Heather Wallace,  PhD, RN, NPD-BC

This session will present key findings from a qualitative study on the experiences and needs of neurodiverse novice nurses. NPD practitioners will gain actionable insights to advocate for and develop inclusive transition-to-practice programs, fostering professional growth for all new nurses.

Jose Arnold Tariga,  PhD, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NE-BC, CPHQ, FNYAM, FFNMRCSI

NPD practitioners are already powerful influencers who shape clinical practice, learning, organizational culture, and professional conversations. This session explores how NPD practitioners can intentionally use credibility, storytelling, knowledge translation, professional visibility, and ethical digital engagement to turn valuable insights into meaningful and measurable impact.

Deatra Johnson

As healthcare delivery evolves, competency development must evolve with it. This session introduces an evidence-informed framework that helps nursing professional development practitioners assess, design, validate, integrate, and evaluate competency development for unlicensed staff to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Charlie Dharmasukrit, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN

Discover how a NPD specialist at a major health system designed an innovative, inclusive geriatric course grounded in the NPD practice model and centered on health equity. This session will offer practical strategies for implementing and evaluating educational initiatives that embed health equity principles and align with professional practice standards.

CIulia Ghiorgias MSN, RN, NPD-BC - Samantha Monk MSN, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC

You left inspired—now what? Learn how one large hospital translated conference learning into sustainable educational practice change by identifying local needs, engaging key partners, adapting ideas to the clinical environment, and evaluating outcomes. Leave with practical strategies to move ideas from inspiration to measurable impact.

Courtney Nowlin, MSN, RN, SCRN

Transform traditional clinical education into engaging, five-minute cinematic microlearning experiences. This session will demonstrate mobile-friendly, simulation-based education that can improve clinical readiness, and increase learner engagement. Learn to deliver just-in-time training that prepares healthcare professionals to recognize and respond confidently to high-risk patient care situations.

Laura Irvin MHL, BSN, RN

AI adoption has outpaced AI education, leaving many NPD practitioners wondering how to move from curiosity to confident, responsible integration. This session explores emerging research, introduces an AI competency model, and provides guided reflection and case studies to help participants identify their next steps to responsible AI integration for themselves, their learners, and their organizations.

Laura Stoks, MSN, RN, PHN, NPD-BC, Clinical+C10+G10

Discover an innovative, hybrid preceptor training program designed to elevate organizational enculturation through comprehensive professional development. This cutting-edge approach boosts preceptor confidence and drives new employee retention with scalable, best-practice solutions. Learn how to transform your role development strategies and foster a thriving workforce.

Krystal Rodriguez

Discover how simulation gaming transformed charge nurse development by immersing learners in realistic, high-stakes leadership decisions. This session shares implementation strategies and sustained improvements in competence, confidence, and systems thinking, offering nurse leaders a practical, scalable alternative to lecture-based education.

Maira Harris, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC; Honoree Ceballos, MSN-Ed, MBA, RN, CPP; Solimar Figueroa, PhD, MSN, MHA, RN, CPP

The influx of newly graduated registered nurses and ongoing preceptor shortages challenged traditional orientation models. In response, our organization implemented and evaluated an innovative Modified Married State Preceptorship Model, pairing two orientees with one preceptor and a reduced patient assignment. This presentation shares implementation strategies, executive leadership support, and positive outcomes reported by both preceptors and orientees.

Amanda Maguth, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, TCRN, NREMT-P

NPD practitioners will discover how tailoring educational strategies to generational learning preferences can boost engagement, retention, and professional growth. This poster presents a practical, evidence-based approach to designing inclusive, learner-centered education that meets the needs of a multigenerational nursing workforce—empowering NPD practitioners to lead with insight, flexibility, and generational intelligence.

Chelsea Brock, MN, RN- Michelle Jewell, BSN, RN

Explore the five-year evolution of a Nurse Clinical Ladder program in ambulatory care, highlighting strategies for sustainability, mentorship, and organizational impact. Learn how continuous evaluation and staff engagement have driven professional growth, impacted retention, and fostered a healthy work environment.

Andrea Vazquez, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

Explore how a virtual journal club can cultivate a culture of inquiry, evidence-based practice, and dynamic learning across teams. This poster highlights a mission-aligned approach to professional development that engages team members in reflective dialogue, critical appraisal, and practical application of current evidence.

Sarah Phillips DNP, MSN-Ed., RN, EBP(CH), NPD-BC, TCTCN

This session outlines a comprehensive oncology specialty pathway that integrates NPD best practices, structured learning opportunities, gamification, and certification mapped competencies. We will share key components of an effective specialty onboarding pathway and describe strategies that link onboarding activities to specialty certification preparation.

Ursula Gainer

Podcasts are an asynchronous teaching methodology offering flexibility and accessibility to on-demand nursing education. Several studies report that podcasts support motivation and engagement, fostering a more profound sense of connection to the learning process. The podcasts, created and presented by our frontline staff at Eisenhower Health, deliver evidence-based learning in a unique format.

Janelle Wozniak, MSN, RN, NPD-BC & Catherine Gruhn, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

This poster highlights how a nursing department implemented a single point of entry for mentorship by utilizing a matching platform. This ensured equitable access to mentoring opportunities to all employees within the department, regardless of geographic location or role. Standardized matching, structured connection plans, and outcome tracking supported strong retention, engagement, and career development across the career continuum.

Monica Drayton, DNP, RN, CRNP

This presentation explores how the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practice Model can be expanded to support Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Learn how a dedicated APP Professional Development Specialist role enhances onboarding, career development, workforce engagement, and organizational outcomes while addressing the unique educational and professional needs of the APP workforce.