Be a Star
ANPD's annual Star Search competition encourages aspiring speakers to compete for an opportunity to present a concurrent session at the next annual Aspire convention. Star Search is a fun opportunity for novice speakers to develop their presentation skills!
The call for applications is now closed. Stay tuned for updates!
2025 Winner
Congratulations to the 2025 ANPD Star Search Winner, Deatra Josiah, MSN, MSN-Ed, APRN, MEDSURG-BC, OCN, AGPCNP-BC who will be presenting her session, "Empowering Unlicensed Staff: Evidence-Based Frameworks to Enhance Patient Safety," at the 2026 Aspire Convention!
Empowering Unlicensed Staff: Evidence-Based Frameworks to Enhance Patient Safety
This session explores the Clinical Application of Resources for Essential Skills (CARES), an evidence-based framework designed to enhance competencies among unlicensed assistive personnel. Attendees will engage in interactive strategies to address key patient safety concerns, standardize training, and improve workforce outcomes.