2025 School Nurse Orientation

35th Annual School Nurse Orientation

New York State Association of School Nurses

including presentations by New York State Education Department

The Lodge

Welch-Allyn Conference Center Baxter Co..

Skaneateles, New York

August 4 –6, 2025

School Nurse Orientation is a professional development conference for full time registered professional nurses who are new to the specialty practice of school nursing. 

The conference begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 4th, and ends Wednesday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m.

Program Objectives

Prepare for the specialty practice of school nursing, highlighting the nurse as a member of the educational team.

• Conference Overview
• Standards of School Nursing Practice
• New York State Education Department, Student Support Services
• Documentation
• Immunizations

Explore key issues in developing an effective school health services program.

• Physical Examinations
• Medication Administration
• Legal Issues
• Concussion Management

Heighten awareness of common illnesses and chronic diseases seen in the school health office. Understand federal and state mandates related to students with special needs.

• Communicable Disease
• Abdominal Assessment
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Anaphylaxis

Understand state-mandated health screening programs, including specific screening procedures.

• Vision
• Hearing
• Neuro Assessment

Understand appropriate, safe practices for school nurses and school districts. Enhance assessment skills. Manage school health services.

• Otoscopic Examination
• Emergency Preparedness
• Management of School Health Services

For questions about the School Nurse Orientation program, objectives, or contact hours, please contact Olga Jeanne Dolly, MSN, FNP-C, SNT, SNO Chair

Email: snorientation@nysasn.org

Phone: 315-276-5669

New York State Association of School Nurses. School Nurse Orientation. August 4-6, 2025. Skaneateles, New York

School Nurse Orientation Faculty

Olga Jeanne Dolly MSN, APRN, FNP-C, SNT

School Nurse Orientation Chair NYSASN

Medical Director - Consultant

Lou Ann Gleason MSN, RN

NASN Director NYSASN

Retired-Supervising Nurse South Jefferson CSD

Constance Griffin BS, RN, NCSN, AE-C

Bylaws Chair NYSASN

NASN Secretary/Treasurer

Valley CSD School Nurse/Athletic Nurse

Gail Hall DPL, RN

NYSASN Treasurer
Director of Nurses Spencer Van Etten CSD

Patricia Hartman BSN, RN

NYSASN President- Elect

Retired NYC DOH School Nurse

Matthew Hickling MSN, APRN, CPNP-BC

Annual Conference Chair NYSASN

Medical Director Lansingburgh CSD

Ann Lanoue MBA, BSN, RN

Associate in School Nursing NYSED

Melissa Trau MSN, BSN, RN

NYS Center for School Health Director

The Lodge at Welch-Allyn

School Nurse Orientation is held at The Lodge at Welch-Allyn, 

a state-of-the-art conference facility situated in a relaxing 

natural setting in the town of Skaneateles, just outside of 

Syracuse, New York. The Lodge is known for its world-class 

cuisine and friendly staff. 

Contact Hours

This Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity was approved by Pennsylvania State Nurses

Association Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s

Commission on Accreditation. This conference will award 18.5 contact hours.

Please Note:

There are no family activities available at Welch-Allyn Lodge; however, the village of Skaneateles is a popular summer destination, located on beautiful Skaneateles Lake.

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn have been reserved at a special rate for conference attendees.  Reservations must be made by 7/6/25 in order to obtain the special conference rate.

Hilton Garden Inn

74 State Street, Auburn, NY 

888-728-3027

Booking Link:  https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/kd5bsw

Reservations may be made by calling the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn at 888-728-3027 by July 6, 2025. When making reservations, please provide arrival date, departure date, and Group Special Rate  

Code: 90G

Registration 

Participation in School Nurse Orientation is limited to registered professional nurses, nurse supervisors or nurse practitioners.  School Nurse Orientation is a professional development conference for registered professional nurses who are new to the specialty practice of school nursing. Registrants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Preference is given to school nurses with less than three years’ experience. If space is available, school nurses with more experience will be accepted. 

It is the responsibility of the school nurse applicant to be sure the school district business office has mailed all forms and fees to the correct address. Questions may be directed to the conference registrar Olga Jeanne Dolly at snorientation@nysasn.org or by phone at 315-276-5669. Participants must attend the entire conference to receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Fees

On or Before 7/6/25: 

NYSASN Member $525

After 7/6/25: 

NYSASN Member $550 

Payment

Payment can be made online with a credit card as part of the registration process. Participants also have the option to pay by check or purchase order. PLEASE check with your district to secure a proper payment method. Please make all checks payable to NYSASN. 

Mail check/purchase order, along with a copy of your confirmation email, to:

Jilene DeMont Registrar

REGISTRAR@NYSASN.ORG 

3755 West Seneca Rd

Trumansburg, NY 14886

PLEASE ALERT YOU SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE NEW REGISTRAR AND ADDRESS FOR CORRECT BILLING

Purchase orders may be emailed to registrar@nysasn.org and are due no later than August 1, 2025. You are not considered registered for the conference until payment has been received.

Conference fee includes all materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and two breaks each day. Lodging fees are separate from the conference registration fee. Please be sure to provide a current, active email address. If you do not receive an email acknowledgment, with additional conference information, within two weeks of submission, contact registrar Jilene DeMont

Refund Policy

Refund of conference registration fee will be made only if notice of cancellation is received by registrar Jilene DeMont at registrar@nysasn.org, no later than JULY 15, 2025, please leave an evening phone number. There is a $25.00 fee for all refund requests. No refunds will be granted after 7/15/25

Refund of conference registration fee will be made only if notice of cancellation is received by registrar Jilene DeMont at registrar@nysasn.org, no later than JULY 15, 2025, please leave an evening phone number. There is a $25.00 fee for all refund requests. No refunds will be granted after 7/15/25