Advance your cardiac assessment and EKG interpretation skills through high-fidelity simulation. This hands-on workshop strengthens diagnostic reasoning for acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

Nicole Dellise Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing

K. Melissa Smith Hayes Assistant Professor

Gain confidence in diagnosing and managing common skin conditions seen in primary care, with practical tips on visual assessment, treatment selection, and patient education. Pharmacology CE included.

Victor Czerkasij Advanced Practitioner and Adjoint Instructor

Refine your suturing skills in this hands-on, interactive workshop designed for advanced practice nurses. Whether you're closing simple lacerations or preparing for urgent care procedures, you'll leave with greater confidence and practical techniques you can apply immediately. Ideal for APNs in primary care, emergency, and global health settings. (*Cost is $250)

Jennifer Wilbeck Professor Director, Emergency Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Explore cutting-edge uses of generative AI in nursing education—from case development to chatbot design—and engage in thoughtful discussions on ethics, responsible use, and innovation.

Angel Anthamatten Associate Professor

Jo Ellen Holt Director, Skills & Simulation Lab Assistant Professor

Julia Phillippi Chair, Family Care Community Professor

Regina Russell Executive Director for AI, Assessment, and Evaluation, Associate Professor

This workshop will introduce participants to integration of evidence-based and evidence-informed age-friendly care practices into health systems. Participants will develop an action plan for preparation and implementation of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's 4Ms Framework for age-friendly care in their own clinical settings.

Rebekah Lee Hayes Instructor

Jennifer Kim Professor

Kanah May Lewallen Associate Professor, Co-Director of Vanderbilt Center of Gerontological Nursing

Jade P. Vergara Instructor

Delve into hot topics in acute and emergency care pharmacology. Pharmacology CE: 3.0 hours

Michael D. Gooch Assistant Professor

Explore the transformative power of Jean Watson’s Caring Science and learn how to apply its principles to support patient-centered care and meaningful end-of-life conversations across global contexts.

Gloria Littlemouse Assistant Professor, Watson Caring Science Fellow-Scholar

Learn how APNs are delivering care under the most extreme conditions. This session explores trauma care, triage, and public health strategies used in war, disaster, and humanitarian response settings.

Victor Czerkasij Advanced Practitioner and Adjoint Instructor

This session challenges traditional paradigms by positioning every NP/APN, regardless of specialty, as essential to addiction prevention, early identification, and compassionate care. Participants will explore practical strategies for screening, brief interventions, harm reduction, and cross-cultural approaches that promote equitable and person-centered care. Pharmacology CE included.

Queen Henry-Okafor Associate Professor

Nicole Cerussi Clinical Assistant Professor

Laura G. Leahy Founder

Rosemary Smentkowski Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Step into the academic world with confidence—this session offers practical guidance for NPs transitioning into faculty roles, covering mentoring, instructional skills, and the tripartite academic mission.

Betsy Kennedy Professor, Associate Dean for Academic & Curriculum Affairs

Angela McNelis Assistant Dean, PhD in Nursing Science

Discover how to integrate planetary health principles into nursing education, clinical practice, and policy. Learn global strategies for preparing nurses to address health impacts of climate change.

Carol C. Ziegler Professor, Co-Founder of the Climate, Health and Energy Equity Lab

Enhance your readiness for high-stakes perinatal scenarios through immersive simulation training on IUFD, shoulder dystocia, SVD, and more—used successfully at Vanderbilt and adaptable for global use. For the second half of this workshop, learn to build and use innovative, affordable simulation models to teach essential perinatal skills. Ideal for low-resource settings, this session showcases creative teaching tools developed at Vanderbilt. (*Cost is $250)

Janell Senda Instructor

Jessica Wellette Cutler Assistant Professor

Julia Phillippi Chair, Family Care Community Professor

Section 1: Research vs. Quality Improvement (QI) vs. Evidence-based Practice (EBP)–Clarifying the Purpose and Pathways. Section 2: Appraising Evidence for Clinical Relevance and Rigor. Section 3: Designing and Leading APN-driven QI Projects. Section 4: Implementation Science and Strategies for Sustainable Change.

Nicole Dellise Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing

K. Melissa Smith Hayes Assistant Professor

Terri L. Allison Assistant Dean for Academics, Doctoral Nursing Practice, Professor

Deonni Stolldorf Associate Professor

Misook L. Chung Professor

Explore the latest in prescriptive therapy in the primary care setting. Pharmacology CE: 3.0 hours

Angel Anthamatten Associate Professor

Airway Mastery is an immersive, hands-on preconference intensive designed to strengthen clinicians’ confidence and competence in airway management. Participants will engage in small-group simulation to practice ventilation, intubation, and confirmation techniques under expert faculty guidance using high-fidelity airway trainers. This highly interactive session prioritizes skill refinement, clinical judgment, and real-world application in a supportive learning environment.

Brent Dunworth Academic Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Associate Professor

Jackie Rowles Director, Advanced Pain Management Fellowship and Associate Professor of Professional Practice