Kentucky Association of Nursing Students
Taking the Reins
Leading the Future of Nursing
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington, Kentucky
Meet the Pre-Slated Candidates
Voting takes place in the House of Delegates • October 3, 2026 • Lexington, Kentucky
Featured Speakers
Meet the voices of Taking the Reins
Angie Chisholm, DNP CNM, Midwifery Faculty at Frontier Nursing University
Changing the Conversation: The Nurse's Role in Reducing Stigma and Supporting Recovery
D. Ryan Barrett, RN
Nurse Leader
Taking the Reins: Becoming the Nurse Others Can Count On
Deanne A. Blach, MSN, RN, CNE, Enterprise Account Executive Mid-Central AR, MO, TN, KY
Study Skills
Janeen Berndt, DNP, ACNS-BC, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, FAADN, Dr. B | Academic Nursing Innovation Chair, OADN Simulation Committee Chair, INACSL AI Special Interest Group
AI in Nursing
Vickie Shoumake DNP, RN , Instructor II, School of Nursing Western Kentucky University
Student Mentoring
Our 2026 Sponsors
The organizations making this conference possible
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Nursing Students & Faculty
Register for the annual KANS conference — sessions, CE credits, networking, and the House of Delegates.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Reserve your exhibit table or virtual exhibitor concierge spot and connect with Kentucky nursing students.
Delegate Voting
Chapter delegates and alternates — cast your ballot in the House of Delegates elections.
