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2026 Mountain Region SNANC Education Day & MAHEC School Nurse Competency Workshop

2026 Mountain Region SNANC Education Day & MAHEC School Nurse Competency Workshop

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
Blue Ridge Room
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Mar 19, 2026 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Contact

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2026 Mountain Region SNANC Education Day & MAHEC School Nurse Competency Workshop

Join us for a comprehensive professional development event designed for school nurses! This year's conference offers multiple learning formats to fit your schedule and needs. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge, connect with peers, and advance your role in school health!

Earn Nursing Credit:

Full Day: 7.00 contact hours
Half Day: 3.50 contact hours

Full-Day Option: Includes morning didactic sessions and an afternoon of hands-on simulation
Half-Day Option: Morning interactive didactic sessions only
Virtual Option: Participate remotely for interactive didactic sessions

MAHEC and Henderson County School nurses: Click Here to register for the 03/20/2026 simulation sessions


Topics Covered:

  • Common Gastrointestinal (GI) Disturbances & Supplement use

  • Orthopedic Injuries

  • Emergency Care in the School Setting

  • Diabetes Updates

Simulation Highlights (Full-Day Participants):
Practice real-world scenarios with guided simulations to strengthen clinical skills and confidence.

Amenities:
Enjoy morning refreshments and a complimentary lunch for on-site attendees.

Agenda:
8:15-8:30Introduction to Course and Course Format
8:30-9:20Common GI Disturbances in the School Aged Child
9:20-10:05Emergency Care
10:05-10:25Break and Exhibitors
10:25-11:15Orthopedic Injuries
11:15-12:05Diabetes Update
12:05-12:55Lunch in Looking Glass Commons

Full Day Attendees: Report to Simulation Center by 12:45

12:45-1:00Check in to Simulation Center
1:00-1:20Introduction to Simulation
1:23-1:59Station 1
2:02-2:38Station 2
2:41-3:17Station 3
3:20-3:56Station 4
4:00-4:30Debrief and Evaluation



Jointly provided by the Mountain Region Chapter of the School Nurse Association of North Carolina


School Nurse Association of North Carolina

*By registering for this conference, you are granting permission for your contact information to be shared with SNANC, School Nurse Association of North Carolina, a joint provider of this continuing education activity.

Audience

School Nurses, Public Health Nurses, School Health Professionals, and other interested healthcare professionals

Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

check Apply evidence-based strategies for managing common gastrointestinal disturbances
check Identify assessment and intervention techniques for orthopedic injuries and emergency situations
check Promote optimal nutrition practices for school-aged children
check Integrate current best practices and updates in diabetes management to support students and improve health outcomes

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee - Half Day, In Person or Virtual

$50.00

Registration Fee - Half Day, In Person or Virtual

$65.00

Speakers

Garrett Allegra, PharmD
Larry P. Borrelli, MSN, RN, NPD-C
Jay Brouwer, MPAS, EMT-P, PA-C
Rita M. Esterwood, MSN, RN, NCSN
Corin E. Kuss, RN BSN CEN CPEN
Mark S. Lemel, MD
Caroline E. McKenna, PharmD, CPP
Tonja G. Schroder, MSN, RN, CPEN
Andi Williams, MS, RN

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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