School Health Nurse Foundations #2

Durango, CO US
October 9, 2026

LIVE IN-PERSON ACTIVITY

Training #2 builds upon foundational knowledge to further develop the clinical skills of School Nurses and Childcare Health Consultants caring for students with medical complexities. Participants will receive focused education on gastrointestinal conditions, central line management, and behavioral health concerns commonly encountered in school settings. Through evidence-based instruction, hands-on learning, case studies, and Ask-the-Expert scenario discussions, attendees will strengthen their ability to manage complex health needs, support individualized care planning, and effectively train and delegate care responsibilities to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.

Target Audience

The target audience for this activity are School Nurses and Childcare Health Consultants providing care to students in the school and childcare settings.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this activity, learners will:

  • Describe evidence-based assessment, intervention, and emergency response strategies for managing common pediatric health conditions encountered in school and childcare settings.
  • Demonstrate safe and competent clinical skills in the management of pediatric health conditions, including gastrointestinal, CVC and delegated care, during hands on skills stations.

Additional Information

Course Contact: 
Donnya Mogensen at [email protected]
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.75 Attendance
  • 6.75 NCPD
Course opens: 
08/11/2026
Course expires: 
10/23/2026
Event starts: 
10/09/2026 - 7:30am MDT
Event ends: 
10/09/2026 - 4:00pm MDT
Cost:
$20.00
Rating: 
0

Schedule

TimesTopic
8:00-9:30Gastrointestinal: Encopresis (toileting), Celiac dx, Dysphagia and IDDSI, and Ostomies 
9:30-9:45Break
9:45-11:15Continuation of Gastrointestinal
11:15-12:00Lunch
12:00-1:00Central Lines (CVCs)
1:00-1:15Break
1:15-2:45Mental Health: Anxiety, ADHD
2:45-3:45Built in Time – ask the expert - Scenarios
3:45-4:00Questions and Course Evaluation
Ft Lewis College
1000 Rim Drive
Student Union: Colorado Room (second floor by ballroom)
Durango, CO 81301
United States

Questions?  Send email to: [email protected]

Children's Hospital Colorado School Health Team

Financial Disclosures

Planners and faculty in control of content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. 

Children's Hospital Colorado is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This educational offering for 6.75 nursing contact hours is provided by Children's Hospital Colorado.

Completion Criteria 

Registration, sign-in, attendance, and submission of the evaluation by October 23 are required for successful completion and receipt of the certificate of attendance. Claim only those hours you attend. 

 

Available Credit

  • 6.75 Attendance
  • 6.75 NCPD

Price

Cost:
$20.00
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Hosted Live, In-Person

Course fees:

$20.00 Community Members

You will receive a confirmation email shortly after completing the registration process. 

No refunds will be granted for non-attendance, although you may send a substitute. Children’s Hospital Colorado reserves the right to modify the agenda or cancel the activity due to unforeseen circumstances or if minimum registration is not met. In the event the program is canceled, you will be notified, and a full refund will be given. 

If you require special assistance or accommodations to fully participate, please notify us at least four weeks in advance of the activity.

Registration closes Thursday, October 8,2026

For any questions, please contact Donnya Mogensen at [email protected]