A Team Approach to Children with Diabetes in School - RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group
The division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatric Specialty Center, a part of the Children's Health Network of RWJBarnabas Health, presents an educational symposium for school nurses and educators.
Date and Time:
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Location:
RWJBarnabas Health - The Institute for Nursing Excellence
290 W. Mount Pleasant Avenue, Suite 2280
Livingston, NJ 07039
2025 School RN Symposium Agenda
- 8:00 - 8:30 am: Registration & Continental Breakfast
- 8:30 - 8:45 am: Welcome and Introduction of Team - Dr. Dennis Brenner
- 8:45 - 9:15 am: Overview of Diabetes - Dr. Dennis Brenner
- 9:15 - 9:45 am: What’s New in Diabetes: Current Research & Technology - Dr. Irene Mamkin
- 9:45 - 10:00 am: Break
- 10:00 - 11:00 am: Keeping Children with Diabetes Safe at School - Lauren Bayda RN, CDE and Joanne Vieira RN, CDE, CPN
- 11:00 - 11:45 am: Diabetes in your School: Let’s eat Healthy Together! - Talia Hosiassohn RD, CDE
- 11:45 am - 12:30 pm: Lunch
- 12:30 - 1:45 pm: CGM & Pump Workshop - Diabetes Team & Vendors
- 1:45 - 2:15 pm: Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes Care in School - Aleshia Selby MSW, LSW
- 2:15 - 3:00 pm: Case Studies - Dr. Marianne Jacob and Dr. Hope-Elizabeth Clennon
- 3:00 - 3:30 pm: Questions?
Target Audience: School Nurses
Session will include:
- Physician review of diabetes case
- Nursing overview of school care
- Dietician review of nutrition for students with diabetes
- Social work presentation about psychosocial aspects of diabete care
Learning Outcomes for CEU’s
- The learner will state one current technology to manage diabetes.
- The learner will state one sign and/or symtom of hyperglycemia & hypoglycemia and one initital treatment of each.
- The learner will state hyperglycemia pump protocol & implementation of use.
Number of contact hours: 5.5 CEU’s: CME credits/contact hours will be awarded to those attending, participating and meeting the requirements of completion for this course. Participants must be present for the entire course, complete, and submit program evaluation.
For more information, contact Karen Feniello: Karen.Feniello@rwjbh.org | 973-322-6950
