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- Co-sponsored with Duet: Mix and Mingle Networking Event at the Hilton at the Wharf DC
Join us starting at 6p EST for our Mix and Mingle Networking event at the
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
480 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
Heavy Appetizers and Cash bar
Music by DJ Harvey Dent
- Breakfast and or Sunsrise Mindfulness
***Guests will need to enter the museum through the staff doors on Independence Ave at 4th St SW before 10am
Food will be provided or guest can take advantage of local food truck for museum cafe. - Registration & Vendor Engagement Options on 4th Floor
Marica Derby-Davis Ph.D., RN***Guests will need to enter the museum through the staff doors on Independence Ave at 4th St SW before 10am
Registration & Vendor Engagement on the 4th floor
Marica Derby-Davis Ph.D., RN
ZahariYAH: Healing Body Mind Spirit
- Head to Auditorium for Opening Session 1st Floor
- Welcome Address & Historical Moment in Time
Rodney Duckett, DNP, APRN, FNP-C•Danielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCPFounder, CEO Welcome Address by Dr. Danielle McCamey
Historical Moment in time by Dr. Rodney Duckett
***Guests will need to enter the museum through the staff doors on Independence Ave at 4th St SW before 10am
Rodney Duckett, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Veterans Affairs
Danielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP
President & CEO, DNPs of Color at DNPs of Color
- Mindfulness Intention Setting
Marcia Derby-Davis PhD, RN
- CLINICAL PRACTICE: Flipping the Script: Providers Share their Stories Navigating Breast Cancer
Evelyn Addo-Wallace, DNP, MPH, WHNP-BC•Jasmine Berry, DNP, APRN, FNP-C•Alexandria Lightning, DNP, FNP-BC•Devyn Nixon, MSN, FNP-CModerated panel discussion on the journey of 3 providers and how they navigated their journey with Breast Cancer
Evelyn Addo-Wallace, DNP, MPH, WHNP-BC
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner/Director of Advanced Practice Nursing at Community Healthcare Network
Jasmine Berry, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Alexandria Lightning, DNP, FNP-BC
Lightningmed
Devyn Nixon, MSN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner at Western Washington University
- Mini Podium Presentation: Paths to Prevention: Tuberculosis Awareness in Ethnic Populations
Carmen Sierra, DNP, RN, MBA, CCTNCarmen J. Sierra DNP, RN, MBA, CCTN
Carmen Sierra, DNP, RN, MBA, CCTN
- Mini Podium Presentation: Navigating the Paradox: The Exploration of Male Registered Nurses Practicing in the Obstetrical Setting
LaDana Badger, PhD, RNLaDana Badger, PhD, RN, CCE
Understand the varying perspectives of key stakeholders regarding male nurses practicing in obstetrics.
Discuss the implications for nursing education, nursing practice, and nursing policy based on the findings.
LaDana Badger, PhD, RN
Western Governors University
- Mini Podium Presentation: It Was Never About Merit. Exploring the Ideology and Implications of the Affirmative Action Ruling
Sharrica Miller, PhD, RNSharrica Miller, PhD, RN
Objectives
1. Understand the ideology of the AA ruling and how it fits within the larger discussion of systemic racism
2. Discuss the implications of the AA ruling of diversity in nursing education
3. Learn concrete strategies to improve recruitment and retention of historically excluded students in nursing
programs while complying with new AA regulations
Sharrica Miller, PhD, RN
DOC Miller Speaks
- Mini Podium Presentation: Advancing LGBT+ Inclusive Healthcare: Voices from South Florida
Roberto Roman Laporte, PhD, DNP, RN, CMSRN, EBP-CRoberto Roman Laporte, PhD, DNP, RN, CMSRN, EBP-C
Identify the needs of LGBT+ people when seeking healthcare.
Discuss the salient factors of LGBT+ inclusive healthcare.
Roberto Roman Laporte, PhD, DNP, RN, CMSRN, EBP-C
VitalBridge Health
- Mini Podium Presentation: Navigating Racism, Audacity, and Misogyny, in the Workplace as a Black Woman: Strategies for Success
Celia McIntosh, DNP, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, SCRN, CCRN, CEN, CNRNCelia McIntosh, DNP, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, SCRN, CCRN, CEN, CNRN
Celia McIntosh, DNP, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, SCRN, CCRN, CEN, CNRN
NP at McIntosh Advocacy and Consulting, LLC
- Lunch & Vendor Engagement on 4th Floor
Food will be provided or guest can take advantage of local food truck for museum cafe.
