PHASE AP Nurses Pre-Conference Summit

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  • PHASE AP Nurses Pre-Conference Summit

    Pre-conference: 12-13 November 2026

Overview

Bridging Clinical Excellence and Whole-Child Wellness The First Regional School Nurses Conference at UNIS Hanoi.

The PHASE AP Nurses Pre-Conference is a premier two-day professional learning experience designed for school nurses and wellbeing coaches in international and independent schools across Asia-Pacific. This pre-conference brings together clinical expertise and whole-child wellness to equip school nurses and coaches with the skills, knowledge, and networks they need to thrive in today’s complex school environments.

Two-Day Intensive Program

  • Day 1: The Clinical Day

    Focus: High-stakes clinical skills and emergency preparedness.

    • Minor-Serious Injury/Illness Management: Reviewing medical emergency protocols.
    • Chronic Disease Management: Advanced protocols for diabetes, asthma, allergies, and seizures.
    • Field Trauma & Stabilization: Hands-on training in splinting, strapping, and taping.
    • Expert Instruction: Learn from ER Doctors and Nurses in real simulation environments.
    • Evening: Networking Social with regional colleagues.

  • Day 2: The Whole Child

    Focus: Mental health, neurodiversity, child safeguarding and systemic wellness leadership.

    • Student Support: Learn practical strategies for ADHD, Anxiety, and ASD from learning support experts.
    • Crisis Management: Intervention protocols and referral systems.  Safety Plans, Child Safeguarding.
    • Leadership: Collaborating on school-wide health policies and wellness initiatives.
    • Action Planning: Building regional networks and shared resource hubs.

Why Attend?

  • Expert Training: Direct access to medical specialists and clinical experts.
  • Mental Health Mastery: Skills to respond to the growing needs of today’s students.
  • Leadership Growth: Move beyond the clinic into whole-school wellness leadership.
  • Regional Connection: Join a lasting professional community across Asia-Pacific.
  • Instant Impact: Walk away with tools and protocols you can use the very next week.

Who Should Attend?

  • International and Independent School Nurses.
  • Health Coordinators and Wellbeing Program Leads.
  • Nurses looking to build confidence or deepen clinical leadership.

Day 1: The Clinical

Focus: High-stakes emergency response, pediatric assessment, and acute care.

Time Session Type Topic & Description Session Leader
8:30-9:00 Registration Welcome coffee and networking
9:00-9:40 Introduction & Keynote The Evolving School Nurse: Moving from first-aider to wellness leader. Introduction from: Student Speaker

Keynote from: WHO representative
9:45-10:45 Clinical Workshop #1 Pediatric Assessment & ER Drills: Hands-on high-stakes simulation. ER Doctor 
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Clinical Workshop #2 Minor-Serious Injury/Illness Management: Reviewing medical emergency protocols ER Doctor
12:00-12:55 Lunch Break
13:00-14:30 Deep Dive  Chronic Disease Management: Focusing on diabetes, asthma, allergies and seizure protocols. UNIS Hanoi Nurse: Jo Connolly
14:30-14:45 Break
14:45-16:00 Practical Session 1 Acute Field Trauma and Stabilization: On the field

Session 2 Splinting, Stapping and Taping: On the sideline

 UNIS Hanoi Athletic Trainer: Marc Voicechovski 

Day 2: The Wellness Bridge

Focus: Mental health triage, neurodiversity, and school-wide policy leadership.

Time Session Type Topic & Description Session Leader
9:00-9:45 Seminar Mental Health  Resilience: Addressing anxiety and trauma-informed care Dr Allison Hanoi French Hospital
9:50-10:30 Specialist Workshop Handling “Invisible” Challenges: Supporting students with hidden disabilities and neurodiversity. UNIS Hanoi Psychologist 
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Specialist Workshop Crisis Management:  Intervention protocols and referral systems.  Safety Plans, Child Safeguarding UNIS Hanoi – Jo Connolly
12:00-12:55 Lunch Break
13:00-14:00 Leadership Lab Policy & Documentation: Legal issues, delegation, and data-driven improvements. UNIS Hanoi: Director of Student Success and Wellbeing
14:05-15:30 Roundtable & Closing You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: Dedicated self-care and burnout prevention for nurses.

Final Reflections

 UNIS Hanoi Nurse: Jo Connolly

PHASE AP 2026 – Hanoi

Date and Time

12-13 November 2026
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location
United Nations International School of Hanoi

Investment
Early Bird – $175USD (before 28 September 2026)
Regular – $200USD (on or before 16 October)
Last Minute – $250USD (after 16 October)

Discount of $25USD per person for group of three or more

+ 4% registration fee

There are combo tickets available to attend the PHASE AP conference (pre-conference + main conference) – see registration page.

REGISTER

Note: You do not need to register for the main PHASE Conference to attend this one day workshop.

Important Note: The “Go or no go” date for pre-conferences is 18th September 2026. Please do not book nonrefundable travel before this date. Pre-conferences will only go ahead if we have reached a defined minimum enrollment.

Please register early for pre-conferences you are especially keen on a particular pre-conference.

If you have registered for a pre con in the unlikely event it does not go ahead, you will be 100% refunded or can switch to another pre-conference.

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