Join the 2026 Region 18 TSNO School Conference for a full day of learning, professional development, and networking with fellow school nurses in Midland, Texas.
Hosted by the Region 18 TSNO Conference Planning Committee, Beyond the Bandaid: Caring, Healing, Supporting, Inspiring brings together school nurses and clinical experts for practical, relevant sessions that support safe, informed, and compassionate care in school settings.
Event details
- Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Venue: Region 18 Education Service Center
- Address: 2811 La Force Boulevard, Midland, TX 79706
- Hosted by: Region 18 TSNO Conference Planning Committee
- Organiser: Region 18 TSNO Conference Planning Committee
- Tickets: $55.20
- Continuing education: CNE provided
About the conference
Beyond the Bandaid is the annual Region 18 TSNO Conference, created for school nurses who want to strengthen their practice, stay current, and connect with colleagues across the region.
This conference offers a full day of education and discussion around key topics affecting school nursing, including legal and ethical considerations, youth safety, allergy and asthma care, musculoskeletal concerns, and common paediatric skin conditions.
Featured speakers and sessions
The 2026 conference includes the following featured sessions:
- Francis Luna, MSN, RN, NCSN — Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics for School Nurses
- Sara Hinshaw, C.P.S. — Dangers Amongst Our Youth: In Plain Sight
- Miguel Wolbert, MD — Wheezes, Sneezes, and Epinephrine: Real World Allergy & Asthma Care in School
- Amy McIntosh, MD — When a Curve Isn't Just a Curve: What School Nurses Need to Know
- Vani Selvan, MD — Common Pediatric Skin Disorders
Who it’s for
This conference is designed for school nurses and nursing professionals working in education settings who want practical updates, continuing education, and opportunities to network with peers.
It may be especially useful for nurses seeking to strengthen knowledge in school-based clinical decision-making, paediatric care, ethics, student safety, and health management in educational environments.
Continuing education information
Continuing nursing education is provided through this conference.
Attendance at all sessions is required in order to receive a continuing education certificate.
- No refunds will be given for partial conference attendance
- No CNE will be awarded for partial conference attendance
This CNE activity is being jointly provided by Midland Memorial Hospital in collaboration with TSNO Region 18.
Midland Memorial Hospital is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurse Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Registration notes
Each attendee must be registered using their own contact information.
If one person is purchasing or registering for multiple attendees, each person must still have their individual contact information entered on their own registration form rather than using the purchaser’s contact details for everyone.
Conference information will be sent to the email address submitted during registration.
Why attend
School nurses play a vital role in student wellbeing, emergency response, chronic condition management, and safe school environments.
This conference offers an opportunity to gain relevant clinical knowledge, hear from experienced presenters, earn continuing education, and connect with fellow school nurses committed to supporting children, families, and school communities.
Important note
Event details can change. Please confirm ticket availability, final session schedule, registration requirements, continuing education details, accessibility arrangements, and any event updates with the organiser before attending.
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