Sunflower Spotlight: Meet our Presenters!
Posted over 2 years ago by Susan Hofmann
Sunflower Spotlight: Meet our Presenters!
We are counting down the days to the second annual Sunflower Conference and hope you can join us! Here is another highlight in a series of four emails that will highlight our speakers and topics. The link to conference registration, workshops, and the PAC dinner can be found here!
- Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosing, Treating and Managing Symptoms
Join us in learning about MS diagnosis and treatment from Jennifer Chester, APRN!
Jennifer Chester, APRN, is a Neurology Nurse Practitioner with Neurology at College Park Family Care Center Specialty office in Overland Park, KS. Jennifer offers more than 25 years of experience caring for patients with a variety of conditions. She worked as an RN for 13 years specializing in Ortho, Neuro and Trauma. After completing her NP degree in 2006, she has specialized in Neurology with a previous appointment as the Stroke Program Coordinator at Research Medical Center followed by a position as Neurology NP at Research Neurology Associates. She has been with HCA for over 10 years. She has served as a preceptor for RN and NP students and previously taught online for RN and FNP students. She currently specializes in Migraines and Multiple Sclerosis. She is certified for Migraines through the American Headache Society. She is certified for MS through the International Organization of MS Nurses. Currently Jennifer provides comprehensive Neurology diagnosis and treatment to patients including new patient assessments and follow-up.
- Taking the Mystery Out of Wound Care
Learn clues for excellent wound care for all your patients from Abigail Lehman, APRN!
Abigail E Lehman is a Nurse Practitioner Specialist in Manhattan, Kansas. She graduated with honors in 2017. Having more than 6 years of diverse experiences, especially as a nurse practitioner. Abigail E Lehman affiliates with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in medical group Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc.
- Own It! Is Starting a Practice Right for You?
Discover what is involved in being your own boss from Holly Cobb, APRN!
Holly graduated from Wichita East High School and attended Wichita State University, receiving a degree in Healthcare Administration. Realizing she wanted to provide hands on patient care, she attended nursing school receiving her degree as a registered nurse from Washburn University 2004. She worked in labor and delivery at St. Francis Medical Center for 8 years. She received a masters’ degree as an Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner in 2013 from Washburn University. Prior to co-founding Oasis, Holly worked in immediate and primary care for St Francis Medical Center as well as serving as adjunct clinical instructor for Washburn University School of Nursing.
Holly received her certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and currently holds a license in good standing from the state of Kansas. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society and serves of the Mental Health Medication Advisory Committee for the state of Kansas. Her areas of special interest include women’s health, office procedures and health across the life span. She is a married mother of three. In her free time she enjoys running, biking , hiking and being with her family.
- Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment: Promising Trend or an Excuse to Get High?
Learn how psychedelics really help people feel better by Dr. Jason Burk!
Jason currently lives in south central Kansas with his two children. After high school Dr. Burk attended Coffeyville Community College and graduated in 1997 with a Mobile Intensive Care Technician (Paramedic) certificate. Working part time for Butler County EMS, Jason also attended the University of Kansas and graduated in 2001 with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Before attending nurse anesthesia school, he obtained critical care experience at Wesley Medical Center in the emergency department and surgical ICU. Graduating from Texas Wesleyan University in 2006 with his Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia, Jason immediately began working at a rural hospital providing anesthesia and analgesia care. In 2016, Jason graduated with his Family Nurse Practitioner Post Masters Certificate from Maryville University in St. Louis and completed his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Creighton in May 2019. His doctoral project focused on ketamine infusions and treatment resistant depression. Dr. Burk is double board certified as a nurse anesthetist and a nurse practitioner. His nurse anesthesia certification is held through the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) and his nurse practitioner certification is through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. He is a member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is a committee chair for the Kansas Board of Advanced Practice Nurses.
See you on January 27 (workshops evening of January 26)!
Caring for Kansas,
The KAPN Board