Access exhibitors and sponsors showcasing innovate and forward-thinking products and services. Take time throughout the day to visit the showcase and identify strategic partners to fulfill your institutional needs.

AACN leads in innovation with this offering of a virtual poster viewing for all conference attendees. Abstracts showcase innovative evidence-based practices, highlight emerging trends, and offer best practices on these topics:

• Academic Nursing: Excellence & Innovation
• Leading & Advancing Improvements in Health, Health Care, & Higher Education
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Presenters
Susan Bakewell-Sachs, PhD, RN, Dean, Vice President for Nursing Affairs, Professor, School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, and Chair, AACN Board of Directors
Deborah Trautman, PhD, RN, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC

Join AACN leadership for updates on the association’s priorities, strategic initiatives, and new developments. AACN Board Chair Susan Bakewell-Sachs and President/CEO Deborah Trautman provide an overview of the association’s work to transform academic nursing and serve our members. Ask questions and learn more about how these initiatives can impact and elevate your school of nursing.

Presenters
Angela Richard-Eaglin, DNP, APRN, Associate Dean for Equity, Associate Professor, Yale School of Nursing, Orange, CT
Jacquelyn McMillian-Bohler, PhD, APRN, Director of the Institute for Education Excellence, and Assistant Clinical Professor, Duke University, School of Nursing, Durham, NC

PhD prepared nurses contribute to research science that focuses on improving quality and safety in patient care, and as practice leaders, DNP prepared nurses contribute to implementation science that facilitates the translation of research into safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care. Two nationally recognized experts in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will address the benefits of PhD and DNP collaboration that focuses on outcomes that advance health equity.

Presenter
Lisa M. Meeks, PhD, President, Coalition for Disability Access in Health Science Education; Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine at The University of Colorado

More than 61 million Americans with disability experience unnecessary health and healthcare disparities driven by 1) misperceptions about people with disability, 2) inadequate preparation on how to care for disabled patients, and 3) inaccessible medical equipment and spaces. An internationally recognized researcher and authority on this subject matter, will address the tension points of disability inclusion, challenge participants to ‘reframe disability’ as a catalyst for change, and offer practical solutions that increase a diverse, disability-informed generation of researchers and leaders who contribute to health equity and access.

Presenter
Marion Broome, PhD, RN, Ruby F. Wilson Professor of Nursing, Duke University, School of Nursing, Durham, NC

Find out the latest about AACN’s draft position statement on the Research-Focused Doctoral Program in Nursing: Pathways to Excellence. This document sets forth the expectations and recommendations to meet the growing demand for nursing leaders who can develop nursing science, steward the profession, and educate new nurse researchers. These overarching recommendations, which build on AACN’s 2010 Pathways to Excellence position statement, are grounded in the literature, reflect innovations and emerging areas of science, and are intended to advance research-focused doctoral education in nursing. This work was informed by a national survey of PhD programs and student perceptions of their educational experience that was conducted by AACN. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your questions answered prior to the document coming forward for a vote by the AACN in March 2022.

Presenters
Susan Kelly-Weeder, PhD, APRN, President Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Susan Weber Buchholz, PhD, APRN, President-Elect, National Organization of Nurse Practitioners Faculties (NONPF) and Associate Dean for Research, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

The delivery of health care is evolving and so must the graduates of Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs. The commitment of several organizations to move entry-level NPs education to the (DNP by 2025 has resulted in many solution-oriented discussions and resources. As the number of DNP NP programs grow, ongoing collaborative efforts are critical to facilitate advancing all NP education programs to the DNP. This presentation will present the resources developed to implement a robust DNP NP program and graduate system thinkers able to meet the needs of healthcare systems.

Presenters
Colleen Leners, DNP, APRN-BC, Director of Policy, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC

The All of Us Research Program, a national precision medicine initiative involving a partnership between AACN and NIH, is working to engage more than a million members from historically underrepresented populations in biomedical research. Explore the work underway and discover how this initiative can benefit your teaching and program of research.

Access exhibitors and sponsors showcasing innovate and forward-thinking products and services. Take time throughout the day to visit the showcase and identify strategic partners to fulfill your institutional needs.

AACN leads in innovation with this offering of a virtual poster viewing for all conference attendees. Abstracts showcase innovative evidence-based practices, highlight emerging trends, and offer best practices on these topics:

• Academic Nursing: Excellence & Innovation
• Leading & Advancing Improvements in Health, Health Care, & Higher Education
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

DEI Perspective and Evidence Synthesis: Jessica Arter
NEXus Model: Doctoral Program Pipeline: Pauline Komnenich
Advancing DEI: Moving Beyond Metrics: Lisa Muirhead

Minority nurses and PhD education: Sarah Stoddard
Creating Equity for DNPs in Appalachia: Kathleen Valentine
Clinical Placements/Learning Experiences: Stephanie Davis

IPV Trauma, Brain Injury, & Functioning: Kimberly Werner
Doctoral Education: James Schreiber
What's the Deal?: Julie Sanford

Practice Improvement and DNP Projects: Ty Williams
Doctoral Writing Support: Kyla Woodward
Small Teaching Improves Durable Learning: Colleen Paramesh

Innovative Visual Thinking Strategies: Peggy Slota
Clinical Judgement Graduate Simulation: Dianne Slager
Telehealth: An operational definition: Carolyn Tieppo

A Futurist Approach in a PhD Course: Laurie Theeke
IPE for Doctoral Education: Florence Weierbach
Social Determinants of Health: Jill Hamilton

Presenters
J. Margo Brooks Carthon, PhD, APRN, Associate Professor, and Tyson Family Endowed Term Chair for Gerontologic Research, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Johis Ortega, PhD, RN, Professor of Clinical, and Associate Dean for Hemispheric and Global Initiatives, University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL

Moderator: Lusine Poghosyan, PhD, RN, Member, Doctoral Education Conference Sub-Committee

As academic nursing becomes more inclusive of diverse learners, faculty in research-focused nursing programs will need to acquire new knowledge, skills, and attitudes to foster student success. Join two national thought leaders for an insightful discussion on creating inclusive learning environments where doctoral students can flourish. The presenters will share success stories and give advice on meeting challenges and advancing solutions at your school of nursing.

Non-Traditional Partnerships: Melanie Michael
Unfolding Case-Study to enhance EBP: Cynthia Beckett
Combating Obesity in Children: Milagros Ebuen

Faculty Scholarship Productivity: Amy Manderscheid
Innovation to Attain Nursing Excellence: Katherine Moran
Leveling EBP in DNP Programs: Cindy Zellefrow

SDT Guides DNP Holistic Admission Review: Susan Ciurzynski
PhD Student DEI Advisory Council: Deborah Ejem
Building a Culture of Health and Equity: Leanne Lefler

Impact of Practice Scholarship by DNP: Karen Kesten
Nursing roots in health equity: Nancy Rudner
DNP's Perspectives: Keiko Iwama

Transition Readiness in Sickle Cell: Shunda Wilburn
Incorporating Wellness in DNP Curricula: Kate Gawlik
Data Analytics - Fostering Care Equity: Susan Conaty-Buck

Academic and Clinical Partnerships: Curry Bordelon
DNP project data analysis algorithm: Abby Parish
Re-Visioning Ontology & Epistemology: Maryellen Potts

Presenters
Sheila Gephart, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, and Interim PhD Program Director, University of Arizona, College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ
Christine Platt, MSN, FNP-BC, DNP/PhD Candidate University of Arizona, College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ
Allen Prettyman, PhD, APRN, Clinical Professor, and Director of DNP Program, University of Arizona, College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ

Moderator: Aaron M. Sebach, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, Member, Doctoral Education Conference Sub-Committee

For academic leaders looking to conceptualize the next steps in developing their own DNP/PhD program, this session is for you. Participants will engage in design thinking using insights and lessons learned from a successful dual degree program. A current PhD/DNP student will provide a first-hand perspective to underscore the importance of this emerging pathway in nursing. Issues related to curriculum development, university-level alignment, and academic-practice partnerships will be discussed.

Project ECHO: PMHNP Confidence/Capacity: Kathleen Schachman
Equity through Stakeholder Engagement: Susan Welch
The Perfect Pair: Michelle Palokas

OUCH! That Stereotype Hurts!: Mary Lou Manning
Moving Toward Advocacy and Equity: DNP: Diana Drake
Developing DNP Project Chairs/Advisors: Sharron Forest

Self-Directed Learning: Ellise Adams
Streamlining Human Subjects for DNP: Susan Orshan
Dynamic Noteworthy Partnership: Kelly Kuhns

The DNP ePortfolio reflecting competency: Debra Shockey
A Digital Incubator: Elizabeth Jordan
Building Your Scholarly Brand: Sadie Hutson

JEDI concepts integration in DNP Program: Margie Sipe
LGBTQ Case-Based Curriculum: Mandy McKimmy
PhD Peer Mentoring to Promote Success: Keville Frederickson

The SCCHRED Initiative: Armiel Suriaga
Triangulation Model of Innovation: Jill Byrne
Students' Views Substance Use Disorders: Nancy Elkins

Presenters
Lydia D. Rotondo, DNP, APRN, Associate Dean for Education & Student Affairs, Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Rochester School of Nursing

The shift to competency-based education invites curriculum innovation to support student acquisition of specialty-focused and advanced nursing competencies. This session will present the introduction of a clinical education tracking system with an embedded longitudinal NP competency assessment tool used in multiple learning environments – clinical, lab, virtual, simulation – to evaluate APRN competencies across the NP program. A second exemplar identifying scholarly products as signature assignments within a DNP program will be presented to demonstrate progressive achievement of advanced nursing competencies.

Presenters
Dawn Mueller-Burke, PhD, APRN, Assistant Professor, and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, School of Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Revisions based on the AACN Essentials can seem an arduous task. The presenter will discuss her school’s decade-long journey with a unique faculty led model and organizational structure to navigate curricular revisions. A foundation of equity and a strong belief that graduates need to be not just competent, but predictable, drives the program’s curricular revision work. Deliberate, bite sized faculty development with ‘teach in tens’ is an early and critical part of our revision process. Lessons learned from the school’s curricular revision journey will be shared as well as new strategies to meet the charge of competency-based education.

Presenters
Tracey L. Murray, PhD, DNP, APRN, Dean and Professor, College of Health Professions, Director of the Health Centers, Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD

Racism is a public health challenge and engaging meaningful partnerships with a strategic approach can assist in achieving health equity. Discrimination in healthcare systems and education must be addressed. However, racism and discrimination are learned behaviors, which are then imposed on healthcare systems and educational institutions by individuals. The presenter will provide the findings of the systematic review of the literature that explores the intersection of doctoral education, race, equity, health, and students. The presenter will discuss transformative partnerships and evidence-based strategic approaches to being more equitable, diverse, and inclusive.

Presenters
Angela Richard-Eaglin, DNP, APRN, Associate Dean for Equity, Associate Professor, Yale School of Nursing, Orange, CT

Nurse educators and organizational leaders are eager to discover implementation strategies that cultivate inclusive excellence in learning environments and translate into practices that advance health equity. A nationally recognized expert in application of cultural intelligence will explore how to 1) facilitate inclusive excellence in health education learning environments, 2) mitigate biased influenced decision-making in clinical practice, and 3) advance health equity and improve outcomes for underrepresented, marginalized, and stigmatized individuals and communities.

Presenters
Shannon Idzik, DNP, APRN, Associate Professor, and Associate Dean for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, School of Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
Bimbola Akintade, PhD, APRN, Associate Professor, and Associate Dean for the Master of Science in Nursing Program, School of Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
Juan M. González, DNP, APRN, Associate Professor of Clinical, and Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

A diverse nursing workforce is essential to meet the health needs of a diverse society. Creating capacity through the recruitment and retention of diverse students and faculty can seem challenging. Explore how schools of nursing can partner with organizations and address barriers to student and faculty success.

Presenters
Rick Zoucha, PhD, APRN, Professor/Chair of Advanced Role and PhD Program, Joseph A. Lauritis, C.S.Sp. Chair for Teaching and Technology, School of Nursing, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Kristy Chunta, PhD, APRN, Professor, Doctoral Program Coordinator, Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Given the growing need for doctorally prepared to advance nursing science and practice at the highest level, it is imperative to consider innovative approaches to promoting both the PhD and the DNP. This presentation will discuss the current state of the science related to DNP and PhD programs in the United States. The presentation will share emerging solutions for preparing qualified nurse scientists. The discussion will include examples of select and current programs, lessons learned and ideas about the future.