9TH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE 2024
SYNERGY IN ACTION: INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY & COLLABORATION
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 4TH
10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Arrival and set up
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM
Registration/ Visit Vendors
1:00 PM – 1:05 PM
Welcome – Conveners Tara Shajan, RN, MSN, MBA, PMH-BC, PhDH and Ambili Nair, DNP, RN
1:05 – 1-12 PM
Presidential address
Suja Thomas, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, RN, CWCN, CCCN, COCN
1:12 – 1-15 PM
ANCC Statement and learning outcomes
Shipra Prasad, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PCCN
1:15 – 1:45 PM
Driving Nurse Excellence: Integrating Research, and Technological Innovation for Enhance Practice
Colleen Walsh-Irwin, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, AACC, EBP-C, FAANP
AANP New York (South) State Liaison
Co-Chair AANP Cardiology Specialty Practice Group
1:45 – 2:30 PM
Emotional Intelligence
Jackie L. Michael, PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC, PMHNP-BC; Rajitha Bommakanti, RN, BSN, CCM, NBC-HWC, FCN; Anna George, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-C; Kavita Nair, MSN, RN, OCN, NEA-BC
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Leveraging Credential Evaluation for Global Nursing Talent Integration
Mukul Bakhshi, JD. Chief Global Affairs Officer
CGFNS International, Inc.
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Break /Vendor Visit
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Reinventing Innovative Care Delivery Models in different healthcare settings
Moderator: Simi Joseph, PhD, DNP, RN, APRN, ANP-C, NEA-BC, FNAP
Panelists: Binu Shajimon, DNP, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, AACC;
Grace Samuel, MSN, APN, FNP-C;
Elizabeth Reddiar, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, GS-C
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Leading the Future of Healthcare through Innovation, Collaboration and Nursing Excellence
Alicia Georges, EdD, RN, FAAN
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Anti-Asian Hate, Bias, and Racism: Raising Solidarity and Equity
Anna George, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Shyla Roshin, DNP, RN, CNS, ANP, NP-C
Solymole Kuruvilla, PhD, RN, MSN, ANP, ACNP-BC, FAAN
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Dinner & Networking / Sponsor sessions
Launch your new degree and career in Nursing
Eric Fuerstein, Vice President, inSpring
8:00 – 10:00 PM
Poster Presentation
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 5TH
7:00 – 8:00 AM
Breakfast/ Registration/ Visit Vendors
8:00 – 8:05 AM
Welcome – Conveners
Tara Shajan RN, MSN, MBA, PMH-BC, PhDH & Ambili Nair, DNP, RN
8:05 – 8:10 AM
Presidential Address
Suja Thomas, MSN Ed., AGPCNP-BC, RN, CWCN, CCCN, COCN
8:10 – 8:15 AM
ANCC Statement and learning Outcomes
Sandra Emmanuel MA, RN, NPD-BC
8:15 – 8:45 AM
“The E3 Approach for Nurse Well-Being” – Leading the Future of HealthCare through Innovation, Collaboration and Nursing Excellence
Simmy King, DNP, MBA, FAAN
8:45 – 9:15 AM
“The power of Nursing: advancing Equity, advocacy, and Innovation in healthcare”
Debbie Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN – ANA Chief Nursing Officer
9:15 – 10:00 PM
Racism in Nursing: Paths to Racial Reckoning
Moderator & Panelist: Suja Thomas, PhD ©, AGPCNP-BC, RN, CWCN, CCCN, COCN
Panelists: Cheryl A. Peterson, MSN, RN senior Vice president, Nursing Programs, ANA;
Lydia Albuquerque, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, FANP, FAAN, FADLN
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Break & Vendor session
10:30 – 11 AM
“Wearable Technology: A Powerful Tool in Promoting Health Equity at Scale“
Harilal Nair DNP APRN-BC, CCRN, CMC-CSC
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Nursing Practice
Glenda Kelman PhD, ACNP-BC
Chair and Professor, Nursing, Russell sage College, Troy, NY
11:30 – 12:15 PM
The transformative Power of AI in nursing: Promises & Pitfalls
Moderator: Uma Venugopal MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN
Panelists: Shipra Prasad, DNP, APN, FNP-C, PCCN; Munira Wells, PhD, RN; Sheela Sajan, DNP, RN, NEA-BC; Jincy Anthony DNP, MSN, MBA, HCS