- LEADERSHIP: The social impact of nonprofits
Kendra Broussard, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, C-ELBW•Shelitha Campbell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PHN•Rodney Duckett, DNP, APRN, FNP-C•Jahman Hill•Mimi Guiracocha
Kendra Broussard, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, C-ELBW
Shelitha Campbell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PHN
Rodney Duckett, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Veterans Affairs
Jahman Hill
The Flourish Alabama
Mimi Guiracocha
National Director, Health Systems Improvement of American Lung Association
- CLINICAL PRACTICE: Breaking the Silence: A Discussion on Black Men's Mental Health and Wellness
Anyinke Atabong, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, PMHS(c)•Asa Briggs, DNP, MA PMHNP-BC•Theo Jones, MSN, FNP-BC•Timothy Onserio DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CRNP•Michael Williams, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC
Anyinke Atabong, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, PMHS(c)
Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner
Asa Briggs, DNP, MA PMHNP-BC
Yale
Theo Jones, MSN, FNP-BC
Timothy Onserio DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CRNP
Director Regulatory Review Officer of FDA
Michael Williams, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC
Student Rep, DNPs of Color
- Mini Podium Presentation: Creating Allies Through Microlearning Podcasts
Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/ACBecky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC
Identify simple best practice habits that can be implemented on the individual provider level.
Discuss the dissemination of microlearning through podcasting.
Review the results of listener engagement that assesses their willingness to change practice after listening to a podcast.
Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC
Catholic University of America School of Nursing
- Mini Podium Presentation: Ready, Set, Let's Go!
Amy Felix, MSN, RN, CRNPAmy Felix, MSN, RN, CRNP
Outline the risk factors of burnout for doctoral prepared nurses.
Identify key strategies in managing workload and prioritizing self-care so that DNPs can flourish in their various roles.
Amy Felix, MSN, RN, CRNP
- SIGNATURE PANEL: Calling all Game Changers and Trailblazers: Future of Nursing Founders Roundtable Discussion
Meedie Bardonille, MSN, RN, FCN, PCCN-K•Lucinda Canty, PhD, CNM, FACNM•Sandra Davis, PhD, DPM, ACNP-BC, FAANP•Wallena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN•Danielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCPDanielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP, Meedie Clark Bardonille, MSN, RN, FCN, PCCN-K, Wallena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN, Lucinda Canty, PhD, CNM, FACNM - Moderator - Sandra Davis, PhD, DPM, ACNP-BC, FAANP
-To discuss insights, best practices, and resources that will empower nurses to navigate the complexities of healthcare and nursing
-To examine how nurses of color take on leadership roles and become advocates for health equity within their institutions and communities. Through the experiences and expertise of nursing organization founders, we will highlight successful strategies for advancing diversity and representation in leadership positions. By providing practical guidance on how to initiate and lead initiatives that address health disparities, we aim to encourage nurses of color to drive positive change in healthcare systems and policies.
-To explore systemic barriers that nurses of color often encounter in their professional journeys and to explore effective ways to dismantle these barriers. By engaging with founders of nursing professional organizations who have experience in advocating for inclusivity, we aim to identify actionable steps for fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces.
