Time
Eastern

Friday, April 4

7:45AM - 9:00AM

BREAKFAST

9:00AM- 10:15AM

Welcome & Introductions

●      ABSNC Updates

●      ABNS Updates

●      Organization Update Bingo

●      Organization Update Debrief

10:30AM- 11:30AM

Keynote: International Nursing Workforce 

Crossing Borders, Bridging Gaps: Strengthening the Global Nursing Workforce

Speaker: Peter Preziosi, PhD, RN, CAE President & Chief Executive Officer | TruMerit (formerly CGFNS International)

Elevating Nursing Excellence: The Impact of Certification on Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® Programs

Speaker: Lynn W. Newberry, DNP, RN, CEN, NE-BC
Education & Outreach Program Manager | American Nurses Credentialing Center

This session will explore the significance of nursing certification in achieving Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® designations. Discover the benefits of accredited certification, including improved patient outcomes, professional development, and enhanced nurse retention rates. Learn how patient outcomes and nurse retention rates underscore the value of certification in promoting nursing excellence and a healthy work environment.

Learning Objectives:

• The learner will be able to describe the significance of nursing certification in achieving Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® designations.
• The learner will be able to discuss how accredited certification contributes to improved patient outcomes.
• The learner will be able to discuss strategies to foster a healthy work environment through certification.

Nursing Enrollment & Graduation Trends

Speaker: George A. Zangaro, PhD, RN, FAAN - Associate Director, DNP Executive Track | Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

This session will describe nursing enrollment and graduation trends over the past 10 years for Baccalaureate, Masters, and Doctoral programs. The impact of the faculty shortage on meeting the demand for nurses nationally will be addressed as well as the state of clinical placements. Finally, identify some strategies to possibly enhance nurses’ interest in obtaining specialty certifications.

Tips for a Successful Accreditation Packet for ABSNC/NCCA

Speakers: Cynthia Allen, ICE-CCP, President | SeaCrest

Lisa Seyfried, ICE-CCP, Manager, Accreditation & Credentialing Services | SeaCrest

Navigating the third-party accreditation process is a complex, often time-consuming project. Success not only relies on compliance with the selected accreditation standards but understanding how to efficiently demonstrate compliance through documentation and evidence. Leveraging experience with more than 240 credentialing programs and 400+ accreditation applications, the speakers will offer participants insights into common problem areas demonstrating compliance with the requirements. The speakers will also provide advice for successfully navigating the application preparation and review process.

Learning Outcomes

• Participants will gain knowledge of common problem areas for accreditation compliance.
• Participants will discuss tips for preparing a successful accreditation packet.
• Participants will share experiences navigating the third-party accreditation process. 

Eligibility Pathways (Panel Discussion)

Panelists: Isabelle Gonthier  | PSI
Bill Ellis | BPS

Time
Eastern

Saturday, April 5

7:45AM- 9:00AM

BREAKFAST

9:00AM- 10:00AM

AI in Test Development (Panel Discussion)

Panelists: Dr. Frank Williams | PSI, Janie Schumaker | BCEN, Tony Ellis | ONCC, Pamela Ing | AANPCB, Samantha Sappington | Data Recognition Corporation

Panel: DEI & Executive Orders

Panelists: Shebbra Toussaint, PSI

Lessons & Outcomes From a New Test Assurance Program Launch

Speaker: Janie Schumaker, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, CPHQ, CENP, CCP-ICE, FABC CEO | Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing

12:15PM

CONFERENCE CLOSING