12:15 – 1:30 PM
Lunch & Vendor Session
1:30 – 4:30 PM
Breakout Sessions – See schedules below
4:30 – 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Lakshmi Nair, MSN, PMHNP-BC
5:00 – 6:15 PM
Break /Networking
6:30 – 10:30 PM
Gala Dinner & Awards & Recognition Ceremony
BREAKOUT ROOMS AT A GLANCE
BREAKOUT ROOM: 1
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 5TH
Research
1:30 – 2:00 PM – Role of Artificial Intelligence in Health & Wellness: Preparedness of Healthcare Team Sujayalakshmi Devarayasamudram, PhD, M.Phil, MSN, RN, ACUE
2:00 – 2:30 PM – Social Media Platform Effects on PFL IPC (PROJECT FirstLine Infection Prevention and Control) Content Dissemination by Asian Indian Nurses in the US: A Comparative Study of Message Design and Audience Engagement Across Facebook and Linkedin
Anne Luckose, FPA-APRN, ANP-C, PhD, FNAP, Nisha Mathews, PhD, MSN, RN; Lydia Albuquerque, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, FANP, FAAN, FADLN; Leenoe Varghese, MBA, PSM; Suja Thomas, MSN Ed., AGPCNP-BC, CCCN, CWCN, COCN
2:30 – 3:00 PM – Leveraging Technology to Find Synergy Between Employee Well-being and Productivity
Rajitha Bommakanti, BSN, RN, CCM, NBC-HWC
3:00 – 3:30 PM – Break & Vender sessions
3:30 – 4:00 PM – An Innovative APN-led CIP Model for the Management of GERD in an Outpatient Setting: A Comparative Study Simi Joseph, PhD, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, NEA-BC, FNAP
4:00 – 4:30 pM – Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia: Understanding the Risks in Oncology Patients. A case study presentation
Frances Okpaluba, MS, APRN. AGACNP-BC
BREAKOUT ROOM: 2
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 5TH
APN
1:30 – 2:00 PM – Power of Collaborative Leadership in Professional Nursing Organizations: Synergy in Action
Solymol Kuruvilla, PhD, RN, MSN, ANP, ACNP-BC, FAAN
2:00 – 2:30 PM – Immunotherapy: Managing Immune-Related Toxicities in Oncology Patients
Simi Varghese, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC; Joma Uthup, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
2:30 – 3:00 PM – Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Psychiatric Nursing: A Pathway to Improved Patient Care and Staff Well-Being
Jincy Anthony, DNP
3:00 – 3:30 Break /Vendor session
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Cardiac manifestations
Jaisy Raju, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC; Elizabeth Reddiar, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP -BC,GS-C
4:00 – 4:30 PM –
BREAKOUT ROOM: 3
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 5TH
DIVERSITY
1:30 – 2:00 PM – Organ Donation: The Need for Education and Awareness Among Asian American Anto Paul, RN-BC, MS/MPH, CDCES
2:00 – 2:30 PM – Demystifying Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion via Simulation in Nursing Education Aisha Chahal, EdD candidate, MSN, CMSRN; Navninder Kaur, EdD candidate, MSN, CMSRN
2:30 – 3:00 PM – An exploration of self-perception of weight status and preferences for weight management strategies among South Asians (SA) in the US
Maya Joseph, PhD, RN, CCRN; Lydia Albuquerque, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, FANP, FAAN, FADLN; Nisha Mathews, PhD, RN
3:00 – 3:30 PM – Break /Vendor session
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Impact of International Education on Nursing Student’s Cultural Competency Anna George, Ph.D., APRN, MS, RN, FNP-C; Kim Langenmayr, Ph.D; Shannon Boyle, BSN, RN
4:00 – 4:30 PM –
BREAKOUT ROOM: 4
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 5TH
CLINICAL FOCUS
1:30 – 2:00 PM – Enhancing Hand Hygiene Practices in Central State Hospital: Infection Control Initiatives in an Acute Psychiatric Setting
Soma Samuel, RN; Smitha Nair, RN, MSN
2:00 – 2:30 PM – Implementing Strategic Measures to Enhance Clinical Documentation in Electronic Health Records at CSH Aswathi Varghese, PhD.; Jeena Joseph, DEd (Candidate)
2:30 – 3:00 PM – Utilizing Media to Provide Interactive Education to Improve Rapid Response and Code Blue Documentation Mary Amalraj, PhD, RN, NPD-BC
3:00 3:30 PM – Break /Vendor session
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Impact of therapy Dog visit on Nurse burnout
Beulah Shibu, MSN, RN
4:00 4:30 PM –