Final Sunflower Spotlight- Meet our Presenters!
Posted over 2 years ago by Laurel Short
It's almost here! We can't wait to kick off our second annual Sunflower Conference tomorrow at 6pm with an engaging musculoskeletal injection + exam workshop. See below for the final presenter spotlight.
We have some fun favors planned, amazing silent auction items, and our inaugural PAC dinner with two guest speakers- Melissa Oropeza, the first Kansas APRN to be elected as a state legislator (wow!) and Speaker Dan Hawkins, who has been a fantastic champion for us on the journey to full practice. The PAC dinner is nearly sold out, grab a seat before it's full!
- Infant Safe Sleep: What Everyone Should Know
Dr. Kilkenny is a board certified Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Her passion is Pediatric Nursing, and for the last 20 years she has been the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for the Newborn Nursery at the University of Kansas Health System. She enjoys running, going to the lake, and spending time with her husband and three children.
- Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosing, Treating and Managing Symptoms
Jennifer Chester is a Neurology Nurse Practitioner with Neurology at College Park Family Care Center Specialty office. She offers more than 25 years of experience caring for patients with a variety of conditions. After completing her NP degree in 2006, she has specialized in Neurology with certifications in Multiple Sclerosis and Headache. Jennifer is passionate about research, clinical practice and teaching for MS. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with her children and fur babies.
- Fresh off the Press: KAPN Survey Results and State Updates
Dr. Merilyn Douglass is a past president of KAPN and the current Vice President. She is the lead nurse practitioner at RHS managed Grow Well clinic located in Garden City, KS. In the last three decades, Merilyn has been focused on helping her patients achieve optimal health and reach retirement age in the best possible physical and mental health.
She holds a MS and a Doctorate in Nursing (University of Kansas). She is certified in family practice and is a Diplomat of Comprehensive Care.
- Heart Failure (For Providers Who Hate Heart Failure)
Does the topic of heart failure feel overwhelming? NP Wendi Davies will review the latest in heart failure to improve your confidence and get you up to date on evidence-based CHF practice!