Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October, 5th, 2024
Crowne Plaza, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211

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From the desk of the President

The National Association of Indian Nurses of America (NAINA) invites you to attend the 9th Biennial Conference in Albany, NY on October 4-5, 2024, themed “Synergy in Action: Innovation, Technology & Collaboration in Nursing.” Our theme encapsulates the essence of our purpose and the challenges we face in an ever-changing healthcare landscape. In this constantly evolving environment, it is essential for us to adapt and stay abreast of the latest knowledge, technologies, and best practices. This conference is designed to provide you with the necessary tools and insights to navigate this dynamic environment effectively and ensure your professional growth and success.

Throughout this event, we have curated an engaging lineup of renowned speakers, industry experts, and thought leaders who will share their wisdom, experiences, and strategies for achieving clinical excellence and effective leadership. Their insights and expertise will inspire and empower us to embrace new ideas, advance our knowledge, enhance our careers and lead with integrity and compassion. Moreover, this conference provides an invaluable opportunity for networking and collaboration.

As the president of this esteemed nursing organization, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your unwavering commitment to nursing and the difference you make in the lives of patients every day. I encourage you to attend, actively participate, engage in discussions, and embrace this opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Sincerely,
Suja Thomas, AGPCNP-BC, MSN. Ed., RN, CWCN, CCCN, COCN

SPEAKERS

Debbie Hatmaker
PhD, RN, FAAN
American Nurses Association Chief Nursing Officer

Keynote Speaker

 

Colleen Walsh-Irwin
DNP, RN, ANP-BC, AACC, EBP-C, FAANP
AANP New York (South) State Liaison,
Co-Chair AANP, Cardiology Specialty Practice Group
Keynote Speaker 

 

Glenda Kelman
PhD, ACNP-BC
Chair and Professor, Nursing,

Russell Sage College, Troy, NY

 

Mukul Bakhshi
JD
Chief Global Affairs Officer,

CGFNS International

Cheryl A. Peterson
MSN, RN
Senior Vice President,
Nursing Programs, American Nurses Association

 

Harilal Nair
DNP APRN-BC, CCRN, CMC-CSC
Nurse Practitioner Cardiac Surgery,
Kaiser Permanente – Southern California

 

Alicia Georges
EdD, RN, FAAN
Professor, University of Vermont /City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, New York

 

Simmy King
DNP, MBA, FAAN
Chief Nursing Informatics & Education Officer
Children’s National Hospital, Washington DC

Purpose:

Participants assimilate various innovative practices and resources being used to transform from healthcare environment.

Outcomes:

65% of participants will report that each session provides information that enhances, validates, or causes a change in practice.

Who should attend:

Acute & Long-term care Nurses, Clinical Nurses, APRNs, Hospital Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers & Nursing Students

Contact Hours:

To acquire the contact hours, registration for the conference, attestation of attendance, and completion of the online evaluation are required.

None of the planners or speakers at this conference have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

OUR SPONSORS

Directions

Contact Hours

NAINA is an ANCC accredited provider for continuing professional development.  Attendees will receive contact hours for attending our Clinical Excellence & Leadership Conference.

Networking

This is a great opportunity to meet and collaborate with national leaders, educators and expert clinicians.

Business Opportunities

The NAINA conference provides a convenient venue to meet with health care administrators and healthcare leadership from around the nation.

CONFERENCE CONVENERS

Tara Shajan, RN, MSN, MBA, PMH-BC, PhDH
National Convener
Ambili Nair, DNP, RN
Chapter
 Convener