Meedie Bardonille, MSN, RN, FCN, PCCN-K
President at Black Nurse Collaborative
Lucinda Canty, PhD, CNM, FACNM
UMASS Amherst
Sandra Davis, PhD, DPM, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Wallena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN
Diversity CRNADanielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP
President & CEO, DNPs of Color at DNPs of Color
- Closing Mindfulness Session
Marica Derby-Davis Ph.D., RNMarica Derby-Davis Ph.D., RN
ZahariYAH: Healing Body Mind Spirit
- Closing
Selena Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, FNYAM
Selena Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, FNYAM
Vice President, DNPs of Color at Associate Dean, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
- Participate in Research Focus group
Celia McIntosh, DNP, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, SCRN, CCRN, CEN, CNRNYou are invited to participate in a focus group about understanding and improving the national
conference attendee experience. The primary objective of this focus group is to harness the collective wisdom and experiences of nursing leaders and conference attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the LISTEN ACT framework's effectiveness and identify potential areas for improvement.Celia McIntosh, DNP, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, SCRN, CCRN, CEN, CNRN
NP at McIntosh Advocacy and Consulting, LLC
- Breakfast
***Guests will need to enter the museum through the staff doors on Independence Ave at 4th St SW before 10am
- Sunrise Mindfulness Moment
Marica Derby-Davis Ph.D., RNMarica Derby-Davis Ph.D., RN
ZahariYAH: Healing Body Mind Spirit
- Poster Presentation 8-min Pitch Session
Elmira Asongwed, DNP, MS, RN, CNE•Kali Brown, DNP, MSN, RN, CCNR, CIC•Clydie Coward-Murrell, DNP, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN•Charlene Hollins, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C•Ngozi Osuagwu, DNP, CRNP, PNP, FNP•Whitney Thornton, DNP (c) ,MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, BSPH•Janet Williams, DNP, MSM, CNM•Michael Williams, DNP, MSN, FNP-BCA. Cultural Competence and Humility Training for Emergency Room Nurses
B. Dreams Matter: Future Goal Setting and Contraceptive Intent in Adolescent Females
C. Blazing a Trail for the Improvement of Clinical Knowledge for D. Spinal Cord Injured Veterans in a Primary Care Setting
D. Immersive Technologies in Nursing Education
E. Implementing a Referral Process to a National Diabetes G. Prevention Program for Pre-diabetic Individuals in a Family Practice Setting
F Implementing Mobile Text-Messaging to Improve Attendance at Well Visits in Primary Care Pediatrics
G.. Assessing Medical Mistrust: Addressing and Ameliorating the Gap of Trust Related to Health Information in African Americans
H. PrEP the way: Standardizing PHQ-9 depression screening in LGBTQ+ patients at sexual health community clinics.
I. Reducing Medication Errors in In-patient Hospital Settings
Elmira Asongwed, DNP, MS, RN, CNE
Associate Professor at University of the District of Columbia
Kali Brown, DNP, MSN, RN, CCNR, CIC
Clydie Coward-Murrell, DNP, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN
Professor at Universit North Carolina Wilmington
Charlene Hollins, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
Ngozi Osuagwu, DNP, CRNP, PNP, FNP
University of Maryland/ Goodtime Family Care
Whitney Thornton, DNP (c) ,MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, BSPH
Duke University School Of Nursing
Janet Williams, DNP, MSM, CNM
CEOMichael Williams, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC
Student Rep, DNPs of Color
- POLICY: Policy as a Trailblazing Instrument to Accelerate Change in Health Equity
Lindsey Harris, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC•Suzanne Miyamoto, PhD, RN, FAAN•Michelle Nelson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC FAANP, FAAN•Vivienne Pierce McDaniel, DNP, MSN, RN•Vernell DeWitty, PhD, MBA, RN
Lindsey Harris, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Suzanne Miyamoto, PhD, RN, FAAN
American Academy of Nursing
Michelle Nelson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC FAANP, FAAN
Vivienne Pierce McDaniel, DNP, MSN, RN
Interim Executive Director of NBNA
Vernell DeWitty, PhD, MBA, RN
- Mini Podium: When Nursing Research Belongs to Everyone: Using Citizen Science as an Invitation to Co-Create Nursing Knowledge
Patrick McMurray, MSN, RN
Patrick McMurray, MSN, RN
Nurse Specialist at UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing
- Mini Podium: Re-Imagining Health Care as an Adapted Public Utility
John Silver, PhD, RN, MBACJohn Silver Ph.D RN, MBAC
John Silver, PhD, RN, MBAC
Nurses Transforming Health Care NTH
- Mini Podium Presentation: Use of a Acute Seizure Action Plan (ASAP) in an Adult Epilepsy Center
Lucretia Long DNP. APRN-C
- Mindfulness Moment Intermission
Marcia Derby-Davis PhD, RN
- Nurses You Should Know Signature Session: The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses who Helped Cure Tuberculosis
Virginia Allen•Ravenne Aponte, BSN, RN•Joanna Seltzer, EdD, RN•Maria Smilios
Virginia Allen
Black Angels
Ravenne Aponte, BSN, RN
Nurses You Should Know
Joanna Seltzer, EdD, RN
Nurses You Should Know at Nurses You Should Know
Maria Smilios
Author, The Black Angels
- Lunch & Vendor Session
- Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Selena Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, FNYAMSelena Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, FNYAM
Vice President, DNPs of Color at Associate Dean, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
- Keynote Address
Rear Admiral Aisha K. Mix, DNP, MPH, RN, FAANAisha K. Mix, DNP, MPH, RN, FAAN
Rear Admiral, Assistant Surgeon General
Chief Nurse Officer, U.S. Public Health Service
Rear Admiral Aisha K. Mix, DNP, MPH, RN, FAAN
12th Chief Nurse Officer at U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
- ACADEMIA: Navigating the Transition from Clinical Practice to Nursing Academia: Considerations, Challenges and Strategies for Nursing Professionals of Color
Camille Brockett-Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC•Selena Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, FNYAM•Michael McFarland, DNP, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC•Erica Moore, DNP, APRN, CRNACamille Brockett-Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, Erica Moore DNP, APRN, CRNA, Michael McFarland, DNP, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC -
Camille Brockett-Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing | Emory UniversitySelena Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, FNYAM
Vice President, DNPs of Color at Associate Dean, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Michael McFarland, DNP, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
Erica Moore, DNP, APRN, CRNA
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing | Emory University
- This is Chess, not Checkers, Changing the Game of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Academia and Nursing Practice.
Yvette Conyers, DNP, MS, RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, CFCS•Sheniece Martin-Stancil-El, DNP, RN, CNLYvette Conyers, DNP, MS, RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, CFCS
Yvette Conyers, DNP, MS, RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, CFCS
Sheniece Martin-Stancil-El, DNP, RN, CNL
- RESEARCH: The Pathway to Successful Publication: Unpacking the Process and Exploring the Possibilities
Anna Valdez, Ph.D., RN, PHN, CEN, CFRN, CNE, FAEN, FAADN•Justin Fontenot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAADN•Sharrica Miller, PhD, RN•Patrick McMurray, MSN, RN•Carl Kirton, DNP, MBA, RNPatrick McMurray, MSN, RN, Justin Fontenot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAADN, Sharrica Miller, PhD, RN, Carl Kirton, DNP, MBA, RN - Moderator - Anna Valdez, PhD, RN
Anna Valdez, Ph.D., RN, PHN, CEN, CFRN, CNE, FAEN, FAADN
Justin Fontenot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAADN
The Organization for Associate Degree NursingSharrica Miller, PhD, RN
DOC Miller SpeaksPatrick McMurray, MSN, RN
Nurse Specialist at UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing
Carl Kirton, DNP, MBA, RN
- State of DOCs & Closing
Selena Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, FNYAM•Danielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCPSelena Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, FNYAM
Vice President, DNPs of Color at Associate Dean, NYU Rory Meyers College of NursingDanielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP
President & CEO, DNPs of Color at DNPs of Color
- Mary Eliza Mahoney Scholarship & Award Gala at the Hilton DC at the Wharf
Billy McMullen•Vivienne Pierce McDaniel, DNP, MSN, RNCocktail Hour & Gala at the
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
480 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
Featuring the MEMY Awards Presented by Dr. Vivienne Pierce McDaniel
Master of Ceremonies, Billy McMullen
Billy McMullen
Vivienne Pierce McDaniel, DNP, MSN, RN
Interim Executive Director of NBNA
- Participate in research focus group
Celia McIntosh, DNP, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, SCRN, CCRN, CEN, CNRNYou are invited to participate in a focus group about understanding and improving the national
conference attendee experience. The primary objective of this focus group is to harness the collective wisdom and experiences of nursing leaders and conference attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the LISTEN ACT framework's effectiveness and identify potential areas for improvement.Celia McIntosh, DNP, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, SCRN, CCRN, CEN, CNRN
NP at McIntosh Advocacy and Consulting, LLC
- Virtual Fundraising Event: The Equity Lab
Shelitha Campbell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PHN•Michelle MolitorEach year, DNPs of Color joins forces with a nonprofit organization during our annual conference in the host city. This collaborative effort is a testament to our commitment to staying closely connected to the community, and to extend support to other organizations that share parallel missions. This year, we are honored to host The Equity Lab. with a mission to support individuals and institutions as they take on our most intractable race, equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) problems, accelerating our transition toward a more liberatory, community-centered society that values the gifts and potential of all of its members. www.theequitylab.org
We invite all DOCs to attend virtual presentation on Sunday 10/22 and discover more about their transformative work. Additionally, we encourage everyone to contribute towards our goal of raising $5,000, thereby furthering the impact of their invaluable efforts. Let's come together to make a lasting difference!Shelitha Campbell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PHN
Michelle Molitor
Executive Director of The Equity Lab