CLINICAL EXCELLENCE & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2023

FUTURE OF NURSING: INNOVATE AND ADAPT

From the desk of the President

The National Association of Indian Nurses of America (NAINA) invites you to attend the highly anticipated Clinical Excellence and Leadership Conference in Chicago October 6-7, 2023, themed “Future of Nursing- Innovate and Adapt, Evolve, Empower and Embrace.” 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

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 by November 10th, 2023, are required.

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

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Rachel E. Start
MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Associate Vice President,
Rush University Medical Center

Beena Peters
DNP, RN, FACHE, FABC
Chief Nurse Executive,

Nursing Administration, Cook County Health System

SPEAKERS

Michael Walsh
MD
Chief of Neurosurgery,
Northwestern Medicine, Professor Northwestern University

Merri Lazenby
RN, MSN, MBA
Director, 
Human Resources
Northwestern Medicine

James Doelling
MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
CEO, Medical Center Director,

Edward Hines Jr. VA
Hospital

M. Prakasamma
PhD, RN, RM, RPHN
Visiting Professor, JNU, New Delhi
Advisor, Government of India,
(AGCA, NHRC, NHM), Advisor, WHO

Kate Judge
BA
Executive Director,
American Nurses Foundation

Amy McCarthy
DNP, RNC-MNN, NE-BC
Director of Nursing, Texas Health HEB,

President-Elect, Texas Nurses Association

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