in applying, kindly fill out the coupon below and mail to: Linda Kent FASN Treasurer 317 Valencia Street Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 All applications must be received no later than Thursday, December 31, 2009. Winners will be randomly selected and notified Monday, January 11, 2010. No phone or e-mail applications will be accepted. You must be a current member of FASN to be eligible to win. Name: Home Address: County: E-mail Address: Home Phone #: Work Phone #: Employer: Winners will be notified by e-mail unless phone notification is requested. All Scholarship winners will be obligated to attend the FASN Annual Business Meeting and to fulfill any additional assigned duty.
Florida Association of School Nurses Invites you to the FASN 15 th Annual Conference FASN Conference 2010 Connie Blackwell, RN, BSN, NCSN 131 Coral Vine Drive Naples, Florida 34110 Mail